Photographer Kuhn (took the photo of the Younger's)

[Bob Wood]

Hello Marshall,

Can you tell me anything about the photographer, J.M. Kuhn, who took the famous photo of the Younger boys and their sister?

Thank you in advance,

Bob Wood

Hugo, MN

Maniac 451

[Gay Mathis]

Bob, here is what the photographer John M. Kuhn looked like..This is from the book Men of Minnesota-MN Historical Society-1902 pg 527..

 

[Bob Wood]

Thanks Gay for taking the time to look this up and posting a response to my question. Did the book include any history of Kuhn? The photo above indicates Kuhn was from St. Paul but the photo he took of the Younger's shows Stillwater, MN. Maybe he moved, maybe he had to locations. The Younger's photo was taken sometime in the late 1890's but I have not been able to find any additional information.

[Gay Mathis]

Bob, the book for the portrait of Kuhn is just photos, no personal history..I have read Kuhn lived in Stillwater, MN through 1882-1897 regarding photography studio, and he was listed on census there..Then he moved to St. Paul, MN and listed in St Paul, Ramsey Co, MN on census..

John Koblas book-"When The Heavens Fell--The Youngers in Stillwater Prison"--Photo taken shortly (a few days) before Bob Younger died 9/16/1889..

[Gay Mathis]

Bob, to add to this--Saint Paul Globe-Jan 3, 1897 regarding John M Kuhn's studio move, etc..

 

 

[Bob Wood]

Gay,

Wow, your last two posts have provided the type of information I was looking for. Thank you for taking your time to assist me. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[Gay Mathis]

Glad I could help, Bob..I found a bit more that you may want from the Minnesota Historical Society site.."Directory of Minnesota Photographers"..Scroll down the "K" list..

http://www.mnhs.org/people/photographers/K.htm

[Bob Wood]

Gay,

You are the "one". This link provides the dates and details I was looking for.

I thank you,

Bob