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.
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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
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 BurialNote: unknown
Active Period
  • 1902 - 1904
Arrival
  • 25 February 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

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