About Austin Hansen
Lived 1910 – 1996 (aged 85–86). Austin Hansen was a photographer.
Austin Hansen (January 28, 1910 – January 23, 1996) was a Black American photographer known for his chronicling of life in Harlem.
Early life Austin Hansen was born in 1910 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He served in the United States Navy as a photographer's mate.
He came to New York City in 1928,
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Who was Austin Hansen?
American artist (1910–1996)
When was Austin Hansen born?
Austin Hansen was born in 1910 in Saint Thomas.
When did Austin Hansen die?
Austin Hansen died on 23 January 1996.
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Austin Hansen was a photographer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Austin Hansen. https://biography.guide/austin-hansen/
MLA: "Austin Hansen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/austin-hansen/.
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