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A history of photography in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1853-1930
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- HILL.pdf (10.16Mb PDF)
- Author(s)
- Advisor(s)
- Grooters, Lyle; Zeimet, Edward; Gilkey, George R.
- Degree
- MS, Audiovisual Media
- Date
- 1978
- Subject(s)
- Photography -- History -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse
- Abstract
- This paper surveys the significant aspects of commercial photography in La Crosse, Wisconsin, from 1853 to 1930. It also lists the individual firms and photographers for this period. The paper consists of four parts: (1) a discussion of various historical matters and techniques; (2) a discussion and history of the cameras manufactured and invented in La Crosse; (3) a discussion and listing of women in early La Crosse photography; and (4) an alphabetical listing of photographers, galleries, firms, technicians, and product in La Crosse. Part 4, the major portion of the paper, has a total of 248 entries, of which 144 are individual photographers and 125 are confirmed individual or gallery imprints.
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- http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/103
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