Category: Dallas & Fort Worth

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Dallas Art Press Announces Publication of Death by Holga: 11.22.63 by Photographer M. C. Roman

Dallas, Texas (November 11, 2013) – Dallas Art Press, the publishing division of Dallas Art News, announces the long awaited publication of Death by Holga: 11.22.63 by photographer M. C. Roman. Death by Holga: 11.22.63 is a collection of photographs of the people, places and things associated with the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on Friday, November 22, 1963. This JFK project, launched in the spring of 2010, is now a beautiful fine art photography book. The book can be purchased at www.dallasartpress.com or www.deathbyholga.com.

Click here to read the full press release on Dallas Art News (www.dallasartnews.com).

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Overlaying Photographs

602-604 Elsbeth and Neely Houses
602-604 Elsbeth and Neely Houses

I don’t normally experiment with my photographs. I like them exactly as they are shot. My usual enhancements are in line with what a darkroom technician can do. I adjust the color, improve the contrast and remove some of the dust. I don’t like cropping my images because Holga photographs display best when showing the entire image. Continue reading “Overlaying Photographs”

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602-604 Elsbeth: Lee Harvey Oswald Slept Here

602-604 Elsbeth, Dallas Texas
602-604 Elsbeth, Dallas Texas by Mr. Holga, 2012

Before the wrecking crew tore it down, I got a chance to see 602-604 Elsbeth, Dallas, Texas. This run down apartment north of the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff was the former residence to Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife, Marina. The couple lived here for six months between November 1962 to March 1963. Continue reading “602-604 Elsbeth: Lee Harvey Oswald Slept Here”

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Dallas Municipal Building, Former Dallas Police Headquarters

Lee Harvey Oswald's cell taken on iPhone
Lee Harvey Oswald's cell taken on iPhone

Dallas Municipal Building
2014 Main Street, Dallas, Texas

I did a walk through of the Dallas Municipal Building (DMB) to check out the basement where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby. I want to see if the location is really worth photographing.

In order to film at the DMB, I need to submit an application with $50 fee, have proof of insurance and pay $35 per hour for a security escort. The fee and the security are easily handled, but the insurance will cost $300 plus for a year policy. This is going to be one expensive photo. Continue reading “Dallas Municipal Building, Former Dallas Police Headquarters”

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President & Mrs. Johnson in Stonewall, Texas

President and Mrs. Johnson in the Johnson Family Cemetery at the LBJ Ranch
President and Mrs. Johnson in the Johnson Family Cemetery at the LBJ Ranch

Over spring break, my family took a trip down to south Texas. We planned a road trip that would stop in Fredricksburg, Stonewall and Austin for a few days. My darling spouse wanted to see some sights and I needed to photograph where President and Mrs. Johnson were buried.

President and Mrs. Johnson

President and Mrs. Johnson are buried in the Johnson Family Cemetery located on the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. The ranch became part of the National Parks Service after the passing of Mrs. Johnson. Continue reading “President & Mrs. Johnson in Stonewall, Texas”

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Chief Jesse Curry and Others at Grove Hill Memorial Park

Chris Barton Adkisson (von Erich)
Chris Barton Adkisson (von Erich)

Grove Hill Memorial Park is located in East Dallas, near Fair Park. This is one of the largest cemeteries in Dallas. I had to ask for assistance because they have more than 60,000 graves. I was assisted by Don at the front desk and Melody Rekieta.

Grove Hill Memorial Park is a few miles east of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. There I found Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry, businessman George Dealey and some old family friends, the Von Erichs. Blanch Barrow, mother of Clyde Barrow, is also buried somewhere at Grove Hill. Continue reading “Chief Jesse Curry and Others at Grove Hill Memorial Park”