Item MM 141219 Photograph - Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, 'Dye & Doctor Dispensing Room, J.7 West Wing', Coburg, circa 1963

Summary

Black and white photograph of the dye and doctor dispensing room in the west wing of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. Dye and doctor solutions are prepared in the east wing and delivered in bulk quantities to the J.5 area. They are then dispensed into the actual amounts for each melt and passed onto the melting room. This was taken prior to the installation of proposed dispensing equipment for the dyes and doctors. This photograph was accompanied by a typed information sheet describing the function of the room and the equipment used.

Part of a photographic album produced by Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, Coburg, containing approximately 70 black and white 8 x 10 inch photographic prints of the Emulsion Department; plans of the plant; colour photographs of the Emulsion Department management staff and Development and Production Supervision staff.

The album belonged to Ian 'Charlie' Yelland, who worked for Kodak Australasia Emulsion Department for 46 years, retiring in 1978.

Description of Content

Laboratory bench covered in chemical bottles holding dye and doctors solutions.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photograph, landscape format, with white border and two holes punched along the top edge.