Genthe, Arnold. Arnold Genthe, 1869-1942.

Photographs and Memorabilia from the Collection of James F. Carr. A Survey Exhibition, 28 September - 2 November 1975. Staten Island Museum, 1975.  Biography by Jerry E. Patterson and memoir by Dorothy Wilcock Neumeyer. Wraps, 26 pages, illustrated with selected works from the exhibit, including photographs of Theodore Roosevelt, Jack London, Isadora Duncan, Grete Garbo, old Chinatown in San Francisco, and San Francisco fire. Checklist with 150 items. Self-portrait by Genthe on cover.  Like new. Summary:

rnold Genthe, 1869–1942: Photographs and Memorabilia from the Collection of James F. Carr is a 26-page exhibition catalog published by the Staten Island Museum to accompany a survey exhibition.

Key Details & Summary

• Authors & Contributors: Features a biographical essay on Arnold Genthe by Jerry E. Patterson and a personal memoir by Dorothy Wilcock Neumeyer.

• Collection & Scope: The catalog documents 150 items drawn from the private collection of bibliographer and collector James F. Carr, surveying the career of German-born American photographer Arnold Genthe.

• Featured Works & Subjects: Includes illustrations and catalog entries for Genthe's iconic photography, such as:

  • Historic documentary shots of Old Chinatown in San Francisco and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.

  • Notable celebrity and political portraits, including Greta Garbo, Theodore Roosevelt, Jack London, and pioneer dancer Isadora Duncan.