VOLUME 8 NO. 5 NOVEMBERIDECEMBER 1981 The N.S.A. has been divided into 12 geographic regions with a Regional .Director assigned to each to act as the representative in your area. We hope members will work with them to promote the N.S.A., increase membership and establish regular regional meetings. There are no egions regional divisions for Canada at this time. Once the United States regions have been well established, then we hope to do the same for our Canadian and other non-U.S. members. Gordon D. Hoffman, Vice-Presidentfor Regional Affairs Box 324 Green Lake, WI 54941 Regional Directors (4 14) 294-645 8

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IN THIS ISSUE Board of Directors The Polaroid Vectograph-Stereo's Unkept Promise ...... 4 CHAIRMAN Richard Russack by John Dennis MEMBERS Paul Wing and T.K. Treadwell Stereo(?) Panoramas of Baltimore by William H. Weaver ...... 12 Officers by Ross J. Kelbaugh PRESIDENT T.K. Treadwell The Presidents Letter ...... 14 EDITOR, STEREO WORLD John Dennis SECRETARY John Weiler CantonWinnersAnnounced ...... 15 TREASURER Linda S. Carter Hand Held Holmes Viewers ...... 24 VICE-PRESIDENT FOR REGIONAL AFFAIRS bv Ed Berkowitz Gordon D. Hoffman NSA San Jose Meeting ...... 27 VICE-PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Laurance G. Wolfe More on C.L. Weed ...... 28 ART DIRECTOR Richard B. McClellan REGULAR FEATURES CONTEMPORARY STEREOSCOPY David EditofsView ...... 2 Starkman, William Shepard and Paul Wing PUBLICATIONS Jack and Pat Wilburn Comment ...... 3 Reviews ...... 15 STEREO WORLD is published bimonthly Thrills That Almost,TouchYou ...... 16 by the National Stereoscopic Association, Personalities in Perspective-Jack Johnson .17 Inc.. P.O. Box 14801, Columbus, Ohio ...... 4321 4. Annual dues $1 2. (3rd Class). $1 6. by Richard C. Ryder (First Class). $18. (to Canada and other Theunknowns ...... 18 foreign countries, all mailed 1st. Class), and $28. (International Air Mail). All member- The Society-From The Society Notebook ...... 20 ships follow the publishing year for Stereo Newviews ...... 22 World, which is from the March-April issue to the Jan.-Feb. issue of the next year. All Events ...... 25 new members joining during the year will Classifieds ...... 26 receive all the back issues for the current volume, unless only the current and future issues are desired. These pro-rated mem- COVER: Probably the one stereo image seen by more people than any other berships cost $2.50 per issue 3rd Class, in history, this stereo vision test is a Polaroid 3-0 Vectograph of a very real fly on $3.00 First Class, and $5.00 International a sugar cube. It was made during a wartime Vectograph training class in the ear- Air Mail. ly 1940s and has been widely distributed and used ever since as an almost in- fallibly dramatic test for the presence of stereo vision. (All Vectographs, Clarence Romrell collection) 3-D film while it is still in the planning stages! This is your chance to explain in advance all those thoughts about bot- ched stereo technique and missed artistic opportunities that can slosh around in your head as you leave the theater after seeing almost any 3-D movie. If you have any definite thoughts on the subject, general or specific, please write them down as clearly and economically as possible for Bill to forward to director Wadleigh. tor Whether he can or will use any advice N.S.A. members might send, the effort itself might have some influence and might even result in some publicity for the N.S.A. and its goals. At the very least, Bill might find a few of the THE ULTIMATE PRINT more interesting comments from members to pick out and As discussed in the Newviews column in this issue, the run in a future column. marketing of the NIMSLO stereo camera and print THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS system seems to be drawing ever closer to reality. A great The stereographs reproduced for mirror-viewing in the deal will no doubt be written about the relative merits of September issue of Life Magazine represent a better selec- NIMSLO prints - so this seemed a good time to take a tion of vintage and contemporary stereo than might have look at an older (and perhaps better) single-print stereo been expected in a general interest national publication. format, the Polaroid Vectograph. The polarized glasses While the photos themselves are well printed, they are required to view Vectographs quickly become a minor small enough to be seriously affected by the double image detail after experiencing their potential for sharp, bright from the second-surface mirrors most people will use to prints with full, "rounded" depth in B&W or color. view them. The lack of cheap, durable front-surface mir- Several million dollars have been spent researching rors is the one drawback to this otherwise good solution to NIMSLO's automated printing system in hopes of even- the problem of presenting stereographs in popular tually putting NIMSLO prints in family albums around magazines. Mirror-views aren't limited in size and shape the world. It's hard not to wonder if a similar effort with like standard views requiring optical viewers. And they the technology of the 1950s could have done that for Vec- can be printed on a regular B&W page or in full color, tographs - establishing a convenient, high quality stan- unlike anaglyphs. The problem of providing front-surface dard form of modern stereo prints and obviating the infla- mirrors might be solved through the use of high quality tionary jump to four lenses. reflective mylar, already used for mounting mirrors on The story of the Vectograph is really a war story ceilings or in showers. Lightweight plastic or even card- because it was, in effect, a creature of World War Two. board frames would be the only hardware required. The While the timing is a true coincidence, it does seem ap- mylar to stretch over the frames could be bound in the propriate that the article is appearing just in time for the publication itself as has been done with samples of foil, 40th anniversary of U.S. entry into that war - and of the towels, and even anti-static sheets. Advertisers might pay brief heyday of the Vectograph. for the added expense (and even supply the frames) if BALTIMORE several 3-D ads were included in the initial issue. Besides Attentive readers will probably notice that the views ill- being a good front-surface mirror, the mylar doesn't fog ustrating Ross Kelbaugh's article exhibit little or no stereo up under your nose like cold glass, and the surface doesn't effect. It's hard to tell, in fact, if they are from actual scratch off at the touch of a sharp word. stereo pairs or are sections of a panorama with so much The technology is all relatively simple. The real over-lap that someone decided to mount them as stereo challenge is to convince some major publisher that stereo views. Neither possibility detracts from their value as in- photos can be used effectively in articles other than those teresting pieces of photographic history. The article itself about stereography! Only then will their appearance in is a unique account of the kind of persistence required to popular magazines be more than an infrequent novelty. rescue rare images from anonymous oblivion and the kind This is another area in which NSA members might arouse of research required to understand their place in local a bit more serious interest in stereo by writing and talking history. to a wider range of people and mentioning the NSA, "COMIN FROM YAW? Stereoscopic Society, and Stereo World - which is more Bill Shepard's column in this issue offers readers a than Life Magazine did! unique opportunity to communicate with the director of a Deadline for the next issue is December 1st. terest of many members, while a A REPORT OF N.S.A'S Comment growing contingent is expressing in- PHOTO SHOW '81 terest in contemporary matters. Starting out about 11 a.m., we ar- HOME FOR ALL BUT, there are quite a few among us rived at Canton in mid afternoon ...In This letter is in reply to that of Mr. (I'd estimate 20-30%) who are both the main auditorium there was a pro- Gardner in the September issue of collectors and shooters! Yes, Mr. gram of stereo projection in progress Stereo World, specifically in regards Gardner, it is possible to learn [the Ricalton program by Doreen to the historical content of the jour- something from these "ancient" Rappaport & Susan Kempler] and we nal. For two years I served the NSA views, and to appreciate their stumbled into the darkened area after as the Contemporary Stereoscopy technical excellence. At the same receiving the viewer glasses. You may Committee, and inaugurated the time, many collectors have been "bit- have read in Stereo World of the New "Newviews" column. Since my ef- ten" by the bug and try their hand at Jersey school teacher who traveled forts began, the Stereo World has not making their own views. So, the NSA the world, picturing in stereo the ear- only added this regular column, but tries to provide a home for all of us, ly 1900s. A selection of his prints has also one on 3-D movies and Paul and like any other pluralistic society, been meticulously copied on 2x2 Wing's occasional article on equip- we must learn to appreciate the other slides. These were projected superbly ment. These, along with the Society fellow's (and gal's) viewpoint. in a pair of Carrousel projectors. The column, provide a well-rounded Linda S. Carter major portion of the slides we saw review of current happenings in Treasurer, NSA were of the Orient and India. Had modern stereo. True, the journal has Columbus, OH some gruesome views of India's been lacking in feature articles aimed methods of criminal punishment in at the modern stereo enthusiast, but TRY ONE! the early 1900s. this has certainly not been an editorial The Central Midwest Region of the Following that program, Paul decision. The sad fact, often repeated N.S.A. held a meeting on Aug. 29 in Wing projected a very excellent show by myself and others, is that very few Chicago. Attending were 20 members with a TDC Stereo Projector of con- persons are willing to take the time from 11 states as far away as New temporary slides. While he does ex- and effort to write and prepare York and California. We all got the cellent work in scenics, his forte is photographs for the types of articles chance to become better acquainted hypo and hyper stereo. I was par- that Mr. Gardner and I wish could be and enjoy good conversation. Par- ticularly impressed with the wide printed in Stereo World. If he knows ticularly interesting and enlightening based hypers he made over the of any willing authors, or articles as were comments by Linda Carter, western canyon lands in a hired yet unprinted which are worthy of John Weiler, John Waldsmith, and Cessna. For many years he has en- our pages, I am sure that our new Gordie Hoffman which gave us all a joyed doing "flower portraiture" in Editor will welcome them. better feel for the day-to-day inner his basement with a SLR camera on a In addition, Mr. Gardner seems to workings of the N.S.A. This was a slide bar. He also projected some of disdain those among us who are in- chance to go over the items discussed (continued on page 16) terested in the buying and selling of at Canton. All in all it was a pleasant "ancient" views. Let me remind Mr. evening. Regional events can be very Gardner that this organization was rewarding. Come on out! As a new member I am enjoying our founded by collectors of stereo views, Tom Heseltine, publication and plan to contribute and collecting remains the major in- Manhattan, IL more. . . soon. Steve Mc Williams Dallas, TX

Complex equipment could be the left image aren't seen through the Almost as soon as the first Vec- studied through Vectographs without right eye filter because they are tographs were dry, their military leaving the classroom. The Three- polarized at the same axis and no con- potential was recognized and produc- Dimension Company of Chicago made trast is created. The crossed axes of tion techniques were rapidly refined many of these training Vectographs. the two images create the imperfect and streamlined so that they could be image seen when the Vectograph is made at military bases or on board Instead of being polarized in a pro- viewed without filters. ships using kits packed in foot-locker jector, Vectograph images are the Any attempt at explaining more size boxes. Before the U.S. entered polarizers - rather than looking at precisely how or why polarizers & the war, the Polaroid Corporation polarized images, you are looking at Vectographs work is beyond the was already converting a Cambridge, "imaged polarizers". Using the right scope of this article, not to mention Mass. warehouse into a school for eye as an example, with regular this writer. The first public demon- training military personnel to make polarized projection the right eye stration was before the Optical Socie- Vectographs. Answering their ad for viewer filter extinguishes the entire ty of America in late 1939. Dr. Land people with backgrounds in "science left image and lets only the right im- published a detailed scientific paper and photography", Clarence Rom- age through, as it is polarized at the covering the optical principles and re11 found himself teaching the brief same axis as the filter. With a Vec- potential uses of the Vectograph in course to an estimated 1500 men dur- tograph, the right eye image is on the the June, 1940 issue of the Journal of ing the next few years. side of the Vectograph film that is at a the Optical Society of America. Its Early in 1944, Romrell was sent to crossed axis to the right eye filter. The title should at least give physics ma- England to oversee the production of image's dark tones are thus created, jors a hint as to the source of the Vec- Vectographs from aerial reconnais- varying with the degree of polariza- tograph's name - "Vectographs: sance photos generated at bases tion. Light tones or white areas are Images in Terms of Vectorial Ine- there. The day he arrived, he was seen because they aren't polarized quality and Their Application in taken to U.S. Military Headquarters and light comes straight through (or Three-Dimensional Representation". where an officer viewed some of his reflects off the aluminized backing of Besides Joseph Mahler, the paper sample Vectographs and promptly the print). Any dark tones comprising credits Dr. C.D. West, Howard G. disappeared into another room. Rogers, William H. Ryan, and F.J. Coming out, he announced, "The Military equipment could be Binda with helping the Polaroid old man wants to see you". They "broken down" and displayed in Research Division develop the optical entered the office and behind the assembly sequences with dramatic 3-0 and chemical techniques necessary desk was General Omar Bradley! labels. for practical Vectograph production. Romrell remembers, "I saw this str- ing of stars on him, and I jumped - A special series of Vectographs taught basic navigation to military students. it iust overwhelmed me!" General They were designed by Prof. John T. Rule of M.I. T. who also calculated many of the Bradley's opening remarks were an stereo-perspective guidelines for Vectographs and other stereo applications. equally memorable, "Where's this Various stereo images were used in been? You're two years too late!" Patton's headquarters meet with the classes to teach the steps involved (Romrell avoided asking how it could the general's staff. He Was informed in VectoaraDhd,,~roduction. This is one cfI take three years for news of a widely (continued on Page 9) the relatively few 'Scenic" Vectographs. used innovation to travel across the Atlantic and through army channels). Obviously impressed with the Vec- tograph's potential for improved dissemination of intelligence images, the general proceeded to order the production of 150,000 of them a month! Civilian Romrell commented that it would be hard to count that many, much less make them. General Bradley proposed finding someone who could, and Romrell assured him that he was the only person who could even come close, and agreed to do his best to keep up with the army's needs. This was accomplished by scrounging through a "graveyard" of wrecked aircraft for parts and materials to build a "production line" for Romrell and his small crew to churn out Vectographs as efficient- ly as possible. A number ofpin-up and "g1amour"shots were used in the classes too, perhaps After about three months, Romrell to encourage student attention to the care required for a viewable result. This 8x10 was summoned to General George retains an exceptionally sparkling, intimate quality when viewed in the original. u4. Students at the Cambridge, Mass. classroom bend over light boxes, leam- ing to make Vectographs in Polaroid's two-week course for GIs.

