Marvin Breckinridge Patterson

1905–2002 (age 97)

Photographer and philanthropist

About Marvin Breckinridge Patterson

Marvin Breckinridge Patterson (1905–2002) lived to age 97. They were a photographer and philanthropist. Born in New York City, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in District of Columbia.

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