Bert Morgan
Bernard Stanley "Bert" Morgan (April 4, 1904 – September 19, 1986) was a British-born American photojournalist who covered the world of high society in Manhattan, Long Island, Saratoga, Palm Beach, Newport, and points in between from the 1930s to the 1980s. He died in 1986. His dog photography was showcased in an exhibition at Wessel + O'Connor Fine Art in early 2006, and an exhibit of his works, Southampton Blue Book, 1930 to 1960: Photographs by Bert Morgan, which was based on a book of the same name drawn from the photographs he took of notable Hamptons residents, was shown at the Southampton Historical Museum in 2014.
Bert Morgan
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- Birth Name
- Bernard Stanley Morgan
- Born
- 4 April 1904
- Died
- 19 September 1986
- Place of death
- West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
- Birthplace
- Windermere, England
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · United States
- Occupation
- photographer · photojournalist · journalist
- Languages
- English
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Bernard Stanley "Bert" Morgan (April 4, 1904 – September 19, 1986) was a British-born American photojournalist who covered the world of high society in Manhattan, Long Island, Saratoga, Palm Beach, Newport, and points in between from the 1930s to the 1980s. He died in 1986. His dog photography was showcased in an exhibition at Wessel + O'Connor Fine Art in early 2006, and an exhibit of his works, Southampton Blue Book, 1930 to 1960: Photographs by Bert Morgan, which was based on a book of the same name drawn from the photographs he took of notable Hamptons residents, was shown at the Southampton Historical Museum in 2014.
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He was the first person known to take a photograph of Jackie Bouvier.
Bert Morgan and Helen Starstrom Morgan pose for a photo at the Beach Club in Palm Beach, Florida on March 14, 1978, photographed by their son Richard. The "Ceili" was hosted by the St. Edward's Guild.
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• Birth Name — Bernard Stanley Morgan • Born — 4 April 1904 • Died — 19 September 1986 • Place of death — West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. • Birthplace — Windermere, England
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Bert Morgan began his photography career at age fifteen as a syndication salesman for the Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News. He began working as a full-time freelance photographer in 1930, specializing in high society events including weddings, polo matches, horse shows, private parties and charity balls. His career ultimately spanned more than fifty years and an archive of his negatives is held by New-York Historical Society.
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1904
Bert Morgan was born on 1 January 1904.
1986
Bert Morgan died at West Palm Beach.
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Bert Morgan is recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Recorded with the occupation photojournalist.
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