The standard procedure for mak- Vectograph film has a transparent inserted between the two soaked ing a 3-D Vectograph print is decep- layer of oriented molecules on each matrices and this "sandwich" is put tively simple sounding. It starts with side, with the axes of the two surfaces through a pair of pressure rollers. the production of wash-off relief film at 90" to one another. A sheet of it is The effect of this on the Vectograph "matrices" from the original stereo film is summarized most precisely by negatives. These are made with a con- VECTOGRAPH FILM the Polaroid process manual. tact frame or an enlarger on Kodak "Polarizing images are formed on Matrix film and processed in Kodak these two surfaces by the imbibition chemicals, much as if you were of a solution of light-absorbing preparing to make a dye-transfer molecules which have the ability to print. One negative, of course, must align themselves parallel to the be "flopped" when printed so that - oriented molecules." In effect, the both images read the same way when "ink" activates the potential facing each other on the final Vec- polarizer on the film in direct propor- tograph. These matrices become, in tion to the thickness of various points effect, a couple of soggy rubber on the matrix and the relative den- stamps from which any number of sities of those points in the image. Vectographs can be "printed" in or- The Vectograph is ready for view- dinary room light. ing as soon as the "sandwich" is taken apart. It's next put into a First, they are registered special fix solution, then squeegeed stereosco~icallyand "hinged" at the and allowed to dry with no rinse. Clear lacquer is applied to the front and aluminum lacquer to the back. Transparencies are lacquered on both sides unless they are for projection. Overall density of the images can be influenced by stronger or weaker (Darker parts of this positive image Y mixes of the printing solution in remain thicker, absorbing more.) HINGE which to soak the matrices. vl 1. Beautiful but expensive, COLOR Vectographs were expected by some to become the ultimate and dominant form ofrecorded images. Dr. Land's 1940 paper announcing the invention ofthe Vectoqraphconcludes with the almost casual men- tion that full color Vectographs had aieady been produced in the laboratory. Color research continued and produced some truly stunning Vectographs, according to those who saw them new. This sample, like many others, has faded to faint tones of yellow and green, harshly highlighted by the reflective backing.

(continued from page 7) that several bombers equipped with be pulled over what was obviously a tographic series of the invasion areas. reconnaissance cameras and all- large invasion map. The officer After returning to London to get volunteer crews were to make a low quickly covered the map but the cur- some sleep, he awoke to the news that altitude flight over areas of the tain snagged on his uniform and was the invasion had begun. The war in French coast selected for landings in pulled aside again when he walked Europe had come to a climax and so the coming invasion of Europe. away. Later, when Romrell estimated had the career of the Vectograph. It's There could be only one flight to a date for the completion of the hard to pin down just how helpful avoid alerting the Germans, and ordered landing-beach Vectographs, Vectographs were in actual military detailed hyper-stereo images of vir- the officer replied that it would be too operations and if any battles were tually every foot of the terrain to be late. Romrell chuckled and asked, won, traps avoided, or positions cap- crossed by allied troops were to be "Do you know what you just told tured thanks to the stereo informa- made available in Vectographic me?" The embarrassed officer could tion available in the field from Vec- prints and mosaic mural-maps as only point out that such slips were ex- tographs. The feedback that Romrell soon after the flight as possible. actly why they had to be so careful. got from officers was that they were Security surrounding this aspect of When the thousands of negatives indeed valuable and that "the men the invasion planning was tight. The from the flight arrived for Vec- loved them". Their effect on building where the Vectographs were tographic printing, it became evident Clarence Romrell was to get him truly produced was under constant (and that this had been no ordinary recon- "hooked on stereo". He later joined rather conspicuous) guard and naissance mission. Instead of flying the Stereoscopic Society and even- Romrell was under strict orders to high, level, and straight, the planes tually worked in research and burn every unused scrap of image. had banked and turned with every development for the Tru-Vue and And at a time in England when the in- curve of the coast. Specialists had to View-Master companies. vasion was the first, second, and third be located who could help make During the war, Polaroid had subject of conversation, he was ex- photographic compensations for the developed a machine gun trainer that pected to somehow see that he re- constantly changing tilts and angles employed a combination of syn- mained the only one who knew the at which many of the frames were chronized sound. tracer bullet im- purpose of the Vectographs they were shot. Bursts of flack could be seen in ages, and dual projector 3-D movies working on. The British had wanted many, as well as people running for of attacking aircraft. The illusion is to limit the information even more cover and one man standing by a said to have been so effective that strictly, not always with great suc- vehicle with his hand on the hood. even .experienced gunnery officers, cess. On one occasion, Romrell was The detail was such that his fingers wearing polarized viewers, ducked ushered into a room to discuss pro- could be counted! for cover. The process of improving duction of the needed Vectographs. Romrell estimates that he worked on this system led to the eventual pro- He mentioned to a nervous British of- about three days and nights non-stop duction of Vectographic movie film, ficer that perhaps the curtain should to complete the last of the Vec- requiring only an ordinary projector, metallic screen, and polarized glasses. Despite magazine predictions that they would be the "stereoscopic movies of the future", a few bits of experimental film remain the only ex- amples of what is probably the most elegant, flexible, (and expensive) ' solution to the problem of frame for- mat in stereo films. After the war, the Polaroid cor- poration and the Three Dimension Company (TDC) of Chicago produc- ed several impressive samples of the Vectograph's 3-D virtuosity and commercial potential. Besides 3-D sample-books there was hope that stores would use them for things like promotional displays in windows with viewing filters in strips on the in- side of the glass. But the expense of the Vectograph's slow "custom- The name "Vectograph"by itself doesn't refer to a stereo image, although that has become the popular usage. The polarizing image might be on one side only, or made-by-hand" production system each side might have a completely different image. It was originally expected that discouraged wide commercial use and these "comparison" Vectographs would find wide use in scientific and advertising made mass production of Vec- applications. But their TRUE potential was quickly discovered by GIs trained in the tographs from amateur stereo technique, and unrecorded numbers of artifacts like this one were produced. Their negatives out of the question. reputation and popularity spread far and fast. People who had never HEARD of An intensive

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Viewed as a transparency and mounted on a light box, this 1 1x14 " A compact paper viewer from blow-up of a crystal was exhibited at T.D.C. If it's held horizontally, com- the New York Museum of Science and parison Vectographs can be viewed Industry. Faded, stained and peeling, with both eyes at once and the photos it's still an impressive sight when view- compared by moving the viewer up and ed against a window in daylight. down.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Journal of the Optical Society of America - June, 1940 Vol. 30 p. 230. Paper by Dr. Edwin Land. American Photographer - Herbert C. McKay columns, Jan. 1943 p. 47 Aug. 1943 p. 43. The Complete Photographer - Vec- tograph Process, by Richard T. Kriebel, p. 3463. Popular Science - Vectograph article by Alden P. Armagnac, March, 1943 p. 58. Scientifc American - Eye Exercise Vectographs by Everett Melson, May, 1942 p. 227. New Screen Techniques by M. Quigley - Vectograph chapter by William H. Ryan, p. 21. Science News Letter - 1940 The uneven fading and gaps seen in many of these copies can continue into complete disintegration in some older Vedographs. Age, heat. and moisture corn- - Dee. 259 1943 p' 410 - May Ig9 bine to allow separation of the image layers from the film base. The Polaroid 1946 p. 311. Research Laboratories recommend storage at 50-70 OFand 30-40O relative humidi- Photography Volume 2 Navy Train- ty. Shot without filters at an angle, the center of this Vectograph can be seen peeling ing Courses - 1945 edition, p. 205. and "melting" into a dry puddle. Stereo (?) Panoramas of Baltimore

William H. Weaver by Ross J. Kelbaugh

Baltimore, Maryland has long Federal Hill and the growing num- would yield such rewarding dis- been the subject for the stereoscopic ber of man-made structures that af- coveries, considering the stiff com- lenses of such notable photographic forded daring photographers the petition from knowledgeable publishers as E. & H. T. Anthony of opportunity to record the scope of photographic dealers and collectors New York, J.W. & J.S. Moulton of the growing city. An expedition to that included many N.S.A. mem- Boston, and from the local scene, the famous Brimfield, Massachu- bers. The initial contact with the William M. Chase. Scenes recorded setts flea markets this Spring un- "treasure trove" of views was range from the city's many notable covered some added photographic monuments and innovative architec- documentation to the already "Looking East from the spire of 1st tural structures to the tranquil Vic- known material. Presbyterian Church", stereoview by torian parks and contrasting busy It was almost uncanny that the William Weaver, Baltimore 1873. streets. Panoramic views have al- last box of steroviews in the last row This view looks out along Madison ways been popular subjects made of dealers in the last market to open Street towards the distinctive Baltimore possible by the natural precipices of during the antiquing marathon City Jail and the Penitentiay behind it. "Looking N. W. from spire of 1 st Presbyterian Church'; stereoview by William Weaver, Baltimore 18 73. This view captures the "row-house"architecture that Baltimore was noted for during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today they are referred to with the more fashionable appellation of "townhouse" with the revival of interest in urban living. "Looking S.E. from Spire 1st Pres. Church", stereoview by William Weaver, Baltimore 1873. 7he Washington Monument, Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church and the Peabody Institute give this view a very contemporary appearance. The long roof of the Calvert Street train shed is seen in the background. (continued )

* a:, 'kc* Panoramas of Baltimore (continued ) uncertain at best. The first card ex- in Mount Vernon Square looking career that lasted until about 1913. amined was a yellow cabinet size very much as it does today. This Carrying his large view and stereo card with no marking other than a mysterious location is this writer's cameras to the top of the scaffolding pencil inscription at the top noting hometown and area of collecting and employing the wet-plate process, the direction it was taken from on specialization and a more satisfying Mr. Weaver proceeded to record Bal- the "spire of the First Presbyterian find on this trip could not have been timore from all directions of the com- Church" that pictured a panoramic obtained. But the questions of who pass. The results of this labor were view of row homes and buildings of took these views and when remain- published in several albums which are some unknown location. The se- ed. These would have to stay available in the Maryland Historical cond card duplicated the first in for- unanswered until further research Society and private collections of mat except the view was in another could be done at home. local N.S.A. members. Until this direction and again pictured private In 1873, the First Presbyterian time however, any stereoscopic views and public buildings of some urban Church at Park and Madison Streets from this series were not known to ex- area whose identity had remained a was nearing completion and the scaf- ist. This discovery has now added the secret with time. "What a shame", folding cradling the newly completed dimension of stereography to the vin- this writer thought, that these cap- spire was still up, making an ideal tage views from this spectacular van- tives could not be forced to reveal perch for some daring photographer tage point. more than their rank or serial to capture this spectacular view of the Once again the diligence of the number. "Rut, what's that?" An- Monumental City. Forty-six year old hunt for photographic material and other card is spotted among the William H. Weaver, an accomplished its subsequent research and inter- other forgotten relics of a civiliza- artist and photographer, responded pretation has furthered the story of tion. "Its the same color and for- to the challenge. Mr. Weaver had photography on the regional scale. mat, but'what's this? Eureka!!!!" been a resident of the city for most of Hopefully, all of the N.S.A. mem- These cards were not clever enough his life. He first appears professional- bers will continue to experience such to hide their identity after all. There ly in the Baltimore directories of satisfaction and reward for their tire- displayed prominently in the fore- 1863-1864 as a photographer located less efforts in the pursuit of our ground was unmistakably Balti- at 147 E. Baltimore Street which photographic legacy. more's Washington Monument, the would be the location of his gallery of oldest structure of its kind, standing art and photography throughout his

