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John Larish papers

 Collection
Identifier: D.463

Biographical / Historical note

John J. Larish, a Rochester technology writer and journalist and the publisher of the Electronic Photography newsletter (1987-2005), wrote many articles for popular and technical publications on the subject of digital photography and related topics. He also appeared as guest speaker at meetings of many organizations both in the United States and overseas, including the American Management Association, Photograph Marketing Association and the Electronic Industries Association. In 2012, he self-published a book, Out of Focus, that analyzes the recent history of the Eastman Kodak Company, located in Rochester, New York.

Scope and Contents

The John Larish Papers are comprised of one series: Research Papers. This series includes the research materials Larish used in writing his book, Out of Focus. Materials include documents recording the history of the Eastman Kodak Company, the surrounding field of electronic photography, and associated technologies. The first box, Kodak Product History, provides some information about the Rochester area and the issues surrounding the photographic industry as the technology of digital photography developed. The bulk of the collection is arranged by date, beginning in 1970. These folders contain news and industry publications that continue through 2012. Beginning in Box 9, there are contextual materials on the structure and leadership of Kodak and its competitors, as well as notes from interviews Larish conducted with key figures in Kodak, and elsewhere in the industry. Box 10 includes a small group of photographs and Larish's notes from a trip to Japan to meet with colleagues, as well as financial reports tracking Kodak's standing in the industry from 2004 to 2008. The final box in the collection includes VHS, audio cassettes, CDs and DVDs with interview recordings.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-2012

Language of Materials

English

Japanese

Extent

13 box(es)

Access

The John Larish Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were donated by John J. Larish in September 2012. Audio Cassette Tapes in Box 13 were acquired in 2015.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], John Larish Papers, D.463, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Related Archival Materials

RBSCP also holds Larish's book based on the research materials of this collection, as well as the full run of the periodical he co-published with Don Franz:.

Larish, J. J. (2012). Out of focus: the story of how Kodak lost its direction. Rochester, N.Y.: John J. Larish.

Electronic Photography News.

Subject

Title
John Larish papers
Author
Tyler Dzuba and Konstantin Gurevich
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

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