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Richard J. Goldberg

Jul 22, 1923 – Jul 13, 2017 (Age 93)

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BORN
July 22, 1923
DIED
July 13, 2017
AGE
93

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July 22, 1923 - July 13, 2017 Richard J. Goldberg, Ph.D., world-renowned photographic scientist, most widely known for the Technicolor Dye Transfer Process and for his 1952 thesis A Theory of Antibody-Antigen Reactions, which became known as 'The Goldberg Theory'. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, July...

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I worked with Dr. Goldberg at Technicolor. I say, "with," because, in spite of his unequaled intelligence and knowledge of film technology, not to mention his many other accomplishments, he always included the rest of us mere mortals when working through ideas for solutions to problems, and he always expressed his appreciation. Now, almost 8 years since his passing, I still become emotional when I remember back to those days when I had the privilege of knowing him. I stand out of respect,...

Dick was my one and only true mentor. I cherish my time working with him, knowing him and becoming his friend.

You seldom meet a man the level, caliber, and ability of Dick Goldberg, possessed as he was not just with smarts, but an extra, indefinable quality that we lesser mortals only wish we had. Nonetheless, our own lives are better for knowing him.
In working with Dr. Goldberg, as I did, there came a moment of realization that when I was with this extraordinary person, who possessed this larger something, I was simply in the presence of greatness, and while I made futile attempts to...

Dicks candle will forever remain lit in the lives he has touched

I came to know Dick later in his life when around 2000 Technicolor decided to revive the Dye Transfer project. He shared the office next to me and I must say I will hear his voice forever.
At first we disagreed about many things. Over time that turned out to be good as we developed a mutual respect for each other.

How could anyone question the credentials of Dr. Goldberg? Well I did. I think that is what formed the bond that lasted.
Our project was a success 'technically'. It...

Dicks retirement (Photoshoped) for his retirement

God needed a great man in Heaven. Bless all of you who enjoyed him
In your life

Worked with on dye transfer smart man.

You have my deepest sympathy for your lost.
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.