Melvin Vaniman b. 30 December 1866

Also known as Chester Melvin Vaniman
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Photographer)
Melvin Vaniman (1866-1912) was an opera singer, photographer, and aviator and is now best known for his panoramic photos of Sydney.
Name
Melvin Vaniman
Also known as Chester Melvin Vaniman (Born as Chester Melvin Vaniman)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Aeroplane Mechanic -
  • Opera Singer -
  • Aeronaut -
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991) -
Birth date
30 December 1866
Birth place
Springfield, Ilinois, USA
Birth note
Date has also been listed as 1866-12-31
Death date
2 July 1912
Death place
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Death note
Died in a balloon accident near Atlantic City, New Jersey \n\nBurialNote: unknown
Active Period
  • 1902 - 1904
Arrival
  • 1903 (Estimated date that Vaniman arrived in Sydney.)
Residence
  • 1910 - 1912 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
  • 1904 - 1910 Paris, France
  • 1902 - 1904 Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia
  • 1900 - 1902 Hawaii, USA
  • 1887 - 1900 (Various locations. On the move: employed by a touring opera company. )
  • 1866 - 1886 Illinois, USA
Training
  • Pleasant Hill School, Virden High School, Mt. Morris College, Valparaiso University, Dexter College, 1871 - 1886
Cultural Heritage
  • German Baptist Brethern
Languages
  • English