Glass, Irvin

Date:
1969-01-14
Length:
60 minutes
Interviewer:
Anderson, Donald
Transcription available:
no
Series:
General collection
Series ID:
0000-000
Interview Number(s):
__6
Summary:
Glass discusses his 44 years as a photographer with the Caulfield and Shook Photography Company. He talks about his partnership with Caulfield and Shook, which started in 1903. Glass discusses his work, including legal photography, commercial photography, and photographing the Kentucky Derby for many years. He also mentions some challenging assignments and technological advancements in photography. The conversation also touches on other photographers like Bowers and Caulfield, their roles, and their work. Glass also shares an incident where he got burned by a flash.
Topic(s):
Photographers, Caufield and Shook Photography Company (Louisville, Ky.)