President's Letter Last summer I wrote to you about August in San Jose, CA, hosted by this will be provided later this year. a number of problems which your members in that area and coor- With this issue of STEREO Society faced. I'm now happy to dinated by Mr. Lou Smaus, regional WORLD, John Dennis is in full report that action has been taken on director. Details will be available charge as editor, with Dick McClellan most of them, and things are now soon, and members in the western as Production Director overseeing much brighter. part of the country are urged to publication in Columbus. I'm sure The modest usage and high costs of assist. Special emphasis will be given they will welcome your comments as the Holmes Library were a major to contemporary stereo, responding they work toward further improve- headache. At the Canton meeting of to the strong interest in it on the west ments in both content and layout. NSA, we accepted the offer of coast. Our special thanks go to John Eastern College, near Philadelvhia, The NSA directors voted reluctant- Waldsmith and his family for their to house the Library at essentially no ly to increase membership dues to many years of service in this work. charge, and of Dean William Zulker meet the acute need for operating The past year has seen a good of Eastern to be resident curator. An funds primarily to support the many changes, and on behalf of all Advisory Committee of scholars and publication of STEREO WORLD. the volunteers who make NSA func- writers has been formed to assist Dr. Effective with renewals this fall, basic tion, 1 thank you for your under- Zulker in improving the Library. The membership will be $16, $21 for first- standing and support. Our major move of the Library to Eastern will class U.S. and surface foreign, and problems are under control, and I take place later this vear, and $331 for overseas airmail. Even at the feel very optimistic as we look for- members desiring to use the facility, increased rates. membership in NSA ward to a series of interesting meet- or contribute to it, are urged to con- is still one of the best bargains ings, publications, and activities for tact Dr. Zulker. around, and we feel that another dues the coming year. At the Canton meeting it was also increase will not be needed for at least T.K. Treadwell voted to move our annual meeting a couple of years. In addition to basic President. and photo show to different loca- membership, a "patron" category is National Stereoscopic tions, and thus bring NSA closer to being created to recognize those who Association various regional groups in rotation. support the Society through extra The next meeting will be held next financial contributions. Details on REVIEWS CANTON by T.K. Treadwell WINNEIRS LIsm Nineteenth-Century New York in tan. Unfortunately for posterity, A panel titled If It's Good It's Rare Photographic Views, by most of the originals avoided the Good lived up to its name in the Frederick S. Lightfoot, Dover poorer sections, and much of present- competitive exhibit at this year's Publications, Inc., New York, $6.95. day New York did not exist at that NSA show in Canton, Ohio. The Dover Publications with this time. Overall, Dover and Lightfoot views, entered by Russell Norton of volume continues their outstanding are to be commended for this latest in New Haven, CT won the People's series based on early photographs, their series. Particularly with the ex- Award, the Best In Stereo Views, and Fred Lightfoot has outdone him- tremely reasonable price, this book and Best of Show Overall awards self and produced a fine companion should be in the hands of every according to Competition Director volume to his recent Dover book on serious collector. Gordon Hoffman. The display was early maritime New York. The also the winner in its category, previous one "covered the water- Card Photographs, a Guide to Views by a Particular Photographer front", and this volume covers their History and Value, by Lou W. or Publisher. almost everything else. In a durable McCulloch, Schiffer Publishing, The Expositions and Fairs category paperbound cover there are packed Ltd., Exton, Penn., $28.00. winner was Tom Heseltine, who's 15 1 photos of page size, each accom- Many stereo collectors spurn the Ferris Wheel also won the President panied by an informative descriptive "flatties", the card photographs of Award. For Views of a City, State or paragraph. A general introduction various sorts, but at least a general Region in the U.S., the winner was knowledge of them is necessary for "City of the Plain ", Sacramento, the serious student. In this book Mrs. California entered by Lester Silva of McCulloch attempts the feat of pre- Sacramento, CA. Russell Norton's senting a broad overview of the maj- entries also won in Transportation or types of commercial photo pro- Views - Rails West, Military and ducts. Inevitably, specialists will feel War Views - Franco-Prussian War that their field is slighted, and equally and Ruins of Paris, and in Historic inevitably there will be simplifica- Events - President Arthur's Visit to tions, omissions, and factual errors. the New West. However, in 240 pages and over 300 ''Bare Ruined Choirs". .. Cathe- photos, this work does a remarkably dral Ruins by G. W. Wilson was the good job of covering the ground in an winner for Foreign Views, entered by interesting and readable style, Marvin Housworth of Atlanta, GA. without being either too simple or too John Steffen of Oshawa, Ontario complex. In addition to discussions won in Comics and Sentimentals with of the various types, there is a section Sentimentals-Circa 1860. on acquiring and organizing a collec- Island Vacation won the ~ualityof tion which should be useful for the Life category for Peg Lavoie of beginner. Apart from the drawbacks Bryan, OH. The category of Views inherent in covering such a broad By a Member of the NSA was won by sets the stage for a perambulation field, there are some problems: First, Magnifications, by Norman Patter- through the various sections of the ci- although the black and white repro- son of Wesleyville, PA. The Open ty, bringing vividly to life the metro- ductions are very good, and near ac- category was won by Lou Smaus for polis from the sixties to the eighties. tual size (the stereo pairs are reduced Construction of Snowsheds on the Since this was the heyday of stereo to about 80% of original size), the C.P.R.R. An Inlaid Stereo photography, the great majority of color reproductions, at least in the Graphoscope won the Table Model the pictures are taken from one half review copy, were substandard and Viewer category for Martin & Gail of a stereo view, making them im- don't do justice to the originals. Se- Bass of London, Ontario. mediately relevant to collectors of cond, any price guide is subjective, Judges for the exhibit were Rick New York City views. While none are limited in scope, and out of date as Russack, Leonard Walle, and John reproduced as stereo pairs, this is soon as published, and this one is no Waldsmith. compensated for by the fine quality exception. Fortunately, the price of the originals and the consistently guide is but a minor part of the book. sharp reproduction. The stereos are In summary, there are more special- enlarged to about twice normal size, ized treatments available of every bringing out a wealth of detail only topic covered here, but it would be seen in the originals under strong hard to find a volume which better magnification. About the only criti- covers the entire field. For those in- cism which can be levelled is the terested in putting their stereos in coverage; most of the photos are of broad perspective, this book is well upper-class subjects, and of Manhat- worth investing in. "Comin' At Ya!" and "Dial M" offered stark contrast in the use of 3-D, the former's title telling the whole story with everything imag- inable flying or protruding from the screen. At the other end of the 3-D scale, "Dial Mu's action took place almost entirely in a single room, with very conservative use of stereoscopic technique. Although the kids seem to respond to the craziness of "Comin' At Ya!" in the same sense that they enjoy roller coaster rides, most stereo purists probably prefer the restrained 3-D MOVIE MAKlN realism of Hitchcock's "Dial M". I suspect that, for general audience ac- ceptance, future 3-D films will be in the middle ground between the two extremes.

Comment (continued from page 3) TELL IT TO HOLLYWOOD his work in this medium. Paul's com- As I reported in the July-August special feedback sheet for this pur- mentary was well delivered from a issue, United Artists Theatre Circuit pose has been inserted in this issue of prepared script, from which he is in the pre-production stages of STEREO WORLD. diverted frequently to stress a point filming the first of a series of three- I'm sure many of you have viewed on proper stereo technique. dimensional feature motion pictures. 3-D films, such as the recent "Com- Last year, we had a table in one of The films will be shot in a new 70mm in' At Ya!" and have been critical of the rooms that open off of the main panoramic system, Stereospace. the 3-D techniques employed. This is show area. While we did very well in I have been in contact with Michael your opportunity to "tell Hollywood that location, I had hopes of a loca- Wadleigh, the director of the first UA how to do it right!" I very much tion in the larger area this year, and film. As this is his first stereoscopic believe that this is a real chance for made early reservation of a table with project, he is seeking creative inputs our organization to offer our collec- NSA. We had an excellent location as from experienced stereographers. tive expertise to help assure the a result, and had adjacent to us the I've suggested to him that some NSA technical success of new stereo films. Wheelers (Dave) from New Milford, members might be willing and able to Otherwise, we may simply be witness CT, who deal predominantly in stereo offer constructive ideas and recom- to another chapter in 3-D's history as images and antique images. Just mendations regarding the film's a passing cinematic fad. across the aisle from us was John stereo aspects, and he has indicated Please take the time to consider the Craig, Norfolk, CT. His tables were he would welcome such counsel. question of what has been wrong with largely filled with images, this It is reassuring to know that some- past 3-D filmmaking, and write down show ... I would say, the major one of Michael Wadleigh's creden- your ideas for improving the art. number of tables were devoted to im- tials is in charge of this project. In Send the completed forms to me at ages ...Since, in addition to a variety 1970 he made the Academy Award the address shown and I'll forward of 35mm stereo cameras, I displayed winning documentary, "Wood- them to Michael Wadleigh. Perhaps quite a variety of misc. mounting stock". More recently, he directed if our advice is useful we'll earn a equipment, slide files and viewers, the chiller, "Wolfen", which has credit in the film! there was a continuous parade of received good critical reviews, stereo enthusiasts to chat with ... especially for a horror movie. In THE TWIN CITIES REPORT As is usual, Sunday's business was "Wolfen", Wadleigh demonstrates Minneapolis and St. Paul much slower than the previous day his skill in handling special moviegoers were treated to several and we consequently had more time photographic effects, and in creating stereo films late this summer. At one to talk stereo with passing visi- and maintaining a gripping story. point, "Comin' At Ya!", "Dial M tors ...All in all, we found fulfillment I'm making a special request of all For Murder", and the anaglyphic in everything the Canton weekend interested NSA members to submit duo, "Creature" and "Outer Space" promised. their thoughts and ideas to me for were playing simultaneously. Shades Bob O'Brien forwarding to director Wadleigh. A of 1953! Dayton, OH Jack Johnson by Richard C. Ryder He was the first black boxer to at- But boxing was still a long way from Johnson had divorced his first wife tain the heavyweight championship the mammoth purses of our day and in 1903. In one respect she was dif- of the world. But it was not for his ac- Johnson was forced to supplement ferent from his three succeeding ones tivities in the ring that Jack Johnson his income by performances on the - she was black. On no other single earned the undying fury of racists vaudeville circuit. issue were whites more sensitive than and the stem if less vocal disapproval In the ring, Johnson was strong, interracial marriage and Johnson of substantial segments of two races. fast, and agile, equally devastating stirred up a hornet's nest when, after Born into a large but poor Texas with either hand. He affected an Ali- consorting with a couple of pros- family in 1878, Johnson left school like showmanship, taunting oppon- titutes, he married a white divorcee in early and drifted about the country, ents and hostile crowds alike, and 191 1. Just two months after she com- alternating odd jobs with periodic ar- flashing his trademark, a "golden mitted suicide in the fall of 1912, he rests for vagrancy. Settling down as a smile" of glittering dentalwork that married a young white bookkeeper longshoreman on the tough Galves- contrasted oddly with his bald head. from his Chicago nightclub. Tried ton docks, he began to develop the By 1908, Johnson had eliminated all and acquitted on a charge of kidnap- skills that would eventually take him other contenders and in Sydney, ping the girl, Johnson the following farther than any black boxer had Australia, downed Tommy Burns, a year was convicted by an all-white gone before. From working out in white Canadian, to capture the jury of violating the Mann Act, the local gyms and sparring sessions, coveted title. But Johnson's crown charges stemming from an earlier in- Johnson soon graduated to touring would not be secure until he met and cident. Sentenced to a year in prison, the country with a troupe of Negro defeated James J. "Jim" Jeffries, Johnson skipped bail and fled to prize-fighters. who had retired undefeated three Europe with his wife. At the turn of the century, boxing years earlier. Goaded out of retire- This was the situation when was still outlawed in some states and ment, the aging Jeffries faced the Johnson faced Willard under a broil- suffered from a generally unsavory black champion in Reno in 1910, ing Cuban sun and went down to de- reputation; racial prejudice usually Johnson winning by a knockout in feat after twenty-six rounds. Did prevented white and black fighters fifteen rounds. Rioting ensued that Johnson throw the fight as he later from meeting in the ring. Never- left eleven dead. claimed, in return for an unfulfilled theless, Johnson was determined to Throughout the country a search promise of pardon? There is no proof try for the heavyweight crown. In six began for a "white hope" who could of this. Returning to Europe, John- years he fought fifty-seven bouts, recapture the crown. Johnson suc- son settled in Spain, giving exhibition emerging victorious in all but three. cessfully defended his title in 1912, bouts and even for a while entering but by the time he faced Jess Willard the bullring as a professional "Jack Johnson, Champion ofthe World, in Havana three years later, the matador. In 1920, tired of exile, he in his Chicago Home." No. 3950 by champion would have other prob- returned home to serve his time in E. W. Kelley. (Gordon Hoffman Collec- lems to worry about. Leavenworth. Divorced in 1924, he tion) (continued on page 25) This issue we haven't received any additional infor- mation about previous unknowns, so we can put the available space to good use featuring new material. A large church is the center of interest in an orange card view carrying no information. In the foreground a tophatted gent stands with someone who didn't hold still enough. In the left background is a fragment of a sign: "F. GLAS.. .", while a shop in the right foreground has a round sign bearing a leaf-like design. The yellow card labelled "FOREIGN VIEWS" has a The long-skirted lady with the big hat is exploring stone statue complete with wavy mustache. A blurred what at first glance appears to be an area of the Grand label, possibly "a112" is below his foot on the left im- Canyon. Can any of our western readers pin down the age; otherwise there is no identification. location where the photo for this Keystone proof sheet The gray Keystone card bearing the number "1" is an was taken? eye-testing view and so carries no mention of its subject. Send along any information you may have on these or Obviously a huge quarry or open pit mine is shown, previous views, and how about some unknowns from with tiny people and buildings visible at the bottom. Ad- those of you who haven't yet participated? Send to Neal ditional buildings can just be seen at the rim of the pit at Bullington, 137 Carman St., Patchogue, N.Y ., 11772, top center. and they will be used. THE STEREOSCOPIC SOCIETY AMERICAN BRANCH THE SOCIETY

