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Louisa Bernie Gallaher

1858 – 1917

Scientific photographer for the National Museum of Natural History

Photographer ClerkScientific collector
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Lived 1858 – 1917 (aged 58–59). Louisa Bernie Gallaher was an American photographer, clerk and scientific collector.

Louisa Bernie Gallaher, also known as L. Bernie Gallaher (born 1857/1858 - April 18, 1917), was an American scientific photographer for the Smithsonian United States National Museum (USNM). She was the Smithsonian's first woman photographer and worked at the institution for 39 years, from 1878 until her death in 1917.

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Important facts

Born
1858, Washington, D.C.
Birth century
19th century
Died
1917, Washington, D.C.
Occupation
Photographer, clerk, scientific collector
Nationality
United States
Employers
United States National Museum
Also known as
L. B. Gallaher, L. Bernie Gallaher, Bernie Gallaher, Louisa Bernard Gallaher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louisa Bernie Gallaher?

scientific photographer for the National Museum of Natural History (1858–1917)

When was Louisa Bernie Gallaher born?

Louisa Bernie Gallaher was born in 1858 in Washington, D.C..

When did Louisa Bernie Gallaher die?

Louisa Bernie Gallaher died in 1917 in Washington, D.C..

What was Louisa Bernie Gallaher's occupation?

Louisa Bernie Gallaher was a photographer, clerk and scientific collector.

What nationality was Louisa Bernie Gallaher?

Louisa Bernie Gallaher was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louisa Bernie Gallaher

· Wikidata: Q107589105

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