Cas Oorthuys

Cas Oorthuys (1908–1975) was a Dutch photographer, resistance fighter and photojournalist.

Also recorded as Casparus Bernardus Oorthuys; Cas Oorthuis; Cas Oorthuijs.

Cas Oorthuys in brief

Born
1908
Died
1975
Known for
photographer, resistance fighter, photojournalist, graphic artist, designer and draftsperson
Place of birth
Leiden
Contents

Overview

Born at Leiden in 1908, died at Amsterdam in 1975.

In detail

training under Paul Schuitema is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is photography, graphics and photojournalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam. Employment is recorded with De Arbeiderspers. Membership is recorded of The Underground Camera, Vereniging van Beoefenaars der Gebonden Kunsten and Nederlandsche Vereeniging voor Ambachts- en Nijverheidskunst.

Work by Cas Oorthuys is recorded in the collections of Netherlands Photo Museum, National Museum of World Cultures, CODA Museum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Cas Oorthuys”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1046293: Cas Oorthuys

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