John L. Cameron diary, 1865-1866.

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John L. Cameron diary, 1865-1866.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/276392181

Pocket diary of Cameron kept while working for Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner. Subjects include early photographic studio practices, chemical recipes, and processes. Also documents Cameron's study and career as a violinist.

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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

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Alexander Gardner was born in Paisley, Scotland, on 17 October 1821. In May of 1851 Gardner visited the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, London, where he saw the photographs of Mathew Brady. Upon his return to Scotland, Gardner began to experiment with photography and devoted his time to learning about this new art. In the spring of 1856 Gardner and his family immigrated to the United States and Gardner initiated contact with Mathew Brady. Brady hired Gardner and in February 1858, Gardner was put ...

Cameron, John L., photographic assistant

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Photographic assistant and violinist. From the description of John L. Cameron diary, 1865-1866. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 276392181 ...