Shelby Lee Adams

1950–

Wikipedia entry

Introduction

Shelby Lee Adams (born October 24, 1950) is an American environmental portrait photographer and artist best known for his images of Appalachian family life.

Wikidata identifier

Q3481792

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Getty record

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500346032

Names

Shelby Lee Adams

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First acquired
2003

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