John Larish papers
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
- Larish, John J. (Person)
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
Subject
- Larish, John J. (Person)
- Eastman Kodak Company (Organization)
- 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
