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Press Negatives, Box 9, 1942

Next three boxes of press negatives to evaluate have all the same date on them. February 19, 1943 in addition to the note that “Pictures taken 1942”. First box out of the three carries “Pahl Jack family” and “20 in hear” (sic) There are indeed 20 negatives in the box, covering two subjects. First we…
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Press negatives, Box 7, 1942

SIxteen images in a box of 12, with multiple subjects, making it clear that Joel, over time, mixed multiple boxes slightly out of order. Keeps it more interesting, but on the other hand, makes it also more difficult to relate images to a trip of subject. There were no specific pencil notes on this box.…
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Infrared Negatives, Box 6, 1942

I found 4 infrared negatives in the previous box, and based on subject matter, I stayed away from discussing these and keep publication for this blog post. There are 23 negatives in this #6 box, and they are all Eastman Film Infrared negatives. Although there was no expiration date on the prints, subject matter clearly…
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Joel Dardis, May 1942, Camera

We found this image below tucked away in the 1946 Naranjado yearbook of the College of the Pacific in Joel’s book case. Joel’s name and address are in the yearbook directory, confirming he enrolled in college after his military service in WWII. The writing on the back of this glossy print indicates May 1942, so…
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Press Negatives, Box 3, 1942

18 slides in a box that held originally 12. Joel is becoming predictable. This box starts with a 3D artist tool palette. To be followed by a few abstract geometric pieces Followed by some interesting statues, I’m very partial to the second one. I do like what Joel did with the lighting on the above…




