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Hi Guys, I really enjoyed this thread. I've been collecting negatives for a few years but I just recently got my hands on a scanner that can scan them in. I will post some of the more significant ones as I get a chance to scan them in.
These 2 are George Burke negs of Herbert "Rap" Dixon from the Homestead Grays. I think they are significant not only because Dixon was a terrific player (he hit 3 hr's in Yankee stadium in a doubleheader) but also because I've never seen a Burke photo of a Negro league player before. I'm sure they do exist and I hope someone can point that out, but I still think these negs are rare. herbdixon(300)001.jpg herbdixon(300)002.jpg |
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VERY nice, Ryan! I can't recall ever seeing another original George Burke negro league shot, either in print or negative form. Makes me wonder if this is one of those instances where he took the photos, but we've never seen them simply because nobody ever thought to request prints of those particular shots My understanding is that there are many many shots in the Burke/Brace archive that have never been seen since they were originally shot for that very reason, and not just of ball players either: "ciggy girls" and flappers, ushers and firemen, dancers and vaudeville performers, and anything else that life in Chicago had to offer. It makes me wonder what other gems are hidden among those thousands upon thousands of negatives that Burke and Brace accumulated, and I am quite envious of John Rogers for being the one to acquire the archive.
But back to the negative: P.S. It's also worth noting that your negative pair displays the classic George Burke practice of 1 serious pose + 1 smiling pose (except for Charlie Root, whose response when asked to smile was, "This is a serious game. Don't ever ask me to smile.")
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Wow, that Dixon is great! I hope some others surface. It can be pretty accurately dated to 1936, the only year he played with the Grays - though the jersey style matches the type I have in photos from 1937. Since the Negro Leagues East-West All-Star Game was held every year in Chicago, perhaps Burke took the opportunity to go to Comiskey Park and take pictures. (Dixon only played in the '33 game so this isn't from an East-West Game.)
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Very nice stuff Guys.
Love the batboy, Lance. Here is my newest Negative courtesy of Henry Yee.
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Thanks guys.
Lance - I will try and get the full negs scanned, the next time I'm scanning. The scanner I have (Epson 4990) I rescued from being trashed at work. Unfortunately I don't have and of the negative file holders with it. So I place the neg directly on the glass and to get it straight I line it up on the right side. I will try and get the full negs the just might not be so straight. The information in your P.S. is awesome. Seems like I learn something new every time you post. |
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Awesome Lou negative Mark. I also like the guy on the left with the fountain pen looking to get his ball signed.
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Thanks Ryan.
There were a couple similar in Henry's last grouping, but this is the one I really wanted. I always found these pics of players with children so endearing. I have a question for the group. When scanning a negative, is it better to scan with the shiny side up or down and why? Thanks all, Mark
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