Ambitious Photographer (c. 1915)
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Gildersleeve was ever-present in Waco to capture images. Gildy became a pioneer in aerial photography as he rode along in airplanes and captured images of Camp MacArthur, the Cotton Palace grounds, and other Waco landmarks that contributed to his impressive photography record.
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Fred Gildersleeve
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…