The annual meeting of The Stereo- ticles for inclusion in three categories: alloting time to this enjoyable task scopic Society was held at Photo General Stereo, Stereo Print Making (too many irons in the fire). At Can- Show '81 at Canton, Ohio, and a and Mounting, and Stereo Transpar- ton, we decided that we should enlist good turnout of members was on ency Making and Mounting. No new the aid of a willing member (other hand including most of the officers. writing is to be involved. Once it has than the current officers) who would The state of the Society is very been decided what can and should be take on the task of newsletter pro- healthy, membership is about as high included (without copyright prob- ducer. One happened to be present at as it has ever been, and all of the folio lems) copies will be supplied at the meeting. I am pleased to an- circuits now seem to be in good nominal cost to those requesting such nounce that Rebecca Ratcliff has shape. The serious problem in Beta information, NSA giving us an assist agreed to serve in that capacity and Transparency Circuit has been in this respect via Jack and Pat will be sending them out three or four resolved and it should operate well Wilburn of the publications commit- times per year. I would encourage from now on (at least we hope so). tee. John Waldsmith would ap- those Society members with newsy Financially we are in sound condition preciate receiving any material which items to send them on to her (201 and no increase in dues should be might be recommended for inclusion South Cullen Avenue, Evansville, In- necessary for some time, inflation and it can be sent to him at P.O. Box diana, 47715) so that our group can notwithstanding. All supplies have 29508, Columbus, Ohio, 43229 (if be more closely knit in that we know been restocked in the past two years you know of such writings or have more of each other. As in the past, I and requests for folio envelopes written any yourself, here is your expect the newsletter will be oriented should be directed to Bill Shepard. chance to do a good deed for those to our members and to Society activi- So, nothing should interfere with the enthusiasts who will be joining our ties as there is little need anymore to prime function of the Society - mak- ranks). Once John has put the publicize further the kind of stereo ing and looking at stereo views. All of packages together, copies will be news that is so well disseminated by this optimism we owe to the efforts of made only when ordered and the Stereo World, The British Bulletin, our officers: Lou Smaus, Paul charge will primarily cover the copy- Netherlands' 3-0 Bulletin, ISU's Fisher, Bill Walton and Bill Shepard. ing costs. We do feel this will fill a Stereoscopy, etc. However, Rebecca They have made it easy for me since I need and are indebted to John Wald- is the editor and will decide on the became General Secretary. smith for his effort and good judge- content. But, she can't send out news BASIC VIEWMAKING ment in sorting out the things to in- if she doesn't receive it. INFORMATION clude. I must also add that there is lit- New Society members and others tle possibility that we will ever be able BETA CIRCUIT frequently ask for basic information to adequately repay John for all that As mentioned earlier, Beta Trans- on the making and mounting of he has done for NSA, the Society, parency Circuit has been in dif- stereo views. We often hear the com- and the cause of stereo in general, in ficulties due to the actions of plaint that practical advice is hard to any of its enjoyable aspects. I do take thoughtless persons who had no come by when one needs it the most this opportunity to express my regard for their fellow members. in learning the mysteries of producing gratitude and in so doing to speak for Such persons are no longer with us (in stereos by any of the various the Society as a whole. the worst case, one person simply methods. The newcomer doesn't never forwarded any folios he re- know where to turn to find such in- SOCIETY NEWSLETTER ceived and was almost impossible to formaton, although much has indeed In order to improve communica- contact in order to retrieve four folios been written over the years and sel- tion of information to Society he held). But, Lou Smaus now dom sees the light of day. To meet members, newsletters have been sent reports that the circuit has been this need it was decided to assemble out from time to time either by the thoroughly screened and he and such material and make it available to Treasurer or the General Secretary. I Henry Washburn, Beta Circuit Society members, NSA members, know the members enjoy receiving Secretary, have worked out a failsafe and others. them as I always did before getting on (! !?) system of keeping things moving John Waldsmith has agreed to cor- the sending end. I am sorry to say as well as the Alpha Circuit usually relate and select the appropriate ar- that I have fallen behind of late in does. C.W. CULMER views often contain irreplacable in- 01' #2 coming in at Penis, CA, Trolley Recently there appeared on the an- formation in addition to illustrating Museum. Jack Garher stereograph. tique market in New England a large the work of the members. Even mem- cache of Stereoscopic Society views. bership numbers or the date on a lic- They represented a collection put ense plate on a car in a view have pro- member, Jack Gardner. Without get- together by Mr. C.W. Culmer of ven valuable thus far. I will also be ting into the discussions Jack may Flint, Michigan, and included many appealing to the members to help us have aroused, I would point out that of his views as well as samples of the cover the cost of the views we have he is a skilled stereographer and often work of Society members of all retrieved thus far, Brandt Rowles and mixes the old with the new through branches, both American and over- I having taken it upon ourselves to fascinating new views of museum- seas. Mr. Culmer was General Secre- ensure that the remaining part of the type subject matter. Illustrated are tary of the American Branch for a collection stays intact. But we will two such views taken by Jack at the number of years, beginning about need help. The missing views we Perris, CA, Trolley Museum. 1928. We have acquired quite a few would at least like to examine or PERSONS INTERESTED in the of these but there is reason to believe possibly copy in some instances. Society should contact the Cor- that quite a few were scattered before Please let us know of the existence of responding Secretary, William we made contact with the remainder any known to you, dear reader, and Shepard, 9408 Clinton Avenue at Photo Show '81 in August at Can- we shall be very grateful. South, Bloomington, MN 55420. ton, Ohio. I would appeal to anyone who acquired any of these to please JACK GARDNER It looks like you could stroll right down contact me (Bill Patterson, 2922 !read with interest the letter in the the aisle of this "Turn-Of-The-Century Woodlawn Avenue, Wesleyville, Pa. 'Comment' column of the Septem- R.R. car''. Taken by Jack Garher, 16510). We are trying to reconstruct ber/October 1981 issue of Stereo Anaheim, CA, at the Penis, CA Trolley the history of the Society and such World by Society Print Folio Museum. of Photographic Processing contain articles about the latest phase in the introductory expansion of the Nimslo product; the acquisition of their own By David Starkman print processing laboratory. The new acquisition is the multi- "NEWVIEWS" brings you cur- million dollar Eastern Photographic rent information on what is happen- Laboratories in Thomaston, Connec- ing in the stereo world TODA Y: new ticut. The present facilities were built equipment, new developments, news in 1975, and designed for large-scale of magazine or newspaper articles on production. The company was estab- 3-D,3-Devents anything new in the - lished in 1956, and is currently one of world of stereoscopy. This column the largest finishing facilities in the depends on its readers to supply in- area, employing some 300 people. formation and news clippings. Don't New expansion of the existing assume we've heard of everything. All information or inquiries may be facilities will be for the amateur 3-D directed to: David Starkman, P.0, finishing market. Pako is reportedly Box 35, Duarte, CA 91010 U.S.A. building the printer for this opera- tion.

