James Fennemore Explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: James H. Fennemore (American, 1849 - 1941) (Getty Museum). The J. Paul Getty in Los Angeles.
2. Web site: Search Results: "Fennemore, James, 1849-1941" - Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (Library of Congress). www.loc.gov.
3. Web site: Collection Highlights . 2023-02-03 . Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library . en.
4. Web site: Geological Survey Professional Paper. 30 December 2018. U.S. Government Printing Office. Google Books.
5. Book: Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts. Donna L.. Poulton. Vern G.. Swanson. 30 December 2018. Gibbs Smith. 9781423601845. Google Books.
6. Web site: Execution of John D. Lee . Library of Congress. Library of Congress. 2018-12-30.
7. Web site: The Execution of John D. Lee. www.famous-trials.com.