Arthur J. Cunningham, 80, formerly of 2810 Brighton Pl., a retired photo finisher, who died April 22, wrote two books, How to Take Better Pictures with Your Camera and Produce Your Own Programs for Employee Training. He died in Tucson, Ariz. where he had been living since January.
Mr. Cunningham was born and educated in Utica, the son of Mrs. Mary C. Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham developed a world-wide inservice training program for the camera industry. The four-fold program was adopted by photo finishing companies in Europe, Africa and the United States. he also worked with the Utica Police Bureau on an in-service training program to teach rookie policemen basic procedures in various investigation. Before retiring in 1960, Mr. Cunningham was the president of Cunningham's Studios Inc., 102 Liberty St. He had been in the photo finishing business 47 years.
He started in a 6 by 6 foot darkroom in an old coalbin in the cellar of his Sunset Avenue home. He opened his first store on South and Steuben Streets, moving to the Devereux Building in 1917. In 1923, his business was incorporated and moved to 102 Liberty St. Mr. Cunningham's studios served some 200 dealers in Central and Northern New York.
Mr. Cunningham was elected president fo the Master Photo Finishers of America in 1929. In 1940 he was awarded a gold medal for his print, "Spring," which captured first place in the Photographic Society of America's annual contest.
In 1917 in Utica, he married Hadvig "Hattie" C. Streichert, the daughter of Carl and Albertine Streichert. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the photographic section of Combat Engineers attached to the 303rd Regiment, Company E, in the St. Mihiel and Argonne campaigns.
In 1970 and 1971 he was active in a campaign to persuade citizens to display the flag on July Fourth.
He was a member of all Saints' Episcopal Church, Utica; Liberty Lodge, F&AM, Utica Post American Legion 229 and the Last Man's Club.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jerald, Tucson; a brother, Nelson, Stewart, Fla. and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Leard, Saugerties. The Daily Press (Utica, N.Y.) Tuesday, May 4, 1976.
Graveside services with be 11 Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are by Elwood T. Day Funeral Home.
Mr. Cunningham was born and educated in Utica, the son of Mrs. Mary C. Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham developed a world-wide inservice training program for the camera industry. The four-fold program was adopted by photo finishing companies in Europe, Africa and the United States. he also worked with the Utica Police Bureau on an in-service training program to teach rookie policemen basic procedures in various investigation. Before retiring in 1960, Mr. Cunningham was the president of Cunningham's Studios Inc., 102 Liberty St. He had been in the photo finishing business 47 years.
He started in a 6 by 6 foot darkroom in an old coalbin in the cellar of his Sunset Avenue home. He opened his first store on South and Steuben Streets, moving to the Devereux Building in 1917. In 1923, his business was incorporated and moved to 102 Liberty St. Mr. Cunningham's studios served some 200 dealers in Central and Northern New York.
Mr. Cunningham was elected president fo the Master Photo Finishers of America in 1929. In 1940 he was awarded a gold medal for his print, "Spring," which captured first place in the Photographic Society of America's annual contest.
In 1917 in Utica, he married Hadvig "Hattie" C. Streichert, the daughter of Carl and Albertine Streichert. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the photographic section of Combat Engineers attached to the 303rd Regiment, Company E, in the St. Mihiel and Argonne campaigns.
In 1970 and 1971 he was active in a campaign to persuade citizens to display the flag on July Fourth.
He was a member of all Saints' Episcopal Church, Utica; Liberty Lodge, F&AM, Utica Post American Legion 229 and the Last Man's Club.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jerald, Tucson; a brother, Nelson, Stewart, Fla. and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Leard, Saugerties. The Daily Press (Utica, N.Y.) Tuesday, May 4, 1976.
Graveside services with be 11 Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are by Elwood T. Day Funeral Home.
Arthur J. Cunningham, 80, formerly of 2810 Brighton Pl., a retired photo finisher, who died April 22, wrote two books, How to Take Better Pictures with Your Camera and Produce Your Own Programs for Employee Training. He died in Tucson, Ariz. where he had been living since January.
Mr. Cunningham was born and educated in Utica, the son of Mrs. Mary C. Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham developed a world-wide inservice training program for the camera industry. The four-fold program was adopted by photo finishing companies in Europe, Africa and the United States. he also worked with the Utica Police Bureau on an in-service training program to teach rookie policemen basic procedures in various investigation. Before retiring in 1960, Mr. Cunningham was the president of Cunningham's Studios Inc., 102 Liberty St. He had been in the photo finishing business 47 years.
He started in a 6 by 6 foot darkroom in an old coalbin in the cellar of his Sunset Avenue home. He opened his first store on South and Steuben Streets, moving to the Devereux Building in 1917. In 1923, his business was incorporated and moved to 102 Liberty St. Mr. Cunningham's studios served some 200 dealers in Central and Northern New York.
Mr. Cunningham was elected president fo the Master Photo Finishers of America in 1929. In 1940 he was awarded a gold medal for his print, "Spring," which captured first place in the Photographic Society of America's annual contest.
In 1917 in Utica, he married Hadvig "Hattie" C. Streichert, the daughter of Carl and Albertine Streichert. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the photographic section of Combat Engineers attached to the 303rd Regiment, Company E, in the St. Mihiel and Argonne campaigns.
In 1970 and 1971 he was active in a campaign to persuade citizens to display the flag on July Fourth.
He was a member of all Saints' Episcopal Church, Utica; Liberty Lodge, F&AM, Utica Post American Legion 229 and the Last Man's Club.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jerald, Tucson; a brother, Nelson, Stewart, Fla. and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Leard, Saugerties. The Daily Press (Utica, N.Y.) Tuesday, May 4, 1976.
Graveside services with be 11 Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are by Elwood T. Day Funeral Home.
Mr. Cunningham was born and educated in Utica, the son of Mrs. Mary C. Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham developed a world-wide inservice training program for the camera industry. The four-fold program was adopted by photo finishing companies in Europe, Africa and the United States. he also worked with the Utica Police Bureau on an in-service training program to teach rookie policemen basic procedures in various investigation. Before retiring in 1960, Mr. Cunningham was the president of Cunningham's Studios Inc., 102 Liberty St. He had been in the photo finishing business 47 years.
He started in a 6 by 6 foot darkroom in an old coalbin in the cellar of his Sunset Avenue home. He opened his first store on South and Steuben Streets, moving to the Devereux Building in 1917. In 1923, his business was incorporated and moved to 102 Liberty St. Mr. Cunningham's studios served some 200 dealers in Central and Northern New York.
Mr. Cunningham was elected president fo the Master Photo Finishers of America in 1929. In 1940 he was awarded a gold medal for his print, "Spring," which captured first place in the Photographic Society of America's annual contest.
In 1917 in Utica, he married Hadvig "Hattie" C. Streichert, the daughter of Carl and Albertine Streichert. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the photographic section of Combat Engineers attached to the 303rd Regiment, Company E, in the St. Mihiel and Argonne campaigns.
In 1970 and 1971 he was active in a campaign to persuade citizens to display the flag on July Fourth.
He was a member of all Saints' Episcopal Church, Utica; Liberty Lodge, F&AM, Utica Post American Legion 229 and the Last Man's Club.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jerald, Tucson; a brother, Nelson, Stewart, Fla. and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Leard, Saugerties. The Daily Press (Utica, N.Y.) Tuesday, May 4, 1976.
Graveside services with be 11 Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are by Elwood T. Day Funeral Home.
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