1949: Photography

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

The general business recession had its effect on the photographic industry during the year. Some cutback in employment occurred, but it was felt generally that employment in the industry would level off. One authority considered 50 per cent above prewar as a probable level of employment in his... ...