Keywords: Aerial photographs
Item 103888
Aerial photographer with camera, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1930 Media: Glass Negative
Item 80952
Aerial view of Mexico and Ridlonville, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Mexico Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Mexico Media: Postcard
Exhibit
In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.
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Maine Through the Eyes of George W. French
George French, a native of Kezar Falls and graduate of Bates College, worked at several jobs before turning to photography as his career. He served for many years as photographer for the Maine Development Commission, taking pictures intended to promote both development and tourism.
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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aerial Photography
"… to photograph from airplanes, and the modern aerial photograph was born. Gannett harnessed the new technology to capture major events and scenes…"
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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2
"Aerial photography enhanced the public’s ability to witness the devastation caused by this iconic flood."
Story
In the midst of the tragedy of war, there are humorous moments
by Roger Ek, Seawolf 25
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