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Whites Aviation : hand-coloured New Zealand; Remembering Leo White; Unsung hero : Clyde 'Snow' Stewart / by Peter Alsop
- Date
- Dec 2016/Jan 2017
- By
- Alsop, Peter,, 1974-
- Description
Outlines the history of Whites Aviation, a company selling aerial photographs, often hand-coloured, noting that it began as a company providing air travel services and travel publishing. Talks about some of the reasons why aerial photography became the main focus of the company's operations, noting that photographs of NZ, especially coloured, became very popular. Highlights how the company's output has provided a valuable collection of photographic and artistic works produced in NZ, noting how the collection is used, and has influenced NZ culture. Sets out the family and photographic career history of Leo White, commenting on aspects of his personality. Comments on the quality of photography in Leo's photojournalism and aerial photography work and the part he played in pioneering aerial photography in NZ. Talks about how Clyde 'Snow' Stewart joined Whites Aviation, noting how his photography and processing skills helped pioneer aerial photography in NZ. Mentions his talent for colouring photographs, and how he oversaw the colouring of photographs.
- Additional description
Includes illustrations, portraits
- Source
- New Zealand memories, Dec 2016/Jan 2017; n.123:p.4-11; issn:
- Other Titles
- Remembering Leo White, Unsung hero : Clyde 'Snow' Stewart
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