2019 is the 100th Anniversary of the Stereoscopic Society of America

2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Stereoscopic Society of America (SSA). For 100 years folios have crisscrossed the United States and the globe in a continual chain of sharing. Stereoviews/cards have a long history of creativity, of offering glimpses into other lives and landscapes. They have conveyed messages of social and political import. They have shaped and mirrored our concepts of beauty. The power contained within their simplicity is often overlooked.

A 100th birthday party to celebrate a century’s long tradition will be observed at the 2019 National Stereoscopic Association Convention being held in in Akron, Ohio, July 30 - August 5. Member or not, sign up, bring five or more cards (yours or from your collection) to swap over libation, dinner and conversation.

According to 2019 NSA 3D-Con Co-Chair & Registrar, Barb Gauche, "Last year each of us brought handcrafted, recently purchased or experimental cards to pass around. You will go home with five cards swapped for the ones you brought!"

If you have any questions or need more information, please let Barb know as soon as possible.

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3-D Film Archive Founder Bob Furmanek to Introduce The Maze Aug. 29 at The Film Forum in New York

On Aug. 29, Film Forum will have a double feature of The Maze in 3-D and King's Row. 3-D Film Archive founder Bob Furmanek will do a short introduction at the 8:50 p.m. showing. The Film Forum is located at 209 West Houston St. west of 6th Ave. in New York City. Tickets are $9 for members or $15 for regular admission.

2019 National Stereoscopic Association Conference is July 30 through Aug. 5 in Akron, Ohio

What is the 3D-Con?
The National Stereoscopic Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1974, whose goals are to promote the study, collection and use of stereo photography it has over 1,000 members. 3D-con is traditionally the name of the NSA annual convention, held somewhere different every year in the summertime.

What happens at a convention?
The convention has programming for the collector as well as the photographer. Among the highlights are the trade show, the stereo theatre, workshops, tours, and auction, and Special Interest Meetings meetings. In addition, we hold slide and print contests and showings of stereo (3-D) photography.

Convention Schedule
Room Hopping will take place throughout the convention. Check individual rooms for times.

Schedule
Monday, July 29
Registration - 1 to 4 p.m.
3-D Theatre Set-Up - 10 am. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30
Registration - 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
3-D Theatre Set-Up - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Excursion #1 (Stan Hywet) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Excursion #2 (Canal Park) - 3:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31
Registration - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3-D Theatre Set-Up - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Gallery Set-Up - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibits Set-Up - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Timers Meeting - Noon to 1 p.m.
Workshops - 1 to 5 p.m.
George Themelis "F/8 and be There!" - 1 to 2 p.m.
George Themelis "Stereoscopic Deviation" - 2 to 3 p.m.
Dave Comeau "Introduction to SPM" - 3 to 4 p.m.
Ilicia Benoit "On Engaging and Retaining a New Guard" - 4 to 5 p.m.
Excursion #3 (Akron Glass Works) - 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1
Registration - 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
Workshops - 8 a.m. to noon
George Themelis "Close-up 3-D Photography" - 8 to 9 a.m.
Felix Russo "The Art and Craft of Stereo Cards" - 9 to 10 a.m.
Steve Hughes "Twinning Olympus OMD-EM5" - 10 to 11 a.m.
Jim Harp and Jim McManus "Anaglyph Roundtable" - 11 a.m. to noon
Regional Director's Meeting - 8 to 9 a.m.
Board Meeting - 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art Gallery Open - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibits Open - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3-D Phone SIG - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3-D Theatre - 1 to 5 p.m.
View-Master SIG - 3 to 4 p.m.
APEC/DSEC SIG - 5 to 6 p.m.
SSA Dinner - 6 to 8 p.m.
Guest Speaker - Paul Schenk 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2
Registration - 7:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
Workshops - 8 a.m. to Noon
Rob Ellis "Passive 3-D Editing Inside Photoshop" - 8 to 9 a.m.
Felix Russo "3-D or Not 3-D" - 9 to 10 a.m.
Jim McManus "3-D Conversions Demystified" - 10 to 11 a.m.
Jim Harp "Surrounded! VR Applications for Stereoscopy" - 11 a.m. to Noon
Art Gallery Open - 10 to 9 a.m.
Exhibits Open - 10 to 9 a.m.
Eric Drysdale's "Vintage Realist Show" - 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Max 12 attendees - sign up at Registration
Medium Format SIG - 11 to Noon
Lenticular SIG - Noon to 1 p.m.
3-D Theatre - 1 to 5 p.m.
3-D Theatre - Eric Kurland 4 to 5 p.m. - 3-D SPACE
Trade Fair Set-Up - 1 to 5 p.m.
Art Gallery Reception - 5 to 7 p.m.
Auction Preview - 6 to 7 p.m.
Auction - 7 to 9 p.m.
Vintage Slide Exchange SIG - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker - Melody Davis - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3
Registration - 7 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Trade Fair Set-Up - 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Trade Fair Open - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Workshops - 8 to Noon
Tom Dory "Another Take on Making Modern Stereocards" - 8 to 9 a.m.
Max Clarke "3-D Shooting and Editing with Greenscreen" - 9 to 10 a.m.
Tom Dory "3-D Phones - Show and Discussion" - 10 to 11 a.m.
Eric Kurland "Creating Images for Facebook3D and Looking Glass" - 11 a.m. to noon
Movie Maker SIG - 9 to 10 a.m.
Art Gallery Open - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibits Open - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On-Site Room Open - 10 a.m. to Noon
Eric Drysdale's "Vintage Realist Show" - 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Max 12 attendees - sign up at Registration
SSA Meeting - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3-D Theatre - 1 to 3 p.m.
3-D Theatre - Bob Furmanek/Greg Kintz, 3 to 4 p.m. Feature Length movie Jivaro
Banquet Social - 6 to 7 p.m.
NSA Banquet and Awards - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker - Denis Pellerin 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4
Registration - 9 a.m. to Noon
President's Breakfast - 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Workshops - 9 to 11 a.m.
Diego Ruiz "Alternative Lenses - In Camera Execution" - 9 to 10 a.m.
Dave Comeau "Introduction to SPM" Repeat - 10 to 11 a.m.
Trade Fair Open - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art Gallery Open - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Exhibits Open - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3-D Theatre - 1 to 3 p.m.
All Teardowns - 3 to 5 p.m.
Excursion #4 (MAPS Air Museum) - 6 to 10 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 5
Excursion #5 (Pro Football HOF, Gervasi, Warther's, Harry London) - 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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View-Master® Foto Aventuras South American McDonalds Happy Meal viewers and Reels (1993)

Thanks to Allen White for sending us photos of these rare View-Master® reels that were available in 1993 McDonalds Happy Meals in South America. These sets featured Disneyland scenes as well as red, blue, green and yellow folding viewers.

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GAF View-Master® Plastic Drinking Glasses

Here is a photo of really hard to find GAF View-Master® plastic drinking glasses. The glasses feature the GAF logo with the words "A New Dimension" and View-Master® along with a View-Master® reel image.

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View-Master® Model J Belgium Viewers on cards

Here are a few examples of model J View-Master® viewers issued by the Belguim factory many years ago.

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A Sawyer's Inc. stock market certificate sold for $25 with one bid. It is not the 3-D version of the stock certificate.

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