George Gilbert

For brief bio data see: New York Photographers, Cynthia Maris Dantzic, 2009, pp. 76, 77

NY Photo league photographer and author

Founder of the American Photographic Historic Society.

Named and launched the Pentax camera in the USA (originally called the Pentaflex, which he said was too long a name) and the Konica AF-1.

His documentary photos are included in the archives of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library,

the Art Institute of Chicago, the Houston Fine Arts Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, the Jewish Museum,

the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of the City of New York,

Life-long raconteur and wit -- who "renamed" his daughter's alma mater, Bryn Mawr, "Bring More -- Bring more money."

Outsurvived by seven months, his wife, Ruth Gilbert for 69 years, the dance therapist at the Riverdale Mental Health Association from 1966 - 2006, who he cared for in her final years challenged by Alzheimer's Disease. She was an artist trained by Louise Nevelson and danced with the Salt Lake City Civic Ballet.

Father of Stephen Gilbert, married to Linda Gilbert, Charlotte, North Carolina, Grandchildren: Nina and Anna

Father of Pamela Gilbert-Bugbee and father-in-law of Bill Bugbee, Oregon, Grandparent of Myles Gilbert Bugbee, Washington, D.C.

Surviving brother of Sylvia Meltzer and brother-in-law of Dr. Leonard Meltzer, New York and Florida.

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Life-long raconteur and wit -- who "renamed" his daughter's alma mater, Bryn Mawr, "Bring More -- Bring more money."

Editor in chief of Brooklyn Tech's newspaper

Author of over 200 articles in Popular Photography and many any other photo publications

Editor of the Shekel

Mr. Gilbert died at age 90, succumbing to Fourth Stage Lymphoma, after joining the community at Regency Park Assisted Living in Portland, Oregon, where he was also cared for by Legacy Hospice.

His 90th birthday celebration in October, at Regency Park, was attended by friends and family, and featured his speech about the importance of community and helping friends and strangers.

His caring and upbeat nature was greatly appreciated by friends across the world.