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Jādirjī, Kāmil, 1897-1968

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Kamil and Rifat Chadirji Photographic Archive

 Collection
Identifier: AKDC-2017-0001
Content Description Kamil Chadirji (1897-1968), born to an influential Baghdad family, played a central role in the political life of lraq as founder and President of the National Democratic Party. His position allowed him unique opportunities to take photographs throughout Iraq and other countries in the Middle East. Kamil’s son, Rifat Chadirji (1926-2020), perhaps better known as one of the most influential Iraqi architects of the 20th century, was also an accomplished photographer, author, teacher, and...
Dates: 1920s-2000s