Gildersleeve Commercial Photographer (c. 1940)

ID: 1477 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Date: c. 1940
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Gildersleeve Commercial Photographer (c. 1940)

Gildersleeve’s studio was open for members of the public to get their picture made, or to bring in photos to be developed. Throughout his life he assured quality with his work and experimented with different methods, such as flash powder, to get the most brilliant results.

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By Sarah Miller & Geoff Hunt
During the early twentieth century, Waco experienced economic growth, large amounts of community engagement and recreation, as well as racial tension and military training.Photographer Fred A. Gildersleeve, nicknamed “Gildy,” immortalized the lives…