The Kodak Catalog Project was successfully brought to fruition with over 200 CDs being given away at the PhotoHistory XV Symposium in Rochester two weeks ago. Another 50 CDs each were given away to the book stores at the two leading Kodak museums in Rochester and Bradford, England. All a gift from Charlie Kamerman of Oregon who produced the CD from his personal catalog collection with additions from collectors around the world.
The Kamerman CD features:
1. 73 different Eastman and Kodak camera catalogs from 1885 (the earliest known) through 1941.
2. A descriptive paragraph or two accompanying each catalog describing the distinctive features of each.
3. A 30 page Introduction detailing the history of Eastman’s catalogs along with some interesting stories about the models who posed for the covers.
4. A 16 page Index including more than 300 cameras and 250 accessories each referenced to the catalogs in which they may be found.
The CD may be obtained for $25 by visiting the George Eastman House bookstore in Rochester or the National Media Museum in Bradford. All proceeds are a donation to the museums. Or you may order one from Charlie Kamerman at
Charlie@kodakcollector.com. The cost is $25 plus shipping. All profits are donated to the museums as noted above. This is the only Kodak Catalogue disk available with the four features noted above.
George Layne - Philadelphia
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