Rufus W. Holsinger
Rufus W. Holsinger was a prominent citizen of Charlottesville in the early 20th century known for his work as a photographer. [1] He also served as member and president of the City Council, president of the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce and helped organized the National Bank of Charlottesville.
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Biography
Holsinger moved to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania in the late 1880's to set up a photography business. He opened up University Studio in the 700 block of West Main Street. A fire in 1912 destroyed many of his early prints but he stayed in business. Among the people who sat for portraits was Georgia O'Keefe while she was the University of Virginia.
He died in 1930.
- ↑ Web. The Holsinger Studio Collection, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia, retrieved July 12, 2016.
The Holsinger Studio Collection is housed at the University of Virginia's Special Collection Library.