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Ira L. Hill Studio. Hill, Ira L. (Ira Lawrence), 1876-1947 (Photographer)

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Born near Chicago in December 1876, Ira Lawrence Hill moved to New York arond 1905 and became a portrait photographer to high society, first partnered with Louis de Silva and later on his own. Published in magazines such as Town and Country and Vanity Fair, Hill photographed fashion, society events and weddings, and theatrical publicity portraits as well as celebrities and the wealthy. His first studio was located at 403 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, which moved to 677 Fifth Avenue in the 1920s. Hill was married four times and had one son, Robert L. Hill. He died in January 1947.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Photograph of students performing play, "Everyman", 1931 Dec 11

 Item — Box: 01030
Identifier: 001 008 000 06 0008
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Drama Records series includes playbills / programs, photographs, and video recordings of dramatic theater performances and classes featuring Nightingale students. Group portraits of Canterbury Club are in Student Life / "Clubs" series. Because it is difficult to ascertain whether a dramatic production is presented by a club, alumnae association, or Interschool, most drama records and photographs are found in this series, although those with an identified entity may be included in that...
Dates: 1931 Dec 11

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