Background
Atherton, James Kenneth Ward was born on December 16, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Fairfax Malcolm, Senior and Mildred (Herrcher) Atherton.
Atherton, James Kenneth Ward was born on December 16, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Fairfax Malcolm, Senior and Mildred (Herrcher) Atherton.
Student, National School Photography.
Telephoto operator Acme Newspictures, 1949-1950. Photographer United Press International, Washington, 1950-1970. Picture editor Washington Post, 1970-1973, staff photographer, since 1973.
Owner Atherton's Used Book Shop, Kensington, Maryland, since 1973. Member standing committee Senate Press Photographer's Gallery.
Served with United States Navy, 1946-1947. Member National Press Photographers Association, White House News Photographers Association.
Married Patricia Ann Hall, October 18, 1949. Children: Michael, Robin, Jamie, Steven.