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Dear Carl,
I saw some photo's of Herman Walter Pohlsander (born 1897). Do you know if he is the same Walter Pohslander (1897-1988) who did a lot of research in the Artland (Badbergen) area? Please let me know.
Kind regards, Ronald.
Dear Carl,
It is the same person. I checked the correspondence I had in 1989 with Mrs. Pohlsander. I have a request, you might be able to help me on this. I'm looking for a nice picture of Walter Pohlsander that I may place on my website. This because he did a lot of research about the Artland history. Can you please help me on this?
Best regards, Ronald.
Ronald, I got your note and forwarded it with your email to my father-in-law, who would best be able to help. He may or may not respond. There is a difficult family history there and I don't want to do anything without his agreement. Thanks for your understanding.
Carl
Great photos, Carl!
Carl, I realize you are mastering the digital format, but do you ever use film anymore? I still use a Pentax K1000 for BW and Canon SLR for shiz and giggles. Back in the stone age, where'd you have your film developed. Been burned by the one-hours at the chains scratching negs and poor printing, not that I'm expecting any prize winning shots. I'm sitting on 7 rolls. Can you make any recommendation for processing in the area?
I haven't done any film in a couple of years, which isn't to say that I'm not still turning up rolls I forgot to ever process. The only place I get anything processed is McGreevy Prolab, 376 Broadway, Albany. For basic services they're competitive and they won't ruin your film.