Frederick Douglass and Photography

Author John Stauffer argued that with a count of 164 images, Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th Century. Harv… read more

Author John Stauffer argued that with a count of 164 images, Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th Century. Harvard American Studies Professor John Stauffer showed many of these images and discussed Frederick Douglass' love of photography. Stauffer is the co-author of “Picturing Frederick Douglass: An Illustrated Biography of the Nineteenth Century’s Most Photographed American.” close

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  • Tom Nastick Producer National Archives and Records Administration->Public Programs
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Frederick Douglass and Photography

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Program ID:
403450-1
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Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 07, 2016 | 4:04am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 07, 2016 | 4:04am EST | C-SPAN 3
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