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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

 Person

Biography

Prominent photographer of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, and the conspirators of his assassination.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Alexander Gardner to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-10

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents

Phtographer Alexander Gardner plans to send Lee photographs that are on hand in his studio at that include his company's imprint. He also plans to print and mount one-hundred photographs without his imprint, per Lee's request.

Dates: 1866-04-10