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Frances Benjamin Johnston

Frances Benjamin Johnston
Johnston in 1905
Born(1864-01-15)January 15, 1864
DiedMay 16, 1952(1952-05-16) (aged 88)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)Photographer, photojournalist

Frances Benjamin Johnston (January 15, 1864 – May 16, 1952) was an American photographer and photojournalist whose career lasted for almost half a century. She is most known for her portraits, images of southern architecture, and various photographic series featuring African Americans and Native Americans at the turn of the twentieth century.

  1. ^ Lawrence, John H. "Frances Benjamin Johnston". Encyclopedia of Louisiana. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Archived from the original on February 21, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018.

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