John Vachon
John Vachon (1914–1975) was an American photographer, photojournalist and journalist.
Also recorded as John Felix Vachon.
John Vachon in brief
- Born
- 1914
- Died
- 1975
- Known for
- photographer, photojournalist and journalist
- Place of birth
- Saint Paul
Overview
Born at Saint Paul in 1914, died at New York City in 1975.
In detail
John Vachon studied at The Catholic University of America and Cretin-Derham Hall High School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is photography.
Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Employment is recorded with Farm Security Administration.
Work by John Vachon is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Canada, Museum of Modern Art and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
Sources
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- 1.
“John Vachon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3182639: John Vachon
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