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Minor Martin White (1908-1976) was an American photographer, theoretician, critic, and educator. He had a significant impact on the field of photography through his innovative approach and contributions to the understanding of the medium. Here is some information about his life and career:

Biography:

Minor Martin White was born on July 9, 1908, in Minneapolis, Minnesota [1].

He developed an interest in photography at an early age and received his first camera from his grandfather in 1915 [1].

White studied botany at the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1934 [1].

After a brief period of odd jobs and exploring his writing skills, he decided to pursue photography and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1937 [1].

In Portland, White immersed himself in photography, teaching classes, and joining photography clubs [1].

He gained recognition for his work as a photographer and was offered a job as a photographer for the Oregon Art Project in 1938 [1].

White taught photography at the La Grande Art Center in eastern Oregon and continued to explore his creative vision through his work [1].

He gained further recognition when his photographs were included in exhibitions and acquired by museums [1].

White's career took a significant turn when he moved to San Francisco in 1946 and became involved with the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) [1].

He worked closely with renowned photographers such as Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, who influenced his photography and philosophy [1].

White became the primary teacher at CSFA and developed a three-year course that emphasized personal expressive photography [1].

In 1952, he co-founded the photography journal Aperture with Ansel Adams and others, serving as its editor for many years [1].

White continued to teach, write, and create photographs until his death on June 24, 1976 [1].

Contributions and Influence:

Minor White's work demonstrated technical mastery and a strong sense of light and shadow [1].

He had a deep interest in how people viewed and thought about photographs, and his personal vision was guided by spiritual and intellectual philosophies [1].