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Osa Johnson

Osa Johnson was an American writer, photographer, film director, naturalist, documentarian and singer (1894–1953). She was born in Chanute and died in New York City.

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Osa Johnson

Accession Number: 1985:1268:0010 Maker: Martin Osa Johnson Title: Osa and airplane

George Eastman House · originally posted to Flickr as Osa and airplane · Public domain

Born
Osa Johnson was born on 14 March 1894. · Chanute.
Died
Osa Johnson died on 7 January 1953. · New York City.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
writer · photographer · film director · naturalist · documentarian · singer
Languages
English

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Osa Johnson was an American writer, photographer, film director, naturalist, documentarian and singer (1894–1953). She was born in Chanute and died in New York City.

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