Club News!

Web Site Update: This past month updates were slow due to real job commitments. However the most noteworthy updates are for the inclusion of new images in our History Librarium. Starting with a Kodak advertising campaign of 1909. Click here if you did not see it yet. Also some rare photos of classic cameras were added to the gallery. Most were made possible by my friend Paul who allowed me to photography a small part of his collection. Click here for a few of the photos.. The librarium also started a section, for lens and emphemera that I will be populating this quarter.

2004 Calendars: Due to the lack of photo entries for the member collection calendar we are not having a calendar this year. Maybe next year. In place of this opportunity we have a very nice club calendar from our member Andrea from Alinari collection http://www.alinari.com/ . Very nice. You can purchase a copy at http://www.cafeshops.com/historiccamera/167802

January Kicks Off our 2004 Restoration Event: That's right lets all start the new year right by cleaning up those old cameras and photos. I have started an exclusive associate members only message board detailing some tips and techniques to restoring your old cameras, Like leather restoration, button replacement, and more. You will need your HCCC login and password. If you have problems just email me. Please help us all by contributing to the message board. Basic members please upgrade to associate membership to join in the fun its only $20 a year. Here is the link: http://www.historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/messageboard/view.pl also llok for the newly drafted restoration article by our member repair/ restoration export Frank due for release shortly. Frank has been a camera mechanic for the past 30 years and we are all fortunate to benefit from his experience and willingness to help.

HCCC Shop: Our members Shop continues to grow with new books, images and clothes items. Click here to browse the shop : http://www.cafepress.com/historiccamera

Here are a few Showcase items from the Shop, click on image.

	Now in available in paperback format! Our First Edition of the HCCC book “Early American Journal Articles Documenting the History of Photography”, is now in available in paperback format with standard paperback binding. $22.95
	The Original Kodak Camera Brochure Reproduction was completely redone to eliminate the greying effect on the pages. It came out great. Very true to the original if not better. A nice addition to your collection. $10.95
	A great image and value. An 11.0" x 17.0" mini poster print from a journal article for parsells compact camera. Original was hand colored. $10.99
	We have a few new designs for Clothing like this plate camera in the 50's style motiff. Available in T-shirts, Polo shirts and many more selections. Pick your style and let me know how to customize it for you. Check out all the new patterns.

Featured Article: This months featured article is from an 1891 Manufacturer and Builder Article on the Hawk-Eye Camera. Two years after its introduction it has grown in popularity that enabled this article. Interesting description and write up. The featured article are usually only available for associate members, but this quarters article is open to all members. Click here to read the article. Enjoy!

Donations: The club received a donation from a midwest couple of box cameras. I will try to think of a way to raffle them off this upcoming quarter.

Skirball Center Event: The skirball center of Los Angeles contacted HCCC to get the word out about their multi-facited exhibit " The Photograph and the American Dream". Check it out if you have not already http://www.skirball.org

Significant Collection For Sale: HCCC has been requested to assist Mr. Allan Armour of New York sell his prized collection of Photographic memorabilia. Mr. Armour's significant collection has been enjoyed for years in his New York office by many visitors and has been written up in the new York Daily, Antique Trader Annual and a British paper. The collection mainly comprises magic lanterns, projectors and stereoscope equipment. Mr. Armour would like to sell the entire collection in its entirety and not piece part.

Web Site Stats: Site Traffic has again dramatically increased. In September the site recorded almost 50,000 page impressions, a new record. October page views were declining and December is typically a slow month. Our biggest attractions were the history librarium's gallery and our classified ads.

Q4 New Memberships: Sign up for the quarter has been good. We had 15 new members join his quarter. This brings our membership up to 146 listed. Please welcome our new members:

The complete list of members homepages are located here...

Suggestions: As aways please submit your sugestions and comments to Tom

Sunday, March 6, 2004
Ocean Springs Photographic Show
Ocean Springs, MS

Sunday, March 7, 2004
Camerama Denver Show
Denver, Colorado

PHILADELPHIA-FT WASH CAMERA SHOW
Ft. Washington, Pa

Sunday, March 14, 2004

SECOND SUNDAY SHOW & SALE
Wayne, New Jersey

MID-AMERICA CAMERA SHOW
St. Louis, MO

Hayward Camera Show
Hayward, California

Saturday, March 20-21, 2004

Photographic Collectors of houston presents
55th Semi-Annual Houston Camera Show
Houston Texas

Sunday, March 21, 2004

BUENA PARK CAMERA SHOW
Buena Park, CA

CHICAGO CAMERA SHOWS & SALE
Schaumburg, Ill

Sunday, March 28, 2004

DETROIT CAMERA SHOW & SALE
Southfield, Mi

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 7, 2004

GRAND RAPIDS, MI CAMERA SHOW & SALE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Sunday, February 8, 2004

SECOND SUNDAY SHOW & SALE
Wayne, New Jersey

Hayward Camera Show
Hayward, California

KALAMAZOO CAMERA SHOWS & SALE
Kalamazoo, Mi

Sunday, February 15, 2004

NEW YORK CITY HISTORIC IMAGE FAIRE
New York City, NY

BUENA PARK CAMERA SHOW
Buena Park, CA

TOLEDO CAMERA SHOWS & SALE
Toledo, Oh

Sunday, February 22, 2004

DETROIT PHOTORAMA USA SHOW & SALE
Troy, Mi
9:30 pm ( Server Time )

Sunday, February 29, 2004

CLEVELAND PHOTORAMA USA
Berea, Oh

APRIL

Saturday, April 3, 2004

Spring Photo Fair
San Jose, CA

Sunday, April 18, 2004

SECOND SUNDAY SHOW & SALE
Wayne, New Jersey

BUENA PARK CAMERA SHOW
Buena Park, CA.

CHICAGO CAMERA SHOW & SALE
Skokie, Illinois

Sunday, April 25, 2004

DETROIT CAMERA SHOW
Southfield, Mi