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Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio

Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio

Discover the tranquil beauty of a bygone era through "Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio", a captivating postcard from 1932. As you're drawn into the peaceful scenery on Lake Erie's shores, you're also stepping back into a serene yet fleeting moment before the Great Depression’s tumult hit small lakeside communities.

Herb Ryman: Disney Inspirations

Herb Ryman: Disney Inspirations

Herb Ryman was an artist for the Disney Company, as well as an artist with other movie studios, and a talented independent artist. His lengthy career includes design work on some of the most popular movies of Hollywood's Golden Age, as well as being a sought after artist for private collectors. This is his interesting story.

Les Clark: Disney Inspirations

Les Clark: Disney Inspirations

Les Clark was one of the longest-serving animators at the Walt Disney Company, and the first of the famous “Nine Old Men” animators of the early days of the company. He started out literally being discovered by Walt himself when he was working in an ice cream shop in high school. This is his story of making his way up in the company.

Walt Disney Inspirations: Bob Gurr

Bob Gurr: Disney Inspirations

Bob Gurr is a well-known and my favorite Disney Imagineer. He started his career as an industrial designer out of college, but soon went to work for Disney. His imprint on the company can mainly be seen in the theme parks, where he had a hand in designing many of the rides. Here is Bob’s story, both at his Disney career and beyond it.