William Vandivart 1912 - 1989

occupation:
Photographer
Nationality:
American

Photographer and co-founder of Magnum Photos, born Illinois 16 August 1912; began work for 'Chicago Examiner' in 1935, then 'Life' magazine; moved to England in 1938; war photographer during second world war, during which he met Robert Capa; co-founder of Magnum Photos in 1947; continued as freelance and nature photographer.