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George Eastman

nickfoos — 2022-08-07T23:43:12Z

Linked to the Eastman Museum, corrected text of suicide note

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- As a young man he became interested in photography. At the time, photography was a complex endeavor, in addition to the camera, you needed a darkroom tent and a case full of chemicals to coat the glass plates to make the [wiki:WikiPedia:wet_plate wet plate] film. George had heard about people using [wiki:WikiPedia:dry_plate dry plate] film, which would eliminate the need for a trunk full of chemicals, and he began to experiment with his own dry plates. The plates were still glass, and bulky and fragile.	+ As a young man he became interested in photography. At the time, photography was a complex endeavor, in addition to the camera, you needed a darkroom tent and a case full of chemicals to coat the glass plates to make the [wiki:WikiPedia:wet_plate wet plate] film. Eastman had heard about people using [wiki:WikiPedia:dry_plate dry plate] film, which would eliminate the need for a trunk full of chemicals, and he began to experiment with his own dry plates. The plates were still glass, and bulky and fragile.
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- The company he started, ["Eastman Kodak"], was Rochester's biggest employer for decades. George Eastman became very rich, and gave much of his money away.	+ The company he started, ["Eastman Kodak"], was Rochester's biggest employer for decades. George Eastman became very wealthy, and would donate an incredible amount of his fortune in his life and after his death. + + With the success of his company behind him, he built what was, at the time, the largest residence in all of Rochester. Completed in 1905, his residence at 900 East Avenue became the musical center of the city. Today, Eastman's residence is home to the ["George Eastman Museum"], an institution preserving the home and collections of Eastman himself, along with a vast collection of objects that came into existence with his help: photographs and film.
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- In 1932, in severe arthritis pain and having no wife or children, he committed suicide. His suicide note read "My work is done. Why wait".	+ In 1932, in severe arthritis pain and fearing the same fate as his mother (who spent the last years of her life in a wheelchair), he committed suicide. His suicide note read "To my friends, my work is done. Why wait? GE."

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alexandergartley — 2015-12-07T18:23:49Z

bolded first mention in description

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- George Eastman (July 12, 1854 - March 14, 1932) was an inventor, entrepreneur and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made [wiki:WikiPedia:film motion pictures] technically possible, and greatly influenced ["Rochester"].	+ '''George Eastman''' (July 12, 1854 - March 14, 1932) was an inventor, entrepreneur and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made [wiki:WikiPedia:film motion pictures] technically possible, and greatly influenced ["Rochester"].

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peteb — 2011-12-30T04:00:07Z

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- In 1924, he built ["Kilbourn Hall"], a chamber music hall at the ["Eastman School of Music"], and dedicated it to the memory of his mother[[Footnote(http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/kilbourn.php)]].	+ In 1924, he built ["Kilbourn Hall"], a chamber music hall at the ["Eastman School of Music"], and dedicated it to the memory of his mother[[Footnote([http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/kilbourn.php])]].

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peteb — 2010-04-28T01:14:30Z

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alexandergartley — 2007-12-14T19:38:29Z

added my first footnote! (a link to the source of my information)

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adamdewitz — 2007-04-30T15:55:31Z

+ born / died dates

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- George Eastman (1854-1932) was an inventor, entrepenuer and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made [wiki:WikiPedia:film motion pictures] technically possible, and greatly influenced ["Rochester"].	+ George Eastman (July 12, 1854 - March 14, 1932) was an inventor, entrepreneur and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made [wiki:WikiPedia:film motion pictures] technically possible, and greatly influenced ["Rochester"].

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DavidHowe — 2007-04-30T14:35:21Z

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DavidHowe — 2007-04-30T14:34:16Z

Upload of image GeorgeEastman.jpg.

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DavidHowe — 2007-04-30T13:42:56Z

Added some internal and external links. Fixed a typo.

