Recently Received: Encampment, Wyoming. Selections for the Lora Webb Nichols Archive, 1899-1948
From the moment she picked up a camera as a 16-year-old in the copper mining town of Encampment, Lora Webb Nichols’ pictures were as worthy of recognition as any others made in the 20th century. I like Mike Disfarmer as much as the next guy, but for me his pictures pale in comparison to Nichols’. A twice-divorced mother of five, Nichols shows us an intimate view of American life unlike any other I’ve ever seen. That Encampment, Wyoming represents less than one percent of her archive is astonishing, that it’s only coming to light now is infuriating.
As unfair as this is, Nichols is lucky to have Nicole Jean Hill as her champion. An artist, photographer and educator, Hill hasn’t just produced a historical document, she’s made a work of art. The bookcraft of Encampment, Wyoming is exceptional in every way, and the editing is as nuanced as best photographic literature. I’ve only owned Encampment, Wyoming for a few days, but it’s already one of my all-time favorites.
See a selection from the book HERE.
For more, watch my YouTube review of the book HERE.
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The Lunch Table:
Ethan: I recently watched American Animals, which was most interesting for its genre mixing approach. 7/10
Rylan: This week I read Journey of Souls by Michael Newton. It dives into the real life case studies of Newton’s patients undergoing hypnosis, and their experiences of living past lives. 7/10
Alec: I’ll watch anything with undercover cops. The Belgian series Undercover is better than most. 8/10
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