Letters of JH Murphy
Kodak Applied Photography - 1931
Amazing we still have a pristine copy of this book from Kodak published in 1931. J.H. Murphy and his works are featured in this amazing book. The book focused on different phases in the cycle of production and aimed to educate professionals on using photography to meet business objectives of selling and marketing products. Click on the image to view the complete book.
Kodak Connection - 1933
J.H. Murphy so talented that in 1933 Kodak built him a studio in Rochester, NY. The letter signed by the very famous Waldo B. Potter who was the director of advertising operations at Eastman Kodak Company, played a major role in Kodak's Colorama exhibition, and served as VP of Advertising at Kodak. Also of note is Edwin B. Luce whose nam
J.H. Murphy so talented that in 1933 Kodak built him a studio in Rochester, NY. The letter signed by the very famous Waldo B. Potter who was the director of advertising operations at Eastman Kodak Company, played a major role in Kodak's Colorama exhibition, and served as VP of Advertising at Kodak. Also of note is Edwin B. Luce whose name also appeared on the letter. Mr. Luce was a very famous photographer working mostly in the Northeast and worked with J.H. Murphy.
Chicago Museum of Science of Industry - 1933
Chicago Museum of Science of Industry - 1933
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in 1933 (now the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry) displayed the works of J.H. Murphy. The letter signed by Otto Theo Kreusser, director of the museum from 1931-1936. Previous to director, Mr. Kreusser was an engineer at U.S. Bureau Aircraft Production, 1918. Sales Manager Dayton Engi
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in 1933 (now the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry) displayed the works of J.H. Murphy. The letter signed by Otto Theo Kreusser, director of the museum from 1931-1936. Previous to director, Mr. Kreusser was an engineer at U.S. Bureau Aircraft Production, 1918. Sales Manager Dayton Engineering Company, 1919. Director at Delco Dayton, 1920-1921. Chairman of General Motors New Devices Committee, 1922-1924. Director General Motors Proving Ground, 1924-1929. Director of Engineering Division of General Motors, 1930-1931.
Chicago World's Fair - 1933
100's of J.H. Murphy's art appeared in the Chicago, including at the 1933 World's Fair. The 1933 Chicago World's Fair was held from May 27, 1933, to November 12, 1933, and was later extended into 1934. It was organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chicago and aimed to highlight the progress made in technology and industry over
100's of J.H. Murphy's art appeared in the Chicago, including at the 1933 World's Fair. The 1933 Chicago World's Fair was held from May 27, 1933, to November 12, 1933, and was later extended into 1934. It was organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chicago and aimed to highlight the progress made in technology and industry over the past century. This letter was signed by George Henry High. A world-famous photographer himself.
Women's Bureau of Labor - 1943
J.H. Murphy contributed to the women's war effort during World War II. His works displayed at the Women's Bureau and other Labor Departments. The Women's Bureau, an agency within the Department of Labor, was founded on June 5, 1920. It is the only federal agency mandated to represent the needs of wage-earning women in the public policy
J.H. Murphy contributed to the women's war effort during World War II. His works displayed at the Women's Bureau and other Labor Departments. The Women's Bureau, an agency within the Department of Labor, was founded on June 5, 1920. It is the only federal agency mandated to represent the needs of wage-earning women in the public policy process. It's the place that that gave birth to Rosie the Riveter.
The Pentagon - 1943
The Pentagon - 1943
Artwork of J.H. Murphy also appeared in The Pentagon and other office buildings in Washington D.C. during World War II. Constructed during 1941–43, the Pentagon was intended to bring together the offices of the War Department, which had occupied 17 separate facilities throughout Washington D.C.