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NFB PRODUCER WAS DRIVING FORCE IN CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Lor­raine Monk, seen in 1981, was hired by the Na­tional Film Board in 1957 to write cap­tions for photo sto­ries. Three years later she was ap­pointed to lead what be­came the NFB’s Still Pho­tog­ra­phy Di­vi­sion.
Lor­raine Monk, seen in 1981, was hired by the Na­tional Film Board in 1957 to write cap­tions for photo sto­ries. Three years later she was ap­pointed to lead what be­came the NFB’s Still Pho­tog­ra­phy Di­vi­sion.
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As executive producer of the film board’s Still Photography Division, she sent legions of photographers across the country, and created exhibits, books and a gallery that celebrated ...