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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Penndennis on Saturday 24 November 12 15:03 GMT (UK)
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Does anyone know anything about Amateur Photographer magazine circa 1900? My family has a monthly medal presented to an ancestor by AP about that time, but no record of what the medal was for - best photo? I know there is a magazine with that name now, but I have had no response to my questions.
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All I can tell you is that the magazine was founded in 1884 and is the World's oldest photography magazine.
On that basis, I'd say that it stands a good chance that it was for either a photo, or possibly Letter of the Month. Personally, I'd keep badgering them till they answer!!
Tony
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This basically gives the same info as Tony has provided but may be worth a look.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_Photographer
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Many thanks both of you. I will certainly keep badgering them now that I know they are one and the same.
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I know that they issued a yearly bound volume of AP, as I have one for 1910. You may find one for the year you are after
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Better and better. I hope their archives are complete. 1899 is the year, but although the medal is described as 'Monthly' there is no other date on it.
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http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/535112/early-amateur-photographer-medal-winner-stars-at-auction
may be of interest