Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-24
Eastman's Great Generosity
Seen as Lasting Monument

, person by the invention Of q reversible
film both for taking and projecting the
picture. Cameras and equipment to use
this film followed. Today thousands Of
persons throughout the world are using
these cameras and projectors to record
home events and amuse themselves and
others with their production"
As to his activities in his chosen field
of business the Roanoke Times COM
ments: He gave his whole energy to
development of the art of photography
and made the camera an effective in
Strument even for the amateur.
He developed the dry plate, which
greatly simplified photography bromide
paper, the roll film and the roll fllm
holder. The pleasures Of photography
he placed within the reach of millions"
AS the Harrisburg Telegraph phrases it,
He enlarged tremendously the scope
OF pleasure of those who delight in stor-
ing up in picture form memories of
vacation trips and vacation scenes, or
who treasure the portraits of their loved
ones in familiar poses"
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1t is neither because of his business
acumen nor the tragic manner OF his
death that Eastman will be longest re-
membered, according to the press. 1t
will be, In the words of the Fort Wayne
News-Sentinel because "he had come
to view the Whole Of society through
neighborly and helpful eyes" The
News-Sentinel also expresses the belief
that money was to him something to
be used for the greatest good of the
greatest number" The Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin holds that Ito George
Eastman life was opportunity for pub
lie service" The Ann Arbor Daily
News, noting his "well-rounded life,"
states He was q rich man who knew
what to do with his riches; he piled
up profits for the benefit of less for
tunate fellows. All in all. it may be
said that Eastman came pretty close
to embodying American ideals of bust
ness and practical Christianity" The
Danbury News comments: He lived
full, busy life; he more than paid
his debt to society"
His inventions and philanthropies
will stand as a memorial to him for
generations to come" in the opinion of
the Cleveland News, calling him "a
typical American, who advanced by
hard work and perseverance"
The breadth of his interests Is
stressed by the Connellsville Daily
Courier. when it remarks: Mr.. East
philanthroptsts. His gifts we're mu-
nihcent and for a wide VARIETY of pur-
poses. all having to do with the equip
ment Of agencies devoted to the moral,
intellectual and physical wellbeing
and enjoyment Of his fellow citizens"
Picturing him as one whose charities
grew with his fortune, the Altoona
Mirror records: He contributed mil
lions OF dollars to hospitals. dental
clinics. educational institutions. Young
Mems Christian Associations. parks and
city and State research bureaus II Is
estimated that he gave away approx
mately 500 900 ,0OO.'
Linking Kreuger and Eastman, the
Spokane Spokesman Review remarks:
In their violent passing into eternity
these unhappy men delivered a pro-
found sermon to mankind. They left
tacit message at a time when the
world stands In deep need of q true
understanding of life. its obligations
and rewards. For our world of today
Is not sane in its appraisals of sue
cess. honors and the Relationships of
society. Only a mad world could have
staged the war, and followed that with
crazy stalking Of its savings, peace of
mind and heart, and often honor,
against expectations OF easy wealth,
now seen TO have been futile, and the
folly Of which should have been sp-
parent"