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Fordney, William J. (William Jenkins), 1844-1926

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1844 - 1926

Biographical History

William J. Fordney (1844-1926) was a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who travelled the Far East around 1900. He documented his travels through photography, and after his return presented a "picture touring lectures" series.

Citation:
William J. Fordney lantern slides and negatives, circa 1900-1910s

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Apr. 13, 2007 (William J. Fordney; from Lancaster, Penn.)

Ancestry.com, viewed Apr. 13, 2007 (William J. Fordney; William Jenkins Fordney; b. Nov. 18, 1844 in Lancaster, Penn.; d. Dec. 22, 1926 in Lancaster, Penn.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William J. Fordney lantern slides and negatives

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 81
Scope and Contents

Contains lantern slides and glass negatives by Fordney of landscapes and scenes from his tour of China and Japan, dating from around 1900.

Dates: approximately 1900-1919
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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