George Eastman Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE EASTMAN
Born: July 12, 1854 in Waterville, New York
Died: March 14, 1932 in Rochester, New York
Died: March 14, 1932 in Rochester, New York
American inventor and manufacturer GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932) revolutionized the photography industry with his inventions of flexible film (1884) and the inexpensive Kodak box camera (1888). He entered the photographic plate-making business in 1880 after inventing a machine to coat glass plates. The mass production of his dollar Brownie camera in 1900 made photography available to children. Eastman's philanthropic gifts to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Rochester (New York) and the Eastman School of Music, which he founded, exceeded $100 million. The year Eastman wrote this letter, the Eastman Kodak Company introduced motion picture film for "talkies". Thomas Edison had begun experimenting with a motion picture camera using Eastman's flexible film in the late 1880s, and Eastman's new invention led to greater acceptance of movies as entertainment - and greater profits for both Edison and Eastman.
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman signs album leaf Signature: "signature of/Geo Eastman", 5½x3¼ album leaf. American inventor and manufacturer George Eastman (1854-1932) revolutionized the photography industry with his inventions of flexible film (1884) and the inexpensive Kodak box camera (1888). read more...Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman signs card in black ink Signature: "Geo Eastman", 3¾x2. American inventor and manufacturer GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932) revolutionized the photography industry with his inventions of flexible film (1884) and the inexpensive Kodak box camera (1888). read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN From the inventor of the Kodak camera to the founder of Universal Pictures. Autograph inscription signed: "George Eastman", 1p, 8¾x5½, on vellum. In full: read more...Sale Price $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends a personal letter of sympathy to an ailing friend Autograph Letter signed: "GE", 2p (integral leaf), 6x7. Oak Lodge, Enfield, North Carolina, 1929 April 15. On personal letterhead to "Dear Nan" read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman writes letter to Dean of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Autograph Letter Signed: "George Eastman", 1p, 5¾x7. Halifax County, N.C., 1929 April 26. On letterhead of Oak Lodge to Mr. Wiley. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman signs letter of agreement for construction of a new building at Kodak Park Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Geo Eastman" on last page, 6¾p, 8x13, separate sheets, affixed to 8½x13¼ blue sheet. No place, 1909 May 11. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN The found of Kodak inscribes and signs this original drawing Inscribed Original Art Signed: "To Harry L. B. Gray/Geo. Eastman". B/w, 6x8½, matted to 10x13. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN Eastman sends a letter expressing hope for success Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8x9. Rochester, New York, 1931 January 2. To Mr. Victor Wagner, Rochester, New York. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman responds to a Charles Edison regarding music selections Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman" as Chairman of the Board of Eastman Kodak Company, ¾p, 8x7¼. Rochester, New York, 1929 February 5. read more...Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends a letter indicating that he has no current plans to be in New York Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8½x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1915 March 12. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends letter of regret that he cannot be a member of a Conference Committee Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8½x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1913 May 2. On Eastman Kodak Company letterhead to Mr. John A. Stewart, Chairman, New York City. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN The innovator in photography writes regarding the content of clippings he is sending to a doctor friend in New York City. TLS: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8¼x7¼. Rochester, New York, 1912 June 14. On letterhead of Eastman Kodak Company to Dr. E. R. L. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends letter confirming address where he can be reached while fishing in Quebec Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman," 1p, 8½x7¼. Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N.Y., 1912 June 27. To Mr. H.N. Marvin, Biograph Company, New York City. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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MOTION PICTURE PATENTS: GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastmen sends letter to Motion Picture Patents Co. Typed Letter Signed: "Geo. Eastman", 1p, 8x7. Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N.Y., 1913 August 21. To Mr. H.N. Marvin, Motion Picture Patents Co., New York City. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends a letter declining a speaking invitation Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8½x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1928 October 3. On Eastman Kodak Company stationery, Eastman writes to Mr. F. A. Eaton, Rochester, N. Y.. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends a letter of non-participation Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 7¾x9½. Rochester, N.Y., 1931 November 3. On his personal stationery to Miss Elizabeth Van Fleet, Director, The Flemington Children's Choir School, Flemington, N.J. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman expresses unwillingness to enter into proposed plan Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8½x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1912 December 13. On Eastman Kodak Company letterhead to Mr. H. N. Marvin, New York City. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends a letter indicating he is too busy to answer questions Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8½x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1923 December 15. On Eastman Kodak Company letterhead to Reverend Ralph S. Cushman, Rochester, N.Y. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends thank you note for correspondence Typed Letter Signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 7¾x9½. Rochester, N.Y., 1930 December 15. On his personal stationery to Dr. Lawrence J. Obrey, Boston, Massachusetts. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN George Eastman sends personal letter of thanks Typed Letter signed: "Geo Eastman", 1p, 8¼x7¼. Rochester, N.Y., 1925 December 22. On letterhead of Eastman Kodak Company, Eastman writes to Mr. Rutherford H. Towner, New York City. In full: "Through Mr. John E. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
