Summary

Booklet produced by Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, Coburg.

It outlines some of the highlights in the history of the company in Australia and overseas, such as people, events, new facilities, and products. The first milestone is 1900 and the last is 1979.

Part of a collection of research material and artefacts assembled by former Kodak Australasia employee Nigel Beale while he was writing Kodak's company history in the 1980s.

Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical, educational, defence, scientific and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.

Physical Description

A paper booklet bound in a printed white paper cover with black and white typed pages.

Significance

This item enhances our understanding of photographic manufacturing and retailing in Australia, and specifically traces the history of Kodak in Australia.

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