BRIGHT FUTURE PREDICTED Several new ideas are planned for FOR VIEW-MASTER View-Master. First is a whole new advertising campaign to get the name The business section of the Oregon back in front of the public (one new Journal for September 16, 1981 con- slogan visible in a picture in the arti- tained an enlightening interview with cle: "You Don't Need a Battery to the new president of the View-Master Recharge a View-Master"). International Group, Arnold Thaler. A new series of reels is being Under the ownership of GAF Cor- developed. Most interesting is sets of poration, which ended in July of this baseball reels, which the company year, View-Master had reached a low hopes may become collector's items, Introduction of the camera is now in its 43 year history, and View- like old baseball cards. Perhaps expected to be in Florida in early Master enthusiasts had feared that Thaler wasn't aware that View- 1982. Nimslo executives have ap- the product would soon disappear. Master's single 3-reel baseball packet parently reported that the cameras Thaler and the investment group produced in the early 1950's is themselves are rolling off of the which purchased the company for already a prized item. assembly lines at a Timex facility in $24 million are definitely going to try Other plans include a possible up- Scotland. Consumer testing is being to keep that from happening. Thaler dating of the talking View-Master done in Ohio and northern Florida. is convinced of the soundness and ap- with a more reliable and compact Initial projections are that Nimslo peal of this product, which is pro- product subcontracted to a Japanese camera users will use 100 prints and bably the most widespread and pop- manufacturer. more per year (priced in the 800 to $1 ular current form of 3-D images. There was no news of further bracket). It is also expected that (Thaler stated that View-Master had changes, but View-Master camera Nimslo camera users will form a a 65% recognition factor - very good users should be happy to know that, separate market, not necessarily in marketing terms.) Since 1938 over at least for the moment, the blank replacing their existing cameras. 75 million viewers and more than 1 Personal reels are still being made, Nimslo indicated that 8x10 enlarge- billion reels have been sold! and are available by mail directory ments are currently possible, while a from the factory. Show them that 6-lensed "professional" model of the there is a continued demand for this camera is slated for the end of 1982. product by replenishing your supply The information provided by the ex- of blank reels soon. Price list is tra two lenses is supposed to add to available by writing View-Master In- the roundness of the objects in the ternational Group, P.O. Box 444, picture. Portland, Oregon 97207. Members of the Photographic .,. Society of America may get an early NIMSLO IN THE NEWS look at sample cameras and prints. It is rumored that a Nimslo represen- The NIMSLO lenticular 3-D print tative has been invited by the Stereo camera seems to be coming closer to Division of PSA, and that he will be market introduction. Both the Oc- showing the camera and prints at the tober 1981 issue of Popular Photog- Annual convention in October in Salt raphy and the September 1981 issue Lake City, Utah this year. The most concrete evidence of the INFRARED STEREO NUDES 280 to the inch, thereby preserving all existence of the NIMSLO lenticular the highlight and shadow details pre- print 3-D camera appeared last sent in the originals, and reproducing month in a British weekly photo Very few books of stereo photo- their tones with the greatest possible magazine, "You and Your Camera". graphs are published these days, but fidelity. The 52-page book contains In issue #120, 20-26 August 1981, a stereographer Steven Schwartzman is 44 infrared stereo nudes, plus a "News Extra" entitled "The Nimslo singlehandedly filling this gap by 4-page introduction and 3 pages of evolution", the magazine shows the publishing his third stereo book in a captions that identify the model, familiar artist's drawing of the two year period. His latest work is en- place, date and catalog number of camera, as well as three photos taken titled "BODIES OF LIGHT: In- each photograph. The book is 5%" by the magazine of the Nimslo frared Stereo Nudes." (His previous high by 8 !h wide, and is bound with assembly line. One shot shows the books, "Stereo Infrared white wire loops so that every page first two dozen cameras receiving Landscapes" and "Hill Country lies completely flat for easy stereo their final inspection. According to Women" were well reviewed in the viewing. A folding cardboard stereo- the article, the present single shift has November-December 1980 issue of scope with glass lenses is included a capability of producing 425,000 STEREO WORLD.) with each copy, making the 3-D ex- cameras per year! At this rate the sum As the title implies, the subject perience complete. total of Nimslo cameras would quick- material of the book is the nude The introductory price of the ly outnumber the current existing female form. But beyond that simple book, with viewer, is $16.00, plus number of vintage stereo cameras. statement the book is very much $1.00 for postage and handling. After To further confirm the latest reali- more. The pictures are three-dimen- 12/31 /81 the price will be $18.00. To ty of Nimslo, there is a 6-page article sional, and printed in a side-by-side order, or for more information, write by Third Dimension Society member format which is simple to "free view" to Sunshine, Box 4351, Austin, TX David Burder, entitled "Into the or to see with the aid of the folding 78765. Third Dimension". This attractive viewer that is included with the work. and concise history of stereo, and The pictures are also taken with how to do-it-yourself, is one of the black-and-white infrared film. The 3-D EQUIPMENT PRICE GUIDE nicest I have seen. In these few pages I result is beautiful, and difficult to It is difficult to keep up with the counted 18 full-colour illustrations! describe. Human skin takes on a current values of used 3-D equip- (Not counting a few stereo views glowing, radiant, luminous quality. ment. The only good indication an in- twice, either.) Sky and water take on a rich dark- dividual can get is to follow classified Along with photos of 1950's and ness, while green foliage takes on an ads regularly. Alan Williams has vintage stereo cameras and viewers, other-worldly glow. done much of this work for us in his slide-bar and twin-camera do-it- The nudes themselves are quite recently completed "3-D Equipment yourself rigs are very well shown. striking, interesting, and artistically Price Guide." The guide is simply a Two different actual photographs of portrayed. I am not an art reviewer, statistical list, based on all of the the Nimslo camera close-up are and am not given to prosaic and classifed ads which occurred in the shown. Apparently the editors of the "deep" descriptions, but I will say January 1978 through December magazine were given a camera to test, that collectively this is one of the best 1980 (33 issues) of "Reel 3-D News". as a sample Nimslo 3-D print taken groups of nude photos that I per- It is up to the user to draw some by the editor is shown (flat, of sonally have enjoyed. Perhaps one meaning from the data. course), along with an actual-size reason for this is that the twenty-one Listed are around 27 stereo camera sample of a four shot stereo on 35mm different women portrayed are not models, 21 Realist format stereo film, and a side-by-side enlarged professional models. By using in- viewer models, 8 models of stereo stereo pair enlarged from two of the telligent and creative women from all projectors, as well as stereo table four images (this was accidentally walks of life, without the selected and viewers, stereo attachments, and shown pseudo-stereo). It looks like artificial beauty of professional other miscellaneous stereo items. For most of us will have to wait until 1982 modeling styles, Schwartzman cre- each item the following information to be able to buy one of these new ates a stronger sense of reality and in- is given: number of asking prices cameras, but I have a feeling that timacy with these "real" subjects. observed; lowest price observed; many stereographers may want to try The backgrounds are interesting highest price observed; average ask- this modern camera out, and will and unusual as well, but I will leave ing price; middle (median) asking come up with their own uses for those areas for you to discover for price; most frequently occurring ask- other-than-lenticular-print results. yourself. ing price. Back issues of "You and Your "BODIES OF LIGHT" was The list is available for $2.00 plus a Camera" are available from: You printed in a first edition of 2,000 self-addressed stamped envelope. and Your Camera Ltd., Dept. BBN, copies by Gardner/Fulmer Litho- Send to: Alan Williams, 7451 Via 87 Elystan St., London SW3 3PD, graph of Buena Park, CA, a com- Amorita Ave., Downey, CA 90241. ENGLAND. Write for overseas pany regarded by many people as the prices. I also noted that back issue best photographic printers in the number 95, also available, contains United States today. They screened an article entitled "The Story of 3-D the stereo pictures with a laser scan- Photography." ner that produces extremely fine dots, The unusual hand-held Holmes The viewer and photos were pro- viewer shown here was manufactured vided by Mr. Ray H. Bohman, by Underwood & Underwood. It con- N.S.A. member, in response to re- Hand tains patent dates of July 29, 1902, quests by Don Lowy and Ed March 31, 1903 and October 11, Berkowitz for information about 1904. All of the patents were to stereoscopes to be featured in their Henry E. Richmond, Westwood, N.S.A.-sponsored book, - "The Held N.J., and while they cover the lens Stereoscope - A Guide to Viewers". holder, hood and overall device, they There is considerable uncertainty do not include the rotating lens at- regarding the function of the rotating tachment shown more clearly in the lens attachment on Ray Bohman's Holmes closeup. The attachment has dual viewer. It appears to be a correcting T 7m worm gears which rotates an extra set device for an eyesight problem, of lenses in tandem. A vernier is pro- perhaps astigmatism. N.S.A. V iewer vided to indicate the position of the members with more information, lenses. please write to Don or Ed. Don can be reached at 29 Lincoln Avenue, Livingston, N.J. 07039, and Ed at 40 Longacre Drive, Livingston, N.J. Events 07039. Previous requests for information on stereoscopes from Don and Ed SEPT. 26 to JAN. 11 DEC. 12 have centered on the more unusual An exhibit of rare 19th century Tri-State Camera & Photographica viewers. At this point in their cameras, viewers, and photos from Show, Ramada Inn, Miami, FL. research, they would like to hear the Spira collection continues at the Adm. $2.50, call 212-374-1499 days, from members owning conventional George Eastman House in Rochester, 201-994-0294 eves & wknds. hand-held Holmes viewers, with pa- NY. Nine different stereo cameras DEC. 13 tent dates and/or model names. and several viewers are included. Delaware Valley Photographic Everyone has at least one or two of NOV. 3 to DEC. 12 Collectors Association. Buy, Sell, these basically "look alike" viewers. A major public exhibition of cur- Shop, Swap Show. George Don and Ed are interested in trying to rent stereo photography will be held Washingtpn Motor Lodge, King of tie down as many U.S. viewers as at the Open Space Gallery, 510 Fort Prussia, PA. Contact Mark Baltor, possible to manufacturers and St. ,Victoria, British Columbia. (See Apt. J-95, 450 Byberry Rd., patents. Of particular interest is article, p. 15, Sept./Oct. Stereo Philadelphia, PA 191 16 (215) whether anyone owns a Holmes World.) 676-0460. viewer manufactured by Kilburn? NOV. 13 DEC. 13 Edward B. Berkowitz N.S.A. Southwest Regional Tri-State Camera & Photographica Don Lowy Meeting at the Saga Motel, Show, Hyatt Hotel, West Palm Pasadena, CA. 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 Beach, FL. Adm. $2.50, call p.m., Stereo slide shows, swap views 212-374-1499 days, 201 -994-0294 eves & equipment. Contact Lou Smaus & wknds. (415) 941-0453. JAN. 3 YOUR BACK? NOV. 14-15 Tri-State Camera & Photographica Western Photographica Collectors Show, Holiday Inn, Livingston, NJ. Only a few major photographers Association 14th Annual Fall Trade Adm. $2.50, call 212-374-1499 days, and publishers printed catalogs of Fair. Pasadena City College, 201-994-0294 eves & wknds. their views for sale. Many of the Pasadena, CA. Write to WPCA, PO JAN. 9-10 smaller operators, however, did print Box 4294, Whittier, CA 90607. Second Annual FWCCC Photo lists of their offerings on the backs of NOV. 15 Trade Fair, St. Petersburg, FL. Con- their views, and these are often the Tri-State Camera & Photographica tact Roland Reinthaler, 150 11th only source for determining the out- Show, Sheraton North, Pittsburgh, Ave. SW., Largo, FL 33540. (813) put and coverage by the smaller PA. Adm. $3.00, Call 212-374-1499 531-7451. photographers. To make this infor- days, 201-994-0294 eves & wknds. JAN. 23 mation available, NSA is considering NOV. 21 Tri-State Camera & Photographica compiling and printing a collection of N.S.A. South Central Regional Show, Quality Inn Airport, Phoenix, these back-lists. Members having Meeting at the Brazos Center in Ariz. Adm. $2.50, call 212-374-1499 views with lists on the back are in- Bryan, Texas (east Bypass at Briar days, 201 -994-0294 eves & wknds. vited to send a clear Xerox copy to Crest Dr.) Admission, $1.00, 9:00 T.K. Treadwell, who will undertake a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact Tom JACK JOHNSON the compilation. Credit will be given Rogers, 1111 12th St. Huntsville, TX to contributors when the listings are 77340 (713) 291-01 10. (continued from page 17) published. NOV. 22 married for the fourth time the fol- Tri-State Camera & Photographica lowing year to another white divor- STEREO VIEW CONTEST Show, Stouffer's National Center, cee. No longer the terror he had once The Club Daguerre-Darrah will Arlington, VA. Adm. $2.50, call been in the ring, he continued to give sponsor their annual stereo view con- 212-374-1499 days, 201-994-0294 eves exhibition bouts, but his primary test in conjunction with the 5th An- & wknds. employment was in a New York side- nual Antique & Classic Photographic NOV. 29 show and penny arcade. Trade Fair to be held Feb. 27-28, Tri-State Camera & Photographica Johnson never quite outgrew his Ramada Inn Central, Wichita, KS. Show, Howard J-ohnson, Windsor love of fast women and fast cars. He Contest medallions will be designed Locks-Hartford Conn. Adm. $3.00, met death as he had life, high speed by graphic artist Nelson Schmitt. The call 212-374-1499 days, 201 -994-0294 and head-on, in an auto crash in Contest is open to all. For further in- eves & wknds. North Carolina in June of 1946. formation write to Contest Chair- DEC. 6 Elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in man, PO Box 16214, Wichita, KS or Photographic Historical Society of 1954, Jack Johnson was recognized call Roger York, 3 16-264-5927. For New York, Statler Hotel, New York, as one of the premier fighters of all table information write to Trade NY. Write to PHSNY, PO Box 1839, time. His biggest challenge in the ring Fair, PO Box 16214, Wichita, KS or Radio City Station, New York, NY had been the color barrier, a chal- call Betty Graham, 3 16-265-0393. 