Obituary of Robert McNeill

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Title

Obituary of Robert McNeill

Subject

African American photographers; African American men; Obituaries

Description

The obituary of Robert McNeill, who died at the age of 87 in Washington, D.C. He was an African American photographer who was known for his images of African American life in parts of Virginia and Washington D.C. He also worked for the State Department, taking the official photographs of three secretaries of state. In 1978, he retired as chief of the State Department's photography branch.

Creator

The Washington Post

Source

JoVita Wells

Publisher

Black in Appalachia

Date

September 30, 2019

Rights

This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.

Coverage

United States--Virginia; United States--Washington, D.C.

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Original Format

Newspaper

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Citation

The Washington Post, “Obituary of Robert McNeill,” Black in Appalachia: Community History Digital Archive, accessed May 2, 2024, https://blackinappalachia.omeka.net/items/show/728.