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 THE DAGUERREOTYPE: AN ARCHIVE OF SOURCE TEXTS, GRAPHICS, AND EPHEMERA


  The research archive of Gary W. Ewer regarding the history of the daguerreotype

I was away on vaction for a few days, yet I thought that the following post would still be appreaciated, albeit a couple of days late. ( - G. E.) - - - - - - - - - - - - On this day (August 15) in the year 1890, the Daguerre Memorial was unveiled at Washington, D.C. ------------------------------ ON THE UNVEILING OF THE DAGUERRE MEMORIAL AT WASHINGTON, AUGUST 15, 1890 All hail to the name of that Frenchman To whose fame we do honor to-day; Who coaxed from the shy salts of silver Their secrets deep hidden away. We have followed the path that he opened To realms then unpictured, unknown; But our journey is only commencing -- An ungathered harvest is sown. We've a lens which takes in the horizon; We have connon-balls caught in mid-air; We shall next take our pictures in colors. Long life to the Art of Daguerre! (As quoted in Edward L. Wilson's "Photographic Mosaics," 1891) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A note from Gary W. Ewer: Some of you may be unaware of the Photo History discussion group on the Internet. Topics encompass all aspects related to the history of photography: aesthetics and criticism, historical processes and techniques, biography of photographers and relevant individuals; announcements and reviews of relevant publications , exhibition notices, and job announcements in the field. Participation in the electronic "list" is available to anyone with an e-mail address. If you would like further information about subscribing to the list, send me a brief note with the word "PHOTO-L" in either the "subject" field or in the body of your note. I'll then send you all the particulars about subscribing, posting to the list, and the all-important "netiquette." ----------------------------------------------------------------- 08-15-95

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