American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and helped make the once-specialized art and craft a popular pastime. TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, June 14, 1912. Eastman writes to Dr. E. R. L. Gould in New York City. In full: “I enclose some more clippings. Mr. Rumball’s reference to Garden Cities is particularly interesting when compared with what he wrote me on the 24th of March last. It seems to me that if he can change his views so radically on one point in the controversy he may be mistaken about others.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold through last name) and a touch of mild rippling. R&R COA.
