going for gold – a Kodak moment

Box Cover for c1937 Kodak Junior SIX-20 folder camera

Toronto. The late Jack Addison and wife Marge were very active in the society, especially in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Jack was president, journal editor, CNE Exhibits coordinator, curator, etc. while wife Marge was membership secretary when I joined in late 1975 when the society was just over a year old (75/76 membership year). He held down two jobs as well – an EMS (ambulance) driver/attendant, and a professional photographer doing weddings. He introduced the long running back page spread of antique Kodak ads as Journal editor.

As a collector, Jack considered all things Kodak. Items made by others he sold off for the most part. Jack enjoyed collecting Kodak items of any kind. He was an active collector and a great asset to the society. Like Don Douglas, Jack enjoyed collecting inexpensive products and cameras, in his case made by Kodak both here and in Rochester.

Jack and Marge later moved to Eastern Ontario as he neared retirement. Any one interested in Kodak products should attend our fairs, auctions, and shows where such items frequently appear.

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