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EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS AT PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF ART NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 1968 Introduction In organizing and presenting this exiiibition of tine photographs of Frederick Sonnmer, the Philadelphia College of Art is acting in accord with its clearly established purposes— to sustain and encourage the creative processes of artists, whatever the materials or tools they may find are best for their purposes. That photography is a major concern of the College is ample recognition that in the hands of an artist, the camera is a tool as right and effective as brush or chisel. Sol Mednick, director of the Department of Photography and Film of the College, has organized this exhibition to honor the artist Frederick Sommer and bring his works to our attention. In doing so, he has also expressed the commitment of his department and its faculty to photography as high art. ■ The College