Charles Baptie photograph collection
Title
Charles Baptie photograph collection
Creator
George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center
Description
Charles Baptie, a photographer, printer, and publisher, was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania, on March 13, 1914. Early in life, Baptie became interested in photography and airplanes, interests that would eventually lead to him becoming a photographer and public relations agent for Capital Airlines. His camera recorded the life of the airline for many years. When Capital Airlines merged with United Airlines, Baptie left the company and formed his own business, Charles Baptie Studios, Inc.
While operating his own studio, Baptie provided photographs for more than fifty books and other publications, including: Capital Airlines: A Nostalgic Flight Into the Past, Great Houses of Washington, Camera on Assignment, the sixteen volume Encyclopedia of United States History, Guest House of the Presidents, the story of the Blair Lee House, and Mid the Hills of Pennsylvania. As a photojournalist, Baptie covered feature stories for leading magazines and other news publications. In the 1950s Baptie took many photographs of Hot Shoppes restaurants including images of food, their In Flight service, their kitchens, and the dining rooms of the restaurants. Over the course of his journalistic career, Baptie met and photographed many world leaders and public figures. He passed away in 2000.
While operating his own studio, Baptie provided photographs for more than fifty books and other publications, including: Capital Airlines: A Nostalgic Flight Into the Past, Great Houses of Washington, Camera on Assignment, the sixteen volume Encyclopedia of United States History, Guest House of the Presidents, the story of the Blair Lee House, and Mid the Hills of Pennsylvania. As a photojournalist, Baptie covered feature stories for leading magazines and other news publications. In the 1950s Baptie took many photographs of Hot Shoppes restaurants including images of food, their In Flight service, their kitchens, and the dining rooms of the restaurants. Over the course of his journalistic career, Baptie met and photographed many world leaders and public figures. He passed away in 2000.
Collection Items
Food 01
A set table includes a main plate of beef and onions, a side of peas, a side salad, a biscuit and a pat of butter, a cup of coffee, a glass of water, sugar, salt and pepper shakers.
Food 02
A set table includes a main plate of fish and beets, a side of potato salad, a glass of tea, a glass of water, salt and pepper shakers.
Food 03
A set table includes a main plate of stew with carrots and green peas, a glass of milk, a glass of water, salt and pepper shakers.
Food 04
A set table includes a main plate of ham and a white sauce, a roll with butter, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 05
A set table includes a main plate of a club sandwich with potato chips, a cup of coffee, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 06
A set table includes a main plate of stuffed green pepper and a side of mashed potatoes, a roll, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 07
A set table includes a main plate of fried seafood, a roll with a pat of butter, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 08
A set table includes a main plate of roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, a roll with a pat of butter, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 09
A set table includes a main plate of beef, carrots, and peas, a roll with a pat of butter, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.
Food 10
A set table includes a main plate of fish and potatoes, a roll with a pat of butter, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers.