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Arnout "Sonny" Hyde Jr. (1937-2005)

Artists Section 27 of 38

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This Bluefield native was known for his photos of West Virginia’s nature and people, which appeared in magazines such as Life and National Geographic. He learned photography at West Virginia University and served as an Army photographer. After the Army, he worked for the state, editing Wonderful West Virginia magazine for many years. He also published five books showcasing West Virginia’s beauty.