Henry Busse (photographer)
Henry Busse was an amateur photographer, who, while working at the Eldorado Mine, in remote Port Radium, took photos of high enough quality he was encouraged to become a professional photographer. He was the first professional photographer in the Northwest Territories. In 1961 the Northern News Service reported he had been named as one of Canada's 50 most important photographers.
Henry Busse | |
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Henry Busse in 1947 | |
| Born | 1896 Waldshaart, Germany |
| Died | 1962 (aged 65–66) Nahanni valley |
| Other names | Hans Heinrich Maximilian Busse |
| Occupation | photographer |
| Known for | His photos from Port Radium are part of the history of the development of the Atomic Bomb |
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