ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, PAPERS, PATENT IDEAS & DOCUMENTS OF JOSEPH B. WALKER ASC.

Joseph B. Walker is best known as a cinematographer who worked on 145 films during a career that spanned thirty-three years and the inventor of television’s RCA Electra-Zoom lens. He held twenty patents on various camera related inventions. He collaborated with Director Frank Capra on 20 films including “It’s a Wonderful Life”, 1946. At Joseph’s wedding to Juanita Pollard, Frank Capra was his best man. This lot includes: 1) Photograph album of 100+ photographs of the 1982 54th Oscar ceremony where Joseph B. Walker won the first issued “Gordon E. Sawyer” aware which recognized exceptional long-term accomplishments by an individual who has made substantial contributions toward the advancement of the science or technology of the motion picture. Photographs include Walker with presenters Lloyd Bridges & Frank Capra as well as a host of other celebrities. 2) Scrap book of 1930’s New York shows, wedding telegrams & New York City photos. 3) Walker’s 1962 passport. 4) Photos by Walker & Associates of Los Angeles, CA. 5) “A Voice With Wings” script by Juanita Walker. 6) 1926 Actor’s Directory & stage manual. 7) 1929 “The Standard”. 8) Several stage plays & short story manuscripts by Howard G. Chase. 9) Eighteen hand drawn & penned invention and patent ideas notarized by the State of California including: 1921 auto light signal; Six 1925 multiplier double exposure; 1924 radio receiving circuit; 1923 carburetor lubricator; 1929 electrical sign; 1929 synchronizing sounds effects; Several camera design, range finder & stereoscopic film system ideas. Also included is his Luftwaffe copy wristwatch. SIZE: Varies. PROVENANCE: This interesting archive was acquired from the Walker home. CONDITION: Generally very good, some photography paper & documents show wear & use. 9-93189 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1180a

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1180a	$0.00	ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, PAPERS, PATENT IDEAS & DOCUMENTS OF JOSEPH B. WALKER ASC. Joseph B. Walker is best known as a cinematographer who worked on 145 films during a career that spanned thirty-three years and the inventor of television’s RCA Electra-Zoom lens. He held twenty patents on various camera related inventions. He collaborated with Director Frank Capra on 20 films including “It’s a Wonderful Life”, 1946. At Joseph’s wedding to Juanita Pollard, Frank Capra was his best man. This lot includes: 1) Photograph album of 100+ photographs of the 1982 54th Oscar ceremony where Joseph B. Walker won the first issued “Gordon E. Sawyer” aware which recognized exceptional long-term accomplishments by an individual who has made substantial contributions toward the advancement of the science or technology of the motion picture. Photographs include Walker with presenters Lloyd Bridges & Frank Capra as well as a host of other celebrities. 2) Scrap book of 1930’s New York shows, wedding telegrams & New York City photos. 3) Walker’s 1962 passport. 4) Photos by Walker & Associates of Los Angeles, CA. 5) “A Voice With Wings” script by Juanita Walker. 6) 1926 Actor’s Directory & stage manual. 7) 1929 “The Standard”. 8) Several stage plays & short story manuscripts by Howard G. Chase. 9) Eighteen hand drawn & penned invention and patent ideas notarized by the State of California including: 1921 auto light signal; Six 1925 multiplier double exposure; 1924 radio receiving circuit; 1923 carburetor lubricator; 1929 electrical sign; 1929 synchronizing sounds effects; Several camera design, range finder & stereoscopic film system ideas. Also included is his Luftwaffe copy wristwatch. SIZE: Varies. PROVENANCE: This interesting archive was acquired from the Walker home. CONDITION: Generally very good, some photography paper & documents show wear & use. 9-93189 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1180a Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, PAPERS, PATENT IDEAS & DOCUMENTS OF JOSEPH B. WALKER ASC.