Charles W. Cushman

Charles Weever Cushman (July 30, 1896 – June 8, 1972) was an American photographer, active during the early and mid-20th century. He left around 14,500 images from his collection to Indiana University.

Early life Cushman was born in Poseyville, Indiana, in 1896 to Wilbur and Mabel Cushman. A younger sister, Dorothy, died at the age of two. Cushman's maternal great-grandfather, Charles Weever, was a native of Maine who established a medical practice in Posey County, Indiana. He enlisted in the United States Navy Auxiliary Reserve Force at Municipal Pier in Chicago, Illinois, on May 18, 1918.

Career

Cushman worked briefly for the Indiana Daily Student newspaper. He went on to become a financial analyst. A silhouette was cast by his wife, who was sat in the passenger seat. The collection, which also contains 25 of his notebooks, was forgotten about for almost thirty years, until an archivist discovered them in suitcases labeled for disposal.