10101. lenge he successfully met. CLASSIFIEDS As part of their membership dues, all members receive 100 words of Free classified adver- tising. Free ads are limited to a maximum of three (3) a year, with a maximum of 35 words per ad. Additional ads may be inserted at 134 per word. Please include payments with ads. We ALL STEREO VIEWS on glass slides 2% " are not equipped to do billings. Display ad rate is $45. a page "camera ready" (to be x 5" or larger. Please state prices and reproduced exactly as submitted). Other size ad rates sent upon request. Deadline for all condition. George Fain, 525 Hayworth advertising is published each issue at the end of the "Editor's View" on page 2. Special Ave., Apt. 103, Los Angeles, CA 90048. advertising problems should be directed to the National Stereoscopic Association. P.O. Box ALL AMERICAN INDIAN Stereoviews. 14801. Columbus, OH 4321 4 or call (614) 263-4296. David Jones, 25 Cleveland Ave., Mar- tinsville, VA 24112. (703) 638-1198 eves. want lists. All plus shipping. SASE, MUYBRIDGE VIEWS. Top prices paid. FOR SALE please. D. Berenson, 132 Colwell Ave., Also Michigan and mining - the 3Ms. Brighton, MA 02135; (617) 254-1565. STEREO TRAVEL SET (1908), Nether- Many views available for trade. Leonard lands, 1001100, maroon box fair, cards LARGE LIST stereo views for sale. Also Walle, 49525 W. Seven Mile, Northville, exc. (1 clipped corner mount), $125; S-T auction every 60 days. Sample list $1. MI 48167. (313) 348-9145. Jack Stewart, Warriors Mark, PA 16877. Set, France, 991100 lower half maroon KILBURN STEREOS, any subject. Also box good, cards exc. (1 stained), $85. M.A. STEREOVIEW CATALOG. Military, stereos, any amount, showing N.H., Swegle, 5103 Hamilton, Omaha, NE nautical, western, occupational, town Maine, CapeCod, Martha's Vineyard, 68132. views, etc. Bought and sold. Send $1 for Nantucket. Write: Andy Griscom, 1106 N. STEREO REALIST f13:5 with case, very comprehensive catalog of stereoviews Lemon Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025. plus early and historical newspapers, good condition $90.00 plus postage. Jack ALASKA: All photographers, all periods. books, documents, and images. Gordon Billington, Box 415, N. Attleboro MA Also tintypes and daguerreotypes. Linda Totty, 576 Massachusetts Avenue, 02761. (617) 699-2670. 5 PM best time to Wiggins, Box 71, McGrath, AK 99627. call. Luneburg, MA 01462. HELP in compiling a title list of views by RADEX BINOCULARSCOPES: Full frame James Thurlow, Manitou, Colorado; esp. 35mm stereo slide viewer. Oversized WANTED series on: Indians, Grand Canyon of glass lenses, excellent condition. $12 Arkansas, Twin Lakes & vicinity; and MACRO-STEREO EQUIPMENT wanted ead ppd; extra holders, or realist Leadville. Views for sale also welcome. for use by avid stereo user who has none. adapters, 2/$1. Mr. Poster, Box 1883 W.S. Alan Young, 2301 S. Clayton St., Denver, Any macro stereo system considered. Hack, NJ 07606. (201) 340-1068. CO 80210. Please advise name, model and price. MODELSCOPE c1950's, slide holder has Write or call Ron Speicher, Box 7, Albert- AVIATION, famous people, Boer War, 3 color nude stereo pairs, viewer new in son, NY 11507. (516) 546-3513. Spanish-American war, Russo-Japanese Risque (for 1950!) box. Great display War, WWI, naval, San Francisco earth- NEW YORK CITY, STEREO VIEWS, all item: $10 each ppd, or $9Oldozen. Mr. quake, Neil Clewner, 30 Glenmere Ln., periods, tennis and related San Fran- Poster, Box 1883 W.S. Hack, NJ 07606. Commack, NY 11725. (201) 340-1068. cisco Earthquake, British Royalty. Will buy or exchange from wide variety of THEODORE ROOSEVELT or Rough REALIST STEREO f12.8, case, flash V.G. Subjects. Bryan Ginns, 152 E. 84th St., Riders. Views of St. Peter's church, Tiber $289.50. TDC Vivid Delux 716 proj. excl. New York, NY 10028. River, Castle of San Angelo (all in Rome). with case $389.50, both $600.00. Send Send description, price & condition to: U & U NORWAY BOXED SET, or, will sell long SASE, current listing stereo items Johanek, RD-2, Box 261-1, New Tripoli, book on same. Also want views of W. Va., plus free trick stereo print. Items shipped PA 18066. UPS prepaid. Robert T. O'Brien, 5101 N. Carolina, golf. Les Woelflin, 327 Vine Lauderdale Dr., Dayton, OH 45439. St., Beckley, WV 25801. IMAGES TAKEN BY SAUL DAVIS, Niagara Falls, Canada West. Please ad- STEREO SLIDE PROJECTOR: Hawk STEREO NUDES: 3l/z x 7 copy prints of vise as to condition and price. Hyla Fox, series stereo projector preferred but stereo daguerreotypes, $2 each, set of 7 114 Bombay Ave., Donsview, Ontario, other models may be suitable. Eileen for $10; realist-format nude slides from Canada M3H 1C3. the 19501s, color $1 50, black-and-white Birch, Massachusetts Institute of (1200 different slides just reprinted from Technology, Building E10-138, Cam- STEREOVIEWS of Mt. LowelEcho Moun- original negatives) $1. TDC Stereo bridge, MA 02139. tain in Pasadena, Calif. area (railroad, Project-or-View with extra 2 x 2 carrier hotels, etc.). Barry Megdal 13559 Haynes LOGGING VIEWS: WashingtonlOregon. and case, all near-mint, $225. Books: St., Van Nuys, CA 91401 Any views by Darius Kinsey, or of Seattle "American Cinematographer Magazine" and Puget Sound area. Irving E. Smith, TDC 116 OR 716 STEREO PROJECTOR in special 3-D issue with viewer, $9.50; Box 708. Okanogan, WA 98840. exc. cond., storage boxes for Realist for- "Points of View - The Stereograph in mat stereo slides. Also Realist film iden- America," with viewer, $12.50; "Stereo- EARLY FOREIGN STEREOS: Unusual: tifier. Barry Megdal, 13559 Haynes St., photography" - Royal Photographic places, events, & photographers or Van Nuys, CA 91401. Society Monograph, $18.50; 3-Dimen- pre-1860. Identified French photo- sional Photography" by McKay, $35. Also graphers. English comics by unusual STEREO VIEWERS for pairs of 2%'' x Available: instruction books, service photographers: Anthony, Eastlake, 2% " slidesand another for pairs of 24mm manuals, cameras, lens accessories CJHughes, Phiz, Reynolds, Toby, JR)(D, x 36mm slides, preferably with 10-volt (hoods, clu filters, adapter rings, etc.), etc. Russell Norton, 1070, New Haven, CT lamps. Donald A. Glaser, 3514 Dwight viewers, cases, 3-D glasses, etc. - send 06504. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. SWEDEN: stereo views, Tru-Vue and FLORIDA IMAGES: Stereo, cabinet, CDV, mechanical parts in perfect working order. Viewmaster reels. Richard N. Pitman, etc. Any subject, any condition. Buy or "Very good" - 60 percent original finish, 3516 Savana Lane, Alameda, CA 94501. trade. R. Cauthen, P.O. Box 342, Lees- item complete but wood or leather slightly burg, FL. 32748. scratched, scuffed, or marred, metal worn STEREOVIEWS of John P. Soule, but no corrosion or pitmarks. "Good" - Harpers Ferry, Dakota Territories, snow BRASS BANDS: All 19th century images 45 per cent original finish, minor wear on scenes, hunting scenes, older farming of American bands and bandsmen hold- exposed surfaces, no major broken parts scenes, C&O Canal. Will buy or trade. ing brass instruments. Cashltrade. Send but may be in need of minor replacement David Klein, Jr., 14416 Harrisville Rd., Mt. photocopylprice to Robert Hazen, 9105 parts, metal rusted or pitted in places but Airy, MD 21771. East Parkhill Drive, Bethesada, MD cleanable, leather scuffed andlor aged. 20014, (301) 530-1345. VlEWS by Hoff or Hissong of LaGrange, "Fair" - 25 per cent original condition, Indiana or whatever. Richard Marks, 219 MALE NUDES in any stereo format ex- well used and worn, in need of parts S. Sherman, LaGrange, IN. 46761. cept curved mount; also semi-nude male replacement and refinishing. figure studies. Modern or vintage, by man OIL REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANlAviews or woman. Write J.D. Weinrich, 2609 (esp. Franklin, PA). Also portrait views by Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218. Sarony, Gurney, etc. R.K. Smith, 13471 Alpine Ave., Seminole, FL 33542. (813) RARE DAGUERREOTYPES and dags in 392-3332. quantity. All Southworth & Hawes and J.J. Hawes photographs and ephemera. NEW HAMPSHIRE views by the Kimballs 1982 NSA Quality Photographica wanted for resale. and all state views by D. Barnum. Lillian Exile Books, 2 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, A. Parker, RD 2-Box 265, Marathon, NY NY 12572. (914) 876-7993. 13803. (607) 849-3039. CONVENTION CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK stereo YOSEMITE and other California stereo- views-all scenes by all publishers. Also: views buyltrade. Information wanted on - fine early English sentimental &genre by DATE CHANGED Yosemite stereophotographers for Elliott, Sylvester, etc. H. Mitchel, Avery historical research project. Sawyers VM Library, Columbia University, New York, Preparations are well underway for reels for saleltrade exchange lists. Lou - NY 10027. (213) 280-3502. Smaus, 668 Oakwood Ct., Los Altos, CA the next NSA Conference/Show. 94022. MICHIGAN stereographs amd 19th Cen- Please note the date has been changed tury Michigan images in all formats to August 6-8, 1982, to avoid conflict BOSTON FIRE VlEWS by Soule, H.G. wanted. Generous trades or top prices. with the annual PSA Convention. Smith and Hill & Bowers. I have many ex- Dave Tinder, 6404 Coleman, Dearborn, The show will be held at the Conven- cellent views to trade. Mike Novak, 4138 MI. 48126. tio Center, San Jose, Calif. C Patrice, Newport Beach, CA 92663. A large hall, 56x128 ft., will be SMALL TOWN PENNA. views wanted. TRADE available for dealer tables. The We also sell views. Large list every 60 "Show" room, 50x50 ft., will ac- days. Sample list $1. Jack Stewart, War- GLASS STEREO VlEWS of US subjects comodate competitive exhibits, riors Mark, PA 16877. (including Indians) by Ferrier and Soulier. special invited exhibits and seating Will trade for John Moran views of for the many illustrated lectures and BALTIMOREIMARYLAND - Lincoln, Cir- Tasmania taken on 1874 Transit of Venue workshops planned as well as general cus, Art Seidman, 59 Caraway, Expedition. Nigel Lendon, Box 142, Bal- Reisterstown, MD 21136. and special meetings. main, NSW. 2041 Australia. Program planning is progressing VlEWS of Theodore Roosevelt, William well. A greatly expanded program Jennings Bryan; pre-1880 San Francisco STANDARD TERMS over this year's offering is planned. city views, Buffalo Bill (cabinet cards, C-D-V's also). Scott Eastburn, 457 Bolero There will be at least three sessions Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663. VlEWS (during which the sellers' hall will be An."Excellent" view is a clear, sharp im- closed) as well as workshops. "The STEREOVIEWS of Lake Winnipesaukee, age on a clean, undamaged mount. "Very West" will be the featured theme in Wolfeboro, Center Harbor, Melvin good" is used to describe a view slightly both talks and exhibits, but other Village, and other New Hampshire Lakes less perfect than the above. There will be areas and subjects will be covered Region topics; fire engines; coin minting no major defects in the view or mount. A and currency production; soda fountains; "Good" view is in about average collect- also. Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado; able condition. An image may be slightly To have the biggest and most suc- music boxes and phonographs. En- faded, corners may be rubbed or the cessful NSA show yet will require thusiastic buyer! Dave Bowers, Box 1224, mount may be stained. Please state if much careful planning and im- Wolfeboro, NH 03894. views have folded or damaged mounts. plementation. NSA members are CAMERAS urged to write to the President, Tex PORTLAND, OREGON views. Also early "New" - Equipment as shipped from the N.W. industry (lumber, fishing, etc.). Will Treadwell, committee members or manufacturer. "Mint" - 100 per cent buy, but I prefer to swap. Bob Trow- Lou Smaus, SW Regional Director original finish, everything perfect. In new bridge, 5308 S.W. Illinois St., Portland, and Show Director, and offer sugges- condition in every respect. "Excellent" - OR 97221. (503) 642-8676 days (503) tions, comments and/or help in any 80 per cent to 100 per cent original finish. 246-5764 eve. area. Let's have your ideas now! similar to new, used little, no noticeable PLAN FOR '82 - IT'S NSA STEREO VIEWS of Dover, NH. Thom Hin- marring of wood or leather, little or no dle, Box 373, Dover, NH 03820. brassing, lens clean and clear, all IN SAN JOSE VIEWS WANTED BY THESE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Kilburn Bros. squarecornered mounts, especially with revenue stamp; Soule, Barnum, Pease, Bennett, Curtiss, Heywood, Hurst, Melander, Stacy, Weller, Langenheim, E.L. Wilson. Early English and European photographers, especially Add-Free Envelopes Wm. England, Braun, G.W. Wilson, Frith, Rare manuscripts and documents am be stored and peJenad Ogle & Edge, York, and Bedford. indefini* in thehigh quality aid-frremvebpes.Stock iscom~b free of any contaminating or deteriomting chemical agents. MhMe in iuoy onb with or without flap. Acid-free odh- secures all other GLASS AND TISSUE VIEWS binding seams. Special sizes are moilable for nqptives. WANTED, ESPECIALLY EUROPEAN Mylhment Photogr~phPbvtedom Clear see-thru powbindm Inside binding edge grips manusciipt MAKERS AND SUBJECTS. firmly in pkxe. Compktebprotects contents from fingeIlnints and out- side contaminobon whik document is being reod or copied for refml FLAT-MOUNT VIEWS WANTED IN putpa~es. Archiual pokter, cchemical~inert compkteb ptects THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: documept$ prints and other vital, irreplaceable contents. Matte Finished Mylm@~leeues Industry, farming, occupations, disasters, Negatiw protection with ample space for indexing. Rearmmended maritime, people, plants and animals, ex- for quick referml purposes. Special pofyester matte finish prewnts in- timote con- thereby avoiding aryfeno4rping ffifh'ngoffih emulsion). positions, comic and genre. Negatiws can be easily viewed without removal from enwlope. Will purchase or trade. Send for Free Brochure. PHOTOFlLE 2000 Lewis Zlon. IlHnob 60099 USA. T.K. Treadwell (312) 872-7557 4201 Nagle Rd. Bryan, TX 77801 . More on C.L. Weed Wallace R. Beardsley The recent publication of Peter In Palmquist's recent Stereo World to conclude that the "Oriental Palmquist's new book Lawrence and article about Charles L. Weed1 it is Series," published by Thomas Houseworth / ThomasHouseworth & suggested that Weed might have been Houseworth & Co., was photo- Co., a unique view of the west, the photographer who obtained the graphed by Charles L. Weed, and 1860-1886 by N.S.A. gives special im- large series of stereographs of China that he obtained these stereographs portance to the following new infor- and Japan, headed "Oriental during the summer and fall of 1867. mation relating to photographer Scenery," listed in the Thomas Charles L. Weed. While researching Houseworth & Co. catalog for 1869. IPeter Palmquist, "Yosemite's First the files of the San Francisco Alta No proof of this, however, had as yet Stereo Photographer, Charles California in regard to a different been discovered. That this indeed was Leander Weed (1824- 1903)," Stereo matter, Mr. Robert W. Parkinson of the case is now clearly established World, 6, (September-October), p. 4. Berkeley noted a letter from a cor- from examination of the titles com- respondent in Yedo, Japan published prising this series. Of the 153 in the November 20, 1867 issue. stereographs which make up the full Dated October 23, 1867, it includes series, a total of 3 1 were obtained in the following particular: Yedo, Japan. Especially remarkable Your Renewal Notice Mr. Weed, formerly of San is the fact that 30 of these are natural will be in Francisco, has been here several scenes while the remaining stereo- weeks taking photographs of the graph, number 129, is entitled "'The the mail soon country around Yedo, and, in ad- Gororgio,' or Tycoon's Cabinet, dition to natural scenes, has with the American Minister and his PLEASE REPLY managed to get a picture of some Secretary, Yedo." Obviously this is very high officials, a thing the photograph of "some very high PROMPTLY unheard of before in these ex- officials" which is referred to in the clusive regions. letter. It becomes logical, therefore, Thank You The National Stereoscopic Association's Lawrence & Houseworth / Thomas Houseworth & Co. a unique view of the west

