Photographs, 1957-1970.

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Photographs, 1957-1970.

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This collection consists of 22 black and white matted photographic portraits taken by Elsa Dorfman. The portraits, many of which are signed by Dorfman, are of well-known writers and others. A copyright date that is later than the date when the photo was taken appears on the back of some photos. Most of the images are approximately 9 by 11 inches.

22 photographs.

University of Massachusetts at Boston, Healey Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7659830

University of Massachusetts at Boston, Healey Library

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Dorfman, Elsa, 1937-2020

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Elsa Dorfman (April 26, 1937 – May 30, 2020) was an American portrait photographer. She worked in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was known for her use of a large-format instant Polaroid camera. Dorfman was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 26, 1937, and was raised in Roxbury and Newton. She was the eldest of three daughters of Arthur and Elaine (Kovitz). Her father worked at a grocery chain as a produce buyer; her mother was a housewife. Her family was of Jewish descent. She studied...