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Portraits of Canadian writers collection [graphic material] / by Sam Tata

Hierarchical level:

Collection

Date:

1991.

Reference:

R11839-0-4-E, LMS-0183

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3673725

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Portraits of Canadian writers collection
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Date(s):

1991.

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

40 photographs.

Language of material:

English

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These 40 photographs of Canadian authors formed an exhibition shown at the National Library of Canada as part of the launch of the book of the same title.

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Tata, Sam, 1911-2005

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Tata, Sam, 1911-2005 : Montreal photographer, Sam Tata was born in Shanghai, China of Indian parents in 1911. He began photographing in 1936 and after a start in street photography, he studied portraiture. He later travelled to India where he rediscovered his interests in photographing everyday life. He worked as a photojournalist, mostly generating reportage with frequent contributions to magazines in Bombay. In 1948, influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Tata began using a 35mm camera and developed a more spontaneous style. Some speculate that his close friendship with Henri Cartier-Bresson resulted in Tata's commitment to practicing photojournalism full-time. He returned to Shanghai in 1949 and recorded the events before and after the establishment of Mao Tse Tung's government. He immigrated to Canada in 1956 and worked as a photojournalist, specializing in Canadian cultural life. He contributed to Chatelaine, Maclean's, Star Weekly, Canadian Art, and other such publications.
He is also well known for his portraits of artists.

He has had numerous exhibitions in major North American cities as well as Shanghai and Bombay, and has been the recipient of many awards.

Sam Tata died on 3 July 2005 in Sooke, British Columbia.

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Photographs (Paper) List of writers photographed available. Available in reference room binder. (90: Open)

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Restrictions on access note:

No restrictions on consultation. Reproduction is not permitted without the consent of the photographer. Copyright retained by Sam Tata.

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1 : 1992-01
2 : 1992-01

Source:

Private

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LMS-0183

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1992-01 LMS
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LMS container [LMS-0183 1992-01] 1--2

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Copyright: Reproduction is not permitted without the permission of the photographer. Credit Library and Archives Canada.

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