Matson, Edith. G. Eric Matson and Edith Matson papers. 1908-1977

Dates:
Birth 1908
Death 1977

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Biographical Note

G. Eric Matson

1888, June 16 Born, Nås, Dalarna, Sweden 1896 Settled with parents at American Colony in Jerusalem, Palestine early 1900s Began working in darkroom of the American Colony Photo Department 1924 Married American Colony member Edith Edna Yantiss 1934 Given control of the American Colony Photo Department and its assets 1934 1939 Continued photography business under the name American Colony Photo Department 1940 Changed name of business to Matson Photo Service 1946 Departed Jerusalem for the United States to avoid increasing violence in Palestine 1946-early 1950s Operated Matson Photo Service in California and through employees in Jerusalem early 1950s-1977 Operated Matson Photo Service in California 1966 1970 Gave collection of negatives from Matson Photo Service to Library of Congress 1971 Cataloged Matson Photo Service negatives for the Library of Congress 1977, Dec. Died

Edith Matson

1889, July 29 Born, Edith Edna Yantiss, Falls City, Nebr. 1896 Settled with parents at American Colony in Jerusalem, Palestine early 1900s Began working in darkroom of the American Colony Photo Department 1924 Married American Colony member G. Eric Matson 1934 1966 Business partner, American Colony Photo Department and Matson Photo Service Created painted photographs 1966, June 10 Died, Alhambra, Calif.

From the guide to the G. Eric Matson and Edith Matson Papers, 1908-1977, (bulk 1963-1977), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Photography

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  • Photographers

Places:

  • Palestine (as recorded)
  • Jerusalem (as recorded)

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