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- George Eastman (1854-1932) was an inventor, entrepenuer and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made motion pictuers technically possible, and greatly influenced Rochester.	+ George Eastman (1854-1932) was an inventor, entrepenuer and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made [wiki:WikiPedia:film motion pictures] technically possible, and greatly influenced ["Rochester"].
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- As a young man he became interested in photography. At the time, photography was a complex endeavor, in addition to the camera, you needed a darkroom tent and a case full of chemicals to coat the glass plates to make the wet plate film. George had heard about people using dry plate film, which would eliminate the need for a trunk full of chemicals, and he began to experiment with his own dry plates. The plates were still glass, and bulky and fragile.	+ As a young man he became interested in photography. At the time, photography was a complex endeavor, in addition to the camera, you needed a darkroom tent and a case full of chemicals to coat the glass plates to make the [wiki:WikiPedia:wet_plate wet plate] film. George had heard about people using [wiki:WikiPedia:dry_plate dry plate] film, which would eliminate the need for a trunk full of chemicals, and he began to experiment with his own dry plates. The plates were still glass, and bulky and fragile.
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- He started a business selling dry plate film, and then started researching flexible film, the photographic chemicals dried on paper. Once he developed this, he was able to make film on a roll, and market easy to use cameras. Long rolls of film were the key piece of technology to make movies.	+ He started a business selling dry plate film, and then started researching flexible [wiki:WikiPedia:Photographic_film film], the photographic chemicals dried on paper. Once he developed this, he was able to make film on a roll, and market easy to use cameras. Long rolls of film were the key piece of technology to make movies.
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	+ + Also see: + [wiki:WikiPedia:George_Eastman Wikipedia article on George Eastman]

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eastsidestephen — 2007-04-30T12:31:22Z

changed link to point to sub-page

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LiamBurke — 2007-04-30T05:16:26Z

I am creating a node that highlights Eastman's contribution to classical music.

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- In 1932, in severe arthritis pain and having no wife or children, he committed suicide. His suicide note read "My work is done. Why wait".	+ In 1932, in severe arthritis pain and having no wife or children, he committed suicide. His suicide note read "My work is done. Why wait". + + ["George Eastman's Contribution to Classical Music"]

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GeorgeHaberberger — 2005-11-21T17:00:46Z

added link to Kodak

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- The company he started, Eastman-Kodak, was Rochester's biggest employer for decades. George Eastman became very rich, and gave much of his money away.	+ The company he started, ["Eastman Kodak"], was Rochester's biggest employer for decades. George Eastman became very rich, and gave much of his money away.

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GeorgeHaberberger — 2005-11-21T16:58:52Z

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- [[Thumbnail(rpf00198.jpg, 254, right, "George Eastman thinks he's better than you. Photo credit: Rochester Historical Society.")]] - George Eastman (1854-1932) was a punk bitch that made cameras.	+ [[Thumbnail(rpf00198.jpg, 254, right, "George Eastman. Photo credit: Rochester Historical Society.")]] + George Eastman (1854-1932) was an inventor, entrepenuer and businessman who founded Eastman Kodak, made motion pictuers technically possible, and greatly influenced Rochester. + + As a young man he became interested in photography. At the time, photography was a complex endeavor, in addition to the camera, you needed a darkroom tent and a case full of chemicals to coat the glass plates to make the wet plate film. George had heard about people using dry plate film, which would eliminate the need for a trunk full of chemicals, and he began to experiment with his own dry plates. The plates were still glass, and bulky and fragile. + + He started a business selling dry plate film, and then started researching flexible film, the photographic chemicals dried on paper. Once he developed this, he was able to make film on a roll, and market easy to use cameras. Long rolls of film were the key piece of technology to make movies. + + The company he started, Eastman-Kodak, was Rochester's biggest employer for decades. George Eastman became very rich, and gave much of his money away. + + In 1932, in severe arthritis pain and having no wife or children, he committed suicide. His suicide note read "My work is done. Why wait".

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-29T17:56:10Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-29T17:52:39Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-29T17:11:13Z

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