1941-1950

Photography Catalog 1941

This catalog from 1941 not only gives background information on the Photography Department, but also gives justification as to why ArtCenter specifically is the perfect place for such a program. There is an extensive list of qualifications and honors for each faculty member, and a year by year breakdown of the Day School as well as Evening and Summer sessions. "Special Features" of the school are provided and explained, as well as the buildings and availibility of student equipment.
Photography Catalog 1941
Photography at Art Center School Catalog, 1941. Photography and Imaging Department. 

Photography Department Book, circa 1941

This department book from 1941 is an excellent source that provides images of faculty as well as descriptions of the courses they taught. The vast curriculum is featured in this book, and allows for insight into the varying skills learned by students. 

Faculty

Department chairs: Fred Archer (circa 1941-circa 1947), Preston Duncan (circa 1947), and C. K. Eaton (1948-1964)
Faculty: Edward A. Adams, Ansel Adams, Fred R. Archer, Earl Baird, Harry H. Baskerville, Clarence Bull, Will Connell, Thomas S. Curtis, Fred Dapprich, James N Doolittle, Paul Dorsey, Clarence K. Eaton, Elizabeth Franklin, Otto Halmer, Frank Hewlett, George Hoyningen-Huene (guest instructor), Irving Jacobson, Franklin B. Judson, Edward B. Kaminski, Charles Kerlee, Donald Biddle Keyes, Albert King, Charles Potts, A.B. Shore, Chalmers C. Smith
1941-1950