By Peter E. Palmquist

This 150 page book is printed on high quali- ty coated stock, with faithful reproductions of dozens of stereographs, other photo- graphs and advertisements. The book is beautifully bound in hard covers with gold stampings. The published price is $22.95 plus $1 .OO postage. Dealer inquires welcome. Make checks payable to National Stereoscopic Association, P.O. Box 14801, Columbus, OH 43214. PETER E. PALMQUIST, 1183 Union Street, Arcata, California, 95521

TERMS--Ten day return on all items. Phone orders held seven days for payment. Payment with order, plus 50~postage for one view, 75~for 2-3, $1 for 4-5, etc. California residents must add 6% sales tax. TELEPHONE: (707) 822-3857, evenings.

1 ALASKA Kilburn 1112726 "Bound for the Klondyke (dog team, etc.)", 1898; EXC $5 2 --Kilburn ill2734 "An army of miners (Chilcoot pass)" famous scene, 1898; EXC $5 3 --Kilburn 1113091 "Our Faithful Friends (dog team right up front)" 1898; EXC $6 4 --Kilburn 1113138 "City of Cold Feet (great view of a large tent city)" 1899; EXC $10 5 --Keystone, grey mt. 119191 "Bound for the Kondike (Chilcoot pass)" 1898; EXC $4 6 --U&U, buff mt. "The starting point for Dawson City, Lake Bennett" 1901; VG+ $4 7 --Ingersoll litho 11258 "Our Alaskan Sisters (closeup of four natives)" 1898; EXC $4 8 BLACKS 2 different cabinet cards (not stereo) of racist humor, sketches photo'd by MeGreer of Chicago, 1882; somewhat soiled, otherwise VG $6 9 --Keystone 1110551 "How much ob dis road am you titled to suh? (bicycle)" 1899; VG+ $4 10 --U&U "Jes dis Niggah's fool luck!--bofe arms full an dat rooster a beggin to be took along (black man with two watermelons in a farmyard setting)" 1904; EXC $8 11 --A.S. Campbell 1600 "Will he hit it (game of marbles, 8 black youths)" 1896; VG $8 12 --A.S. Campbell 11654 "A family affair (black women gossiping)" 1896; one print slightly light, some foxing, otherwise VG $4 13 --A. S. Campbell 11702 "Spoil de Rod and Spoil de Coon (spanking)" 1897; VG $8 14 --Litho 1555 "Dis am de pick of dat patch (watermelon thieves)" EXC $3 15 --Litho 11556 "Dem brats done gone and stole dat melon (more thieves)" EXC $3 16 --Kilburn 116947 "Cotton Picking in Full Blast (classic view)" Slt soil, else EXC $5 17 CALIFORNIA "Alum Rock Canon, Santa Clara" red mt. possibly by A. Price; VG $5 18 --Croquet players at resort; advertisement for Oak Glen Cottage, Ventura County on verso. Great view of scarce 19th C. recreation in progress. Nicely done; EXC $35 19 --"Orange grove looking North, Pasadena; red mt. possibly by Brewster, c.1875; G+ $4 20 --Norton, Nichols & Co. (scarce Los Angeles firm) "Alkali Ripple 11109"; mount worn, small piece of left print missing from corner, else VG $4 21 --Cabinet size red mt. view of an OIL DERRICK, great, bold view, c.1875-80; EXC $30 22 --Webster & Albee, House with palm tree (Los Angeles?), Slt Soil; VG $3 23 --Kilburn, buff mt. 118027 "Calif. Lemon & Orange Exhib., Columbian Expo" 1893; EXC $4 24 --Kilburn, grey mt. 118073 "Calif. State Building, Columbian Expo" 1893; EXC $4 25 MCKINLEY Kilburn, buff mt. 1110429 "President McKinley" very close head shot, 1896; Slt soil, otherwise near EXC $10 26 --U&U, buff mt. 111832 "McKinley & wife" 1896; slt soil, else VG $4 27 --Wmer. Stereo Co. "The McKinley Family Burial Plot, Canton, Ohio" 1901; EXC $5 28 --Keystone 1112450 exceptional handtinted view of funeral flowers, colorful, 1901; EXC $8 29 MORAN, THOMAS U&U a6086 "Thos. Moran, America's great scenic artist, sketching at Bright Angel Cove, Arizona" 1903; fine view of this illustrious gent; EXC $15 30 NEW MEXICO 9 different views by Western Stereoscopic Co. of Gothenburg, Nebraska, 5 cab. size, 4 std. Includes streets, civic buildings, baseball game, and local scenery in and around Deming, N.M. 11's 1, 9, 14, 25, 26, 34, 35, 37, and 38; scarce and interesting; some views spotted or waterstained, most VG $45 31 PHOTOGRAPHIC (Mather's?) photographic barge, Oil Creek, Penna.; close view of barge with "Photographic views" sign on roof; includes several people in foreground and two skinnydipping! Oil derricks on river bank. View on red mount by Rice of Chicago; detailed enough to clearly view sunprinting frames on deck; VG+ $60 32 --Litho 11534 "Japanese Boys Using Stereoscope" lots of action; VG+ $7 33 --Litho #20 (S. F. earthquake) "City Hall--photographer in foreground; EXC $7 34 --U&U "From O'Neill's Point, Grand Canyon, Ariz." fine view of photographer at work; clear and exceptional stereo 1903; EXC $50 35 --U&U 1/23 "From Cloud's Rest (Yosemite)" Man with camera facing forward 1902; EXC $7 36 REILLY, J.J. /I156 "Cactus Rockery, woodward's, S.F." red mt. super detail; EXC+ $20 37 SOULE, J.P. 2 views of Yosemite & Big trees; 111268 & 1275; mounts worn; G $6 38 WATKINS, C.E. 114804 "Ready for Irrigation, Sunny Slope, L.A." New Series from 1880; Prints rich and striking; EXC $35 39 --Hart neg 11151 "Cape Horn, C.P.R.R. ; mount worn; G+ $6 40 --I13705 "~esidenceof Chas. Crocker, S.F." red mt. corns worn, slt soil; G+ $15 41 --2 diff. views Yosemite; #1010 & 1022, ye1 mts., worn corns, c.1865; G+ $10 42 --/I60 (neg dates from 1861!) "The Sentinel, Yosemite" ye1 mt; VG $15 43 YOSEMITE Keystone, buff mt. 115019 "Agassiz Rock" strong prts, slt soil, 1897; VG $5 44 --Keystone, 2 diff views, buff mts.; 11391 (El Capitan) &115001 (Bridal Veil); G+ $4 45 --"Mt Ord from Bloody Canon" mountain view of lake; VG $3 46 --2 diff. views by Lawrence & Houseworth; //I128 & Merced River, yel. mts, slt soil, both copyrighted 1866; 317 & 319 Montgomery St. address; G+ $12 47 --#1103 by Thomas Houseworth "Bridal Veil Fall" red mt, prints slt light; VG $15 48 --2 views: 1) Agassiz Rock 2)El Capitan; red mts. possibly by Reilly, c .1875; G+ $5 49 --Kilburn 119320 "In midair 3000 feet up (Sentinel rock with people)" 1894; VG+ $4 50 --"The pioneer's Cabin (Big tree)" yel. mt., slt chipping of prnts else VG $3 51 --Agissiz Rock and Yosemite Falls; red mt., possibly by Reilly, c.1875; VG $5 52 --Man on Sentinel rock with Yosemite valley below, by Anthony; red mt, slt soil: VG $4 53 --"Augur Holes Through Original Big Tree" ye1 mt., slt soil, else VG $3 54 --6 diff views; El Capitan, Merced River, Agassiz Rock, Yos. Falls, etc. G+ $7 55 --lo diff views: Yos. Falls, various overviews; 1/43, 378, 5001, 5002, 5011, 5019, 5029, 5009, 9468, 9467; small amount of scuffing, spots else VG $12 56 E.Fine handtinted overview "View of Winslow, Illinois, A present from Wm. Cox of Winslow, Received by mail at Cambridge, Mass. Nov. 24, 1880" on verso; VG+ $10 57 --U&U 22 views of Arizona in box; a few water stained, many Exc. average VG $40 58 --All 50 litho views of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Series, average VG to EXC $40 59 --All 10 views of "Mr. & Mrs. Newlywed and the French Cook" by U&U; fine prints, slt mount wear, otherwise near EXc; wonderful series, one of U&U1s best; VGft- $50 60 --Book: THE WORLD WAR THROUGH THE STEREOSCOPE (3rd ed), pub. by Keystone View Co.; contains complete listings of Keystone's WWI stereo, plus much, much, more; EXC $50 61 --Advertisement: 6x9 inch sheet WATKINS' WORLD-RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS: lots of fine data on Watkins' views "from stereoscopic to Imperial" at his parlors, 427 Montgomery St., S.F.; small portion of lower right corner missing w/o touching advert. superb Watkins' item from about 1883; EXC $70 62 --another advert: WATKINS' NEW GEMS OF PACIFIC COAST SCENERY; aljout 6x5 inches; includes important notice of "The New Northwest, Oregon, Washington Territory, and British Columbia, also YELLOWSTONE!!! Item from about Sept 1885; VG+ $50 63 --20 stereo negat$ves 4.5 x 10.7 Centimeters in original Lumiere & Jougla box; subjects include towns, animals and landscapes; VG+ $12 64 --Hunters: great studio portrait of two men with rifles, each smokes a pipe, one in camoflage garb; 4x6 print on 6x8 mount; mt. slt crease not affecting image, fine overall contrast and detail; near EXC $15 65 --Very important historical image: "View of Panama by [Charles] Ryder, Nov. 1, 1867." Image about 11x8 inches on mount; mount torn at edges, partly mended, half-inch tear in blank sky area does not affect composition, slt soil probably cleanable. Ryder was the photographer of the Telegraph Expedition which photographed Alaska in 1866 (before Muybridge!!!). Rare image. Print signed by Ryder on verso; VG $150 66 --Exceptional scrapbook of San Francisco bridge construction--Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges. Assembled by man who made a daily commute under the bridges each day; contains several hundred photographs showing all stages of construction. Images well captioned. The majority of views are artistic, and from dramatic angles plus many pictorial views of San Francisco Bay. Numerous memorabilia as well; newspaper clippings and special editions. autographed invitations to bridge openings, etc. Altogether a fascinating and historically significant album of the West. Album a bit worn with bent corners, contents generally excellent; VW$350 JOHN WEILER 49 East Longview STEREO Columbus, OH 43202

RULES, All views are sold to the hiphcst bidder at an ndvnnre over the next hiphrst hid. In the ci+~of fir hldn, thr onrliest mil bidder wins the lot. Succ~ssrulbidder? wlll he notilled by mall, and views will be rent upon rrrpipt or p~yrnontfor views. GRAPHS po5tr?pe, and insurance. CI.OSIl1: DATE IS DECFMRER 8 (Tuesdsy). Meil bids most h~ received here hy this dntr. 1l~one bidn ?re ncceptpd until 11tOO PM E.3.T. RIDDIII;I The cstimntr:; riven are only -I (wid? to hlddln~and do not affect thr sellln,. prices. 'TI,? rnillirn~rn hid on Ill" 1"t AUCTION SALE is $l.oo. pleas9 bid in ir,cr~m?ntn of ,',ti

54. EXPOSITIONSI panama-pacific Expo.. San Franciaro~Keystone 1778R Fountain of Enera in Action from Scott St. Entmncr. Vl: r5T $6.00 55. " " " i Pnnme-Pacific Expo.. Keyrfone 17805 Sportacular Fl?rtrirsl Display. view of bulldinrs illumi",t"d at niphi. 1. I.:T $6.00 56. FRANCE, udutthrrc views of P.irin, (i:~)I'Va7 nlrf ~lleMnnumentl ( $3) lShl inlare of Justice:. 115).- 1579 narrow L.itln Ulrnrter ::t. ' F.;? $1~.00 '' : Keystone~ Fourteen viws of citirc and ~mintrycid?E i:P tO.00 GERMANY, Ublli Five views of Nureinburp. Cc,lopnr, ttlr I1r~sd1.nOpern Housl'. and the Rhelnstein Castle. 37. liR. LiQ. ',Ji, and '57. I ?.:T V.00 " i 11. C. Whltei Flttron views of citirl, mnnliments, mount 1,"s. A really ~ttrnctiveloL. E l~'T815.00 llAWAII8 Keystonc 70572 An American Super Mill I. I :'r 'I3.00 HI1N:ARY: Keystonet Six views of schoolkidn, cities, etc. E 1:;'l' .I',.00 HIIWPINSI 1I&11 A Supper in th? Woods. Indi.in Territory. Cln-e vic,w 0' c?mp with two hunters. rifle. deer heiw rklnn-d. L l'.:T .BJ.00 63. " : UaU Csrrylng aountair, ::h~rp to l'?mp. Mts. of Montnnn. l1oi.-tirlr sheep up onto haroe on mountninsldr. S F;T .fS.OO 64. ' , u&u TWO views or ~lk!iont~n(. in wyaminp nnd ~ontnnnvo i..;~.?h.00 65. INDIANSi Keystone lilll Indi-ln F~rnil~,nt Wipwm I: F:: l' $4 .On 66. i UIU 1121 hlR6 Wolni. a mr-:I vil1.ii.l. of lloni 1ndi:ms. Arlzal>t. several lndinns in forrpround; rliffto~~ilwrll~nps. V:-S i'.:.' F5.00 67. " : Ethnaloricsl RRCP:: of ~irn;erien: 'i.' chiel ned ~lvrr(-) Erst~rin~ Arena. Close view of Indlnni: on lhorrrh,rk. I;-v: 1:;T .$R.ao 68. IREIANLI: H. C. Whit?; Sir views of Pe~::-int:. ?nd GCP~PN. V8:-E I..:: 16.00 69. " t UbU8 Fourteen view of citie-3 nil country-.iil~. VI:-E I 11' :/17.00 70. ITALY, H. C. White; !:even stereos of rpl li-imm nfnirfures; Rome. I' I :T $5.00 71. " 8 Keystonr; Li~htassorted vipwsl ruins. cit~pz.rfc. 1. FYI' !f',.OiI 72. KILBURIII 75 Ascendinir Mr. Wlshinpton. R~idliide vie.^ SI~OW~II~lfw~y II,IUSP and buggy. Yellow, round-rnrn~renrly 1111 mourlt. I I :P .? 3.00 73. '' I Ih0 Proflli. Lnk~,i'mnconin Notcll. Rowhot! and tourist,; by dock. Square-corner flit mount. v:-E 1.31' $3.00 74. ''. I 3'48 Mt. W??hinpton RR. View strnipht up the cop tr~cknto thr distant peak; rffrctivt. stereo. Round-rrlp. flat mt. E ETT $3.00 75. MINING, Michiran! I. d. Emery, 53 Jackson Iron Minc. Cut No. 11.. from Lake SUPP~IOI.VLPWS series. Shows two mlnrrn ?t work on hillside. ' unrr- corner ve~lowmount. s~ii,tl~lvstained. c-vf: FST"~R.OO 76. " l~l&klillln. soith-~lkot;, A. i~ollockred cabinet alze vww fltlpdz Placer lfininp ln Rlnck I! 111s. .lever 11 miners and i:loir? hox~,;in forepround, iarpe huildinm and cnhlr~?:in di-.tnnee. :;llphtly stained and one imapc is creased. c I'.;T $70.00 77 bISSOURI: Thrrr views by J. C. Mncurdy. Roaneville# CenLrnl Niliorl~lRank, Morpln St. Looklnp W. (snow-covered ntrrrt ~ndhuildinr:;. srv~nl81pns)l

