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Ansel Adams. Later Life and Legacy
Later Life and Legacy
This timeline covers the later years of Ansel Adams's life and his lasting legacy in photography and conservation.
1962
Move to Carmel, California
Adams moved to Carmel, California, where he spent the rest of his life.
1971
Resignation from the Sierra Club Board
Adams resigned from the Sierra Club Board of Directors after 37 years of service.
1979
Commissioned Portrait of President Jimmy Carter
Adams was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to produce the official portrait of President Jimmy Carter.
April 22, 1984
Death
Ansel Adams died at the age of 82 in Carmel, California.
