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The Eastman Archive is a collection of items related to George Eastman - inventor, philanthropist, and founder of Eastman Kodak back in 1880 (called the Eastman Dry Plate Co. at the time). Eastman's role in bringing photography to amateurs with his Kodak and Brownie lines defined snapshot photography as we know it today. It is difficult not to feel connected to Mr. Eastman for a few reasons: I am an amateur photographer, the type of photographer Kodak targeted over the years; I am a Rochester, New York native, and the grandchild of an accomplished photographer and lifelong Kodak employee. |
Halftone
of a Yosemite Photograph by George Eastman
Kodak Exhibit, 1903
Advertisement
for the AutoStrop Razor,
with a testimonial from George Eastman, 1907
George Eastman's Saltwater Fishing Reel, 1911-1912
Eastman on the cover of System Magazine, May 1927
Inspirational Booklet "Men of America" featuring George Eastman, 1929
(3) Original Press Photographs of
George Eastman:
With Admiral Byrd (1927), Unveiling
color movie technology, (1928)
On an
Alaska hunting trip, (1930)
Unused Bookplate from George Eastman's Library, circa 1910-1930
U.S. 3-cent stamp honoring George Eastman - First Day Covers, 1954