Josephine Herrick, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJosephine Herrick
American photographer
Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1897
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 27-Mar-1972
Profession: photographer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Josephine Herrick
- Josephine Ursula Herrick (August 1, 1897 – March 27, 1972) was an American photographer, humanitarian, entrepreneur and teacher. During World War II, she pioneered the teaching of photography to wounded war veterans for the purpose of helping them heal their physical and emotional wounds and re-engage with the world.
- Building on that work, she founded and led arts-based charity the Josephine Herrick Project, that is based in New York City and still teaches photography to veterans, the disabled and other underserved populations. Herrick also served during World War II as a photographer on the United States’ Manhattan Project which developed the atomic bomb. Professionally, Herrick was a successful commercial photographer, studio owner and photography instructor.
- As a fine art photographer, she won a number of awards and her work was exhibited in various publications and venues.
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