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Physcial Description
ca. __________ photographs

Administrative History
Lewis Wilson, 1915-1998, was a well known professional photographer and owner of Wilson Studio in Saint John for 52 years. He was born near Meenans Cove and died in Hampton. He was married to Dorothy Gillen in 1934 and they had 4 children. He had a keen interest in photography from his teenage years and his employment with Garett Studio in Saint John provided his initial experience in the photographic profession. In 1939 he acquired the Isaac Erb Photography Studio on Charlotte Street and a part of his business included the printing and sale of Isaac Erb's early 20th century photographs. In 1992 he relocated Wilsons Studios to 162 Union St. His portraits were praised for their technical and artistic merit and his aerial photographs for which he acquired his own aircraft obtained wide acclaim and awards. His aerial photography attracted many corporate clients including Irving, New Brunswick Power, New Brunswick Telephone Co. Ltd, and.

Scope and Content
Aerial photographs relate largely to urban and industrial areas in Saint John and southern New Brunswick, including Irving interests such as Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., the Oil Refinery and the MacMillan-Rothesay Paper Co., ship launches and many aspects of the forestry and lumber operations, New Brunswick Power sites in the Saint John vicinity, New Brunswick Telephone Co. Ltd., province-wide communication installations, Brunswick Mining and Smelting Co., UNB Saint John, and homes of individuals.

Dates of Creation
1949-1978

Restrictions
No restrictions.

Finding aid
Available

Additional information
Title based on name of company.

Inventory

P322