Tom R. Chambers
RETRO PROVIDENCE: 1985-1990
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Tom R. Chambers returned to Providence, Rhode Island to showcase a sampling of his coverage as Mayoral and City Photographer for Providence, 1985-1990. The exhibition comprises 60 prints of city activities and its people 26-31 years ago. The coverage over a six-year period is a direct result of a mayor's presence and activity throughout the environs of a city. It is assignment-based via a press secretary's office, City Hall.
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The viewers of this exhibit are able to reflect on city environs/activities, and compare yesterday's with today's Providence. For those individuals who were a part of the coverage during that period of time and now, it will undoubtedly hold dear their involvement and participation that comprises this time capsule.
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The project is similar to the HOT CITY exhibit that Chambers compiled when he worked for the City of Providence in 1989. At that time, American Photo magazine listed the exhibition in its "Notable Exhibitions" section in their July 1989 issue.
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Exhibition:
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Corridor Gallery, City Archives, City Hall (Sponsored by Providence City Archives), Providence, Rhode Island, October 14 - December 14, 2016.
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Opening (October 14, 2016 [7-9pm]) (Photos by Cho Eunmi and Tom R. Chambers.):
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Frontispiece, Media Coverage and City Archives letter:
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An excerpt from the City Archives letter follows indicating the significance and recognition of Chambers' contribution to the City of Providence:
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Links to all 60 images:
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Tommy Chambers Photograph Collection, City Archives, Providence, Rhode Island:
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Tom R. Chambers with his "Retro Providence: 1985-1990".
Left to right: Caleb Horton, Deputy City Archivist and Tom R. Chambers.
Tom R. Chambers is seen talking with Nina Zanneri (Director, The Paul Revere House Museum).