rii.lll is connidernbly st~ined.Still, pr~;ltsubject and scarce. Second vi,~shows w.~ron, tent, cowboys; sl. stnlniw in +ky. c EST $20.00 COLORAI~O~i:olllr,r I?!+ viner-~lCprlnpr. Finr yellow-mt. rnbinet vie*, of wrnIn orl or-rbnrk 111 torrprnund, aprin~bulldirles and structure: .>lonp with fo,lrlnts I" disflnce. V:-E EST $5.00 " " : :1llirii.lrnrnz:;1rn?1 :;t?tion Pikes Peak. close vlew of bulldinp .ind vilifors. c-VC EST $5.00 " " , ,,%,IMl"it0" 7"d Pike's Peak. Disflnt view or town nicr1y frnmed fltrnriiit> free!;. Caod stereo effect. vc EST $3.00 .. ', , rlalr tllur 9rrnir vi~si,;mnd cnnyo~of the ~rknns-s; (14) 10623 Mummy R:I~~PP,FS~PZ F1rka (110) 106114 ROX Canyon, Ouray; (64) 6705 Satewa) 10 1110 r:.~~.drnnt tht. Cod.. Riclr cepi-i prlnl:;. gray mts. VC-E FC'P 87.00 COMICS, Orilllth i* Crifflth 35llR-13 SIX c~rdsPt involving black children l,,d tll" ,>,pprr, wlfrmrlon in the p~trh,whirh is hidden by adult. tntind ?nil r.ot up hy kid::, c~urhthy adult. Scnrce. Y: LCT $18.00 37. " 8 Kry-,f.nr,i. 10111? "Or? Whir! Doctor. Did Any of Them Get Aw~y*" Surprlnrd d-srl r~turn?horn- to triplets. Cro-it stereo VS-E EIT $3.00 -11 - " I llr~~ver-al1 C. 11. ~;rxv"s) h7nl A Darlnr ~ohbrl-v. Rum stesls barn bottlr whllr mothpr rhnt- with cop. Nicely done, rlose view of bnhy burry arlcl policpmln. E E:T dj.00 311. " 8 Uhll 7110 Rrp-lirinp while you wait. Old woman repalrs rip in junior..: t.ri,rtir,~; Wlfh jtmior still in them. Close sewine machin? and -rwlnr h1:;nrt in virw. v? EZ? $%00 35. " : llCl' "Culirl ly Srliool '~ncherdon't teach me nothing; only takes my penny iw?y". Horn tlcs bonnet onto poutinp dnuphtcr. Cute Vl; ES.' $3.00 36. " 1 rial :mnatsx >r lin~rtsxi well RS nlqhrq. cocky youn~sxlei;man st~rtl,..:~(IUIIP mlid lrrto dropplr~.dlshrs; she'; not plr?sed. 'W: EST 83.00 37. " , r'ell i:o~tr!ship in the Rori-im. Ch-irminp close virw of two chlldrrn in rnull.-drlwl, c.-~rl8 Pike's i'? ik ~n dlst?nre. VS-E EST $3.00 jR. " I tnyzI<,rin 10JrlR Alwiyr -1kp a Hornr loo Can Drive With Onr Hand. !Horn?-ilr.%wi huppv and srnaachrrs in for~praund. VC FST $7.00 31. WlI,LIAM 1R:lAlm .' 1.e C'tlatrlu dr :;tolzPntrl:;. Cohlene. From Views of the Hlr,,,p ,,,~:It~n v1i.w- of cities, rtrorches, counlryslde. E L.;T $8.00 113. EXPFDITIOPI':: Wlln~lrr'Olrv~y nf 1R77: 111 llnrLhern W?11 of the Grand Canyon "car 1t.p foc!t of To-ra-weap v?lley. Willlm Bell, photo. E ESP $15.00 1~1~. ', " 8 Powell rnrvr,y '"MTTIIIP rinn~clc,Views on Knnab Creek. llillers c~hinefmt. vlcw from ranyon t,oLfnm lnokinp up. VG-E E5P $10.00 45. " " " 8 l'owrll ::urvrv I60 Mamie's Fall. 1871 Hillers virw of srnnll mpidr ~n R rocky PIP". liic? rom~~sillon. E EST $10.00 ibh. .. ,, " : l'owrll Survry :2?5 Thr Polsrd Hock. Frsnd Cnnon Series. Unuou~lrork lorm-stinn in fore~round by l'illers. VG E';T $8.00 47. EXPO::II,IIINT,Irl.rlt~rlni.l~ ~~po. ce,,t~~~i,i IZ~VO~O co. 849(1) ~ach.11-ill, S. AVP. I ine r~l,ln-t mt. virw or m~chlnery, mpines. VG-s E!:T 8B.00 4R. " " ": C?rlfrnr~i?l Expo. Centenn~;il Photo Ca. Ithlihn Section. Acri. lI?l!. M?ny illrpl%vsof hottles ,nrl jar? are visible. E B::T $11.00 49. " "i .:t. LOUL World's Fair: two Keystone views of Eskimos. 13330 and l'i~r47. shnwinp F:.kimos. huskies, and kn)~ks. E LST $4.00 50, " ', "8 i.nui.;r.sr~? I'orcl,~ae Sxpot Ilniv~rs.rl(?raves) Flaborately carved wine c?sk from l'r%rrc~..ind Ohio State buildinp. two views. E EST $4.00 51. " " '": :;t. Loo,:; World's f~~r;11411 (171 D-sniel Webster's plow and steam plow OF L11" VLL pmir~?:;. 1. ~nr.view of firm equipment. E EST $3.00 57. " " "8 St. Louis World'; Fnlr; 11811 (?R) Maro Villnye, Philippi!ll, Sertion. odd s:i~linpv~ssel, straw-thatched huts. E EC-' $?.00 57. " " " t Stt.l,ouis wor1d.s Pair; U&U (37) "Medicine Men" with s uirming mt+lesn?kc.::, i:liff Iwellinps. Clonr view of "Indians" E E3T %11.00 Mylar"' Sleeves offer your stereo views complete archlval protection from further deterioration, finger- prints and handling abuse. Crystal clear, acld-free Mylar is the archival storage material recommended by librarians and archivists everywhere Stereo views can be viewed without removal from sleeves and frosted tab is ideal for identification and flling purposes. In addition, you can add publication stereo views to your collection by inserting them with backing cards into Mylar sleeves. 3%"View Sleeves ...... $15.00 per 100 4" View Sleeves ...... $16.00 per 100 I Backing Cards. For use with publication stereo view L clippings ...... $ 6.00 per 100

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5S1 Tissue- A theatrical scene of early American settlers with 5522 W.H. Jackson, Denver, Colo., "685-The Ute Iron Springs, their flintlocks fighting the "enemy" (maybe Indians!). Manitou." A tan cabinet-sized view of the spring house Woman holds supplies. Quite unusual. G., tissues intact, $6. with people in it. G., $8. 552 Tissue- Boating Scene. Women are helped from boat. Men 5523 Another---Omaha. Neb.; "No. 255 Scene about Crow Creek, stand in boat with poles. Interesting view. G., small near Sherman Station. Two pioneers sit among the fallen puncture in back tissue, $3. trees. Yellow mt. view, G., $8. 5S3 "71-The Street Minstrels." Yellow mt. view pub. by Walker, 5S24 Another---No. 172, Burning Rock Cut, Green River". Warsaw, N.Y. Grillwork Moresque pattern on reverse. Two Construction crew appear along track right-of way on Union young musicians playing a violin and a harp. V.G., $4. Pacific in passage cut through the rock. G., $9pp. 5S4 Sentimental- "No. 33, The Picture Book", yellow mt. view 5S25 Another---, haha, Neb. Yellow mt. view, "No. 89 Devil's Warsaw, N.Y. Mother points out pictures in book to her Gate Bridge, Weber Canon". Workmen stand next railroad two children. Grillwork Moresque pattern on reverse. G., $3. trestle. G., $9. 5S5 Lincoln- Skeleton Leaves, by Soule, Boston Copyright 1874 by 5526 "Indian Squalls (sic) Yo Semite Valley, Cal." An orange I.L. Rogers. Portrait of Lincoln among the leaves, Ostendorf mt. view by Reilly of Indian Squaws with their offspring; variant 91. Yellow mt., one end trimmed, but V.G. Cond., $5. one a papoose in a carrier. G., $40. 5S6 "Ronne & Washburn, Aerial Photography, Buffalo, N.Y." (stamped 5S27 "9208-G;ld Miners Climbing to the Sumnit of Chilkoot Pass, on reverse). Silver prints on gray card. View taken from an Alaska. A curved orange mt. view with silver prints of aircraft of cultivated land. c. 1920, It's rare to find such the miners struggling up the mountain with their loads. an early non-military professional stereo view. V.G., $12. An Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours view by Tingley, 1898 that resembles the orange mt. Alaskan Keystones. Exc., $8. 557 "584- New Iron R.R. Bridge at Portage, N.Y. with first test train of six Locomotive and their tenders" A yellow mt. 5528 Notman, Montreal-"Notre Dame Street, (Looking East), view by L.E. Walker, N.Y. Interesting view of a high Montreal No. 20851". An early yellow mt. street scene trestle with the locomotives. c. 1875, narrative on reverse, by this we1 1 -known Canadian photographer. V.G., slight G., $7. foxing, $6. 558 Another---"590-New Iron R.R. Bridge and Genesee Falls, Portage, 5S29 Crystal Pabace, London, "General View in the Tropical N.Y." View of same trestle with train on it. G., $6. Department . A early yellow mt., with Paul & Curtis, New York, blind stamped. Interesting view of the 559 Another--;"623-Glen Iris, Fountain. Portage Bridge in building construction. G., $4. distance. A nice scenic. G., $3. 5530 India-White Pagoda, Strebellnpootoor. A Negretti & Zambra 5.510 Another---"802-Portage R.R. Bridge, on Erie Railway-(reflection sytle gray mt. with typical description on the reverse. in river.) Nice composition set off by two tourists. G., $4. A good view, but foxed, $4. 5511 tbg. Railway Mt. Washington. A yellow mt. Kilburn of th; 5S31 "Frith, 302" (signed in negative). A yellow mt. view, pub. woodburning locomotive & passenger car. At botton of mountain by Anthony as no. 1407, "The Court of Sheshouk--". View in front of the waiting station, a stage coach, marked depicts the old ruins. G., $6 "Crawford House" waits as well as another stage behind it. One of the most interesting scenes we have seen. Dated 1871 5532 Perry Knitting Mills, Perry, N.Y. A silver print gray mt. G., couple of small stains, $6. view, c. 1910 by Olin. A view of the buildings at the end of the working day as the women workers leave the plant; 5512 Passenger Car railroad yard. A yellow mt. "Best" Series view all wearing hats and long skirts. Interesting social on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Yard full of old wood passenger implications V.G., $6pp. cars. Close one labeled, "Central Transportation Company ." Possibly photographed in Philadelphia. G., $5. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Its popularity dated back to the middle of the 19th century. It was a mecca for the rich who came to 5S13 Watkins, San Francisco- "Cape Horn CPRR, Cal-4201" An excellent gamble or to drink the medicinal spring waters. The following orange mt. close-up view of a 4-6-0 woodburning locomotive. three orange mt. views, c. 1860, by McDonald & Storey, reflect V.G., $40. Mountains & valley in the background. some of the charm of this resort: 5S14 "No. 25 Pearl Salt Block on B.R. & R.R. L S" Silver prints on 5S33 "Ramble in Congress ParkM(park still exists). A charming beige mt. of a railroad siding running to mill. Derrick scene with the visitors seated on park bench. Narrative (possibly oil) in background. Box car sits on siding and on reverse gives analysis of the spring waters available switchman stands at track switch. V.G., $4. in the park. Exc., $4. 5S15 "Upton's views of Minnesota---", Dalles Of The St. Croix". An 5534 "Ramble in Congress Park", another view of the bank stand idyllic yellow mt. view of a lake, pub. by Fearon. V.G., $3. in the background with visitors seated on chairs. Exc. $4. 5S16 "Lake Superior Vellit (?) Div., Northern Pacific RR" penned on 5S35 "Congress Spring, No.16", dated 1860. View of colonial reverse. Yellow mt. view by Illinworth, pub. by Flower & style structure with columns. Exc. $4. Hawkins, St. Paul, Minn. A interesting view of a truss construction of a wood railroad trestle. G., $6. 5536 Genesee Street, Auburn, N.Y. A good view of the unpaved street, church and little stores. An orange mt. view 5517 Another---"Dalles of the Vermillion". A nice view of a in G. Cond., some foxing, $3. waterfall. G., $2pp. 5537 Martha's Vineyard-Green mt. view by Shute. Dock scene 5518 Haynes, St. Paul, Minn.-Yellowstone Park Scenery. Four silver with people out rowing. G., $3. print views on beige cards of the wonders of Yellowstone. Avg. V.G., $15 for the lot. 5S38 New Haven-"Church St. & City Hall". Burndy & Williams. An excellent street scene with unpaved street. V.G., $4. 5S19 Watkin Pacific Coast-"At the Cliff House, San Francisco, 776". An orange mt. view overlooking the seal rocks with the House 5539 "U.S. Barracks, St. Augustine, F1a."-Imposing building at left. G., $12. with beached small boats in front. Orange mt., G., $5. 5S20 Gurnsey, Colorado Springs, Co1.-"No. 7, Garden of the Gods, 5540 Street Scene-"No. 40 Oneida Bank Block", Utica, N.Y. by The Gateway". Yellow cabinet-sized mt., Exc., $5. Walker. Yellow mt. view of the store fronts. G., $6. 5S21 Another---"No. 27, The Colonade". A scenic of slender pillars 5S41 "The Dam", Little Falls, N.Y. by Tucker. An interesting of stone. V.G., small scrape in one view, $4. view of the falls over the dam used to power the mills in this town alonq the Mohawk river. G., $3.