For what it is worth....

This would be an early panorama by photographer E. J. Kelty, who used the 
name Century and Century Flashlight Photography for his panoramic shots ca. 
1920-1940.  His circus items have really picked up in popularity and value 
recently--perhaps this image has a monetary value that might make it 
worthwhile for some photography collection, not only the obvious collections 
for women writers.

He also took photos while in the Navy, end of WWI.
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/arttopic/photgphr/photog-k/ej-kelty.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Step-Right-This-Way-Photographs/dp/0760737843

The best website about him appears to be down, but there are many mentions 
of his work on the 'net.

Erin Foley

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Erin E. Foley
Archivist
Circus World Museum
550 Water St.
Baraboo, WI  53913
608-356-8341
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lynne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 9:15 AM
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Donating a long panoramic photo


> The discussion about archiving panoramic photos reminded me that I have 
> had a panoramic photo in my personal collection and for which I have tried 
> to find a suitable home, with little success to date. Perhaps someone on 
> this list can help?
>
> The ca. 18" x 10" photo is labeled:
>
> "New York League of American Pen Women; Charter Day Dinner; Hotel McAlpin; 
> January 24, 1923"
>
> and
>
> "Century; 105 W 47th; 11"
>
> The sepia photo is damaged on the left edge and cracked along the right 
> edge. The photo was taken in a ballroom, at the Hotel McAlpin we assume, 
> and most of the women are in typical flapper dress. Five women are 
> prominently seated in the front middle of the photo and I am sure some of 
> them are important female writers, but I don't have any identifying 
> information about anyone in the photo. I can scan it and e-mail a picture 
> of it, if anyone might consider taking it.
> Lynne

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