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Barnett McFee Clinedinst

Barnett McFee Clinedinst (September 12, 1862 – March 15, 1953) was the official White House photographer. Clinedinst was born in Woodstock, Virginia, to Barnett M. Clinedinst and Mary C. In his youth he operated a circus and worked as a salesman. He then learned photography from his father.

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Barnett McFee Clinedinst

A photograph of Montana's Senator Burton Wheeler by Barnett McFee Clinedinst

Barnett McFee Clinedinst · The New York Times, November 4, 1923 "How to Keep the Farmer on Farm Pointed Out by Senator Wheeler" · Public domain

Born
Barnett McFee Clinedinst was born on 12 September 1862. · Woodstock.
Died
Barnett McFee Clinedinst died on 15 March 1953.
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United States
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photographer

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Barnett McFee Clinedinst (September 12, 1862 – March 15, 1953) was the official White House photographer. Clinedinst was born in Woodstock, Virginia, to Barnett M. Clinedinst and Mary C. In his youth he operated a circus and worked as a salesman. He then learned photography from his father.

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