Edith Keesee Shelton

Place: Richmond

Born: 1895

Death: 1989

Biography:

Edith Keesee Shelton, also known as Edith Shelton, was an American photographer born in Richmond, Virginia in 1895 and died in 1989. She was an amateur photographer who captured post-WWII Richmond through more than 3,000 35mm color slides. Her work has been exhibited at the Valentine Richmond History Center and the exhibition 'Edith Shelton’s Richmond Revisited' was open at The Valentine from November 2020 to September 2021.

Early Life and Career

Edith Keesee Shelton was born in 1895 in Richmond, Virginia. She developed an interest in photography at a young age and began capturing the city's landscape and its people. Her photographs are a valuable documentation of the changing neighborhoods of Richmond in the mid-20th century.

Photographic Style

Edith Keesee Shelton's photographic style is characterized by her use of 35mm color slides. She captured the city's streets, buildings, and people with great detail and precision. Her photographs are a testament to her exceptional talent as a photographer.

Exhibitions and Collections

Edith Keesee Shelton's work has been exhibited at several museums, including The Valentine Richmond History Center. Her photographs are also part of the collection at The Green Howards Regimental Museum in Richmond, United States. Some of her notable works include:

• 518-520 Church Street, Oregon Hill, a photograph exhibited at The Valentine (Richmond, United States)
• 812 Albemarle Street, Oregon Hill, a photograph exhibited at The Valentine (Richmond, United States)
• 1212 E. Cary Street, Shockoe Slip, a photograph exhibited at The Valentine (Richmond, United States)

Legacy

Edith Keesee Shelton's legacy as a photographer is evident in her extensive collection of photographs that capture the essence of post-WWII Richmond. Her work has been recognized and exhibited at several museums, including The Valentine Richmond History Center. For more information about Edith Keesee Shelton's work, visit Edith Keesee Shelton on Wikioo.org. You can also explore her photographs at Painting by 'Edith Keesee Shelton' | Edith Keesee Shelton:518-520 Church Street, Oregon Hill and Painting by 'Edith Keesee Shelton' | Edith Keesee Shelton:812 Albemarle Street, Oregon Hill on Wikioo.org.