James Fennemore

James H. Fennemore (1849–1941) was an American photographer. The Getty Museum has a collection of his work.[1] The Library of Congress also has his work in their collection.[2] The James Fennemore House in Beaver, Utah is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Personal life and career

Fennemore was born in London, England.[1] His work includes images of the American west.[1] Fennemore died in Phoenix, Arizona.[1]

He was one of the photographers on John Wesley Powell's 1871 mission down the Colorado River.[3] He was replaced by J. K. Hillers due to ill health.[4] Fennemore worked at a studio in Salt Lake City.[5]

He photographed the scene of John Doyle Lee's execution.[6][7]

References

  1. "James H. Fennemore (American, 1849 - 1941) (Getty Museum)". The J. Paul Getty in Los Angeles.
  2. "Search Results: "Fennemore, James, 1849-1941" - Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (Library of Congress)". www.loc.gov.
  3. https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/collections/highlights/frederick-samuel-dellenbaugh’s-photographs-and-drawings-colorado-river-region
  4. "Geological Survey Professional Paper". U.S. Government Printing Office. 30 December 2018 via Google Books.
  5. Poulton, Donna L.; Swanson, Vern G. (30 December 2018). Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts. Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423601845 via Google Books.
  6. "Execution of John D. Lee". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  7. "The Execution of John D. Lee". www.famous-trials.com.
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