OHS extra!, 03/27/2012

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Subject: OHS EXTRA! from Oklahoma Historical Society
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March 27, 2012
Haskell B. Boggs: (April 17, 1908 - May 30,
2003)
Upcoming Exhibit: Oklahoma @ the Movies
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
by JA Pryse, Digital Archivist
The Oklahoma Historical Society's research for the upcoming exhibit titled,
'Oklahoma @ the Movies' has revealed one of the most fascinating Oklahomans that
transformed the world of cinematography and was always one step ahead of his
time. Born in Jones, Oklahoma, on April 17, 1908, Haskell B. Boggs (also known as
"Bus" or "Buzz") seemingly grew into young adulthood with predestined success. Not
only was 'Bus' Boggs a star player on the local football team but also was noted as
"the best track man in the city." While in high school, he built his own camera out of
scraps. Shortly after leaving Oklahoma, Boggs attended the University of California
for a year but returned to Oklahoma to work with the legendary film pioneer Arthur
Ramsey at Ramsey Pictures.
Just out of high school Boggs invented the
automatic view finder which resulted in a 'minor
revolution in moving picture-making which
eliminated the need for more than one person to
operate a camera.' Today, most cameras are built
with the automatic view finder as a standard
feature.
At 24 years, 'Bus' Boggs was invited to join one of
the most "exclusive professional organizations in
the country - the American Association of
Cinematographers." With his invitation was a contract to become the assistant
cameraman at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California. 1 At the age of 30
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