NSA Convention Information

[P3D William Davis <bd3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all.  Here is a straight text version of the promo material I'm 
distributing for NSA '96. More will be announced as I learn it.

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NSA '96  Your Passport to the Third Dimension!
The National Stereoscopic Association's  Annual Convention and Trade
Fair, to be held at the Genesee Plaza Holiday Inn (Phone:716-546-6400,  
Fax: 716-546-3908) and the Riverside Convention Center in ROCHESTER,NEW 
YORK  August 2, 3 & 4, 1996

A Not-to-be-Missed 3-D Extravaganza featuring:

Stereo Projection Theater
Three Days of 3-D Slide Programs    August 2, 3 & 4 Lilac Ballroom
North, Riverside Convention Center
You are invited to take a journey with us around the world and across
time.  A festival of spectacular 3-D programs from photographers around
the world, these are three days of  the finest 3-D photography
(stereography) on the planet,  all projected on a 21-foot wide screen
in the air-conditioned comfort of the cavernous Riverside Convention
Center.  Spanning a century and a half of three-dimensional
photography, from beautifully rendered and carefully preserved antique
views that were "the television of the 19th century" to rare
View-Master treasures to the breathtaking work of  the world's best
contemporary stereo photographers and on to the rapidly developing and
astounding art of computer-generated images, all these programs are
projected in full, true, reach-out-and-touch-it 3-D!  (Polarized
glasses included with registration).  Beautifully captured in Stereo,
the Olympic Games, the Grateful Dead, Scenics, Sports, High-Speed Flash
Photography,  Nudes, Mountain Climbing, Rafting, Macro (Close-Up),
Hollywood Celebrities, Flowers, X-rays,  X-rays of Flowers and more
have all been represented in past Stereo Theater programs, and this
year will be no different. Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Hours approximate, subject to final
revision)

Spotlight Auction of Fine Photographica
Friday Evening, August 2, at the Riverside Convention Center
Over 200 choice lots of stereographic collectibles selected
specifically for their potential to enhance any collection. Choice
antique stereo views of the Civil War, Indians, American West, Gold
Rush, Railroads are well-represented.  Included also are View Master
treasures and a wide variety of cameras and viewers of all formats.
There are even some rare and interesting stereo novelties included.  A
good number of desirable books and a large selection of stereo
literature are also on the bidding block.  Mail and phone bidding
closes four days before the public sale on August 2, 1996.  Catalogs
may be obtained by sending $10. check or money order to NSA Auction
'96, P.O. Box 382, Holyoke, MA 01041 USA.

Stereographic Trade Fair
August 3 & 4  Empire Hall North, Riverside Convention Center
Annually the Largest Collection of Stereo Photography Equipment, Images
and Services Assembled Under One Roof
Nearly every major dealer in stereo images and photographic equipment
old and new will be represented at this 100-table trade show.
Thousands of antique stereocards will be available, on every
conceivable subject. Many examples of classic stereo cameras will be
available, from Realist to View-Master to Kodak Stereo, not to mention
Colorist, Wollensak, Verascope, Sputnik and scores more, alongside
merchandisers of modern stereo cameras, viewers, services of all types,
books, comic books, images, projectors, mounts and accessories.  This
is the place to go to start or advance your involvement in the world of
stereo photography, finally replace that collection of View-Master
reels you had as a kid, or to complete the collection of stereographs
of your grandfather's grandfather's Civil War unit or Fire Brigade or
neighborhood (or your neighborhood 100 years ago.  If you can't find it
at this Trade Fair, chances are the stereo-related item you're looking
for isn't available anywhere!
Trade Fair Schedule:   Saturday, August 3rd 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
                       Sunday, August 4th  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM



Exhibits
             Ongoing throughout Convention
The Stereoscopic Society of America will sponsor its 1st International
Stereocard Exhibition, a PSA-recognized exhibition for makers of
full-size stereo print views.
More to be announced...

Bus Tour - Photo-Op/Nature Walk (Additional Charge)
Letchworth State Park   Monday, August 5, 1996  9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
About an hour's drive from Rochester, Letchworth Gorge, with its 600
foot deep gorge and plentiful waterfalls, is known as the "Grand Canyon
of the East".  The bus will be met at the entrance by a Ranger, who
will lead us on a guided tour to the best views in the park.

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Costs:
Three-day Registration, (Stereo Theater, Trade Fair and
Exhibits)...$20.00 ($30.00 after July 26)
Single day Registration, (Stereo Theater, Trade Fair and
Exhibits)...$10.00/day

Need Registration forms?  Send SASE to:  NSA '96,  942 Gaywood Lane,
Webster, NY 14580

Questions on the Trade Fair?  Call John Waldsmith  Evenings 7:00 PM -
10:00 PM and weekends: Phone/Fax:  (330)-239-1944

Questions on the Convention?  Contact Bill Davis Phone:  (716)-671-7707
  Fax:  (716)-787-3049  E-mail:  bd3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

NSA on the Internet:   http://www.tisco.com/3d-web/nsa/nsa.htm
Rochester on the Internet:  http://www.roccplex.com/atroch/welcome.html

Come Explore the World of Stereo Images at NSA '96!

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An important thing for non-NSA members to note is that these prices are
the same whether you're a member of NSA or not.  Good Deal!

NSA members will be receiving application/registration forms with the
next Stereo World.  Remember that we would like to pre-register as many 
as possible!  Pre-registered is the way to go, as the manpower required 
to generate all of the peripherals (badges, stickers, packets, etc.) 
on-site for registrants really slows things up, and I know that I would 
much rather be watching a slide presentation than standing in a line 
waiting to register. Anyway, it works a lot better if you pre-register.

I hope you find this information useful.

Best Regards,
Bill Davis



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