In the cellars of the world

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Internationally Famous Pictures Thrilling Experiences
Scientist — Explorer Photographer
RUSSELL TRALL
NEVILLE — THE CAVE MAN
Presenting


In the Cellars of the World
1,000 Miles of Underground Beauty, Science and Adventure

HOME ADDRESS: KEWANEE, ILLINOIS




A Camera Journey of Discovery Into The Realm of Underground Fairylands with Russell Trall Neville, Scientist, Explorer and Photographer.
MR. Neville is a cave explorer and photographer.  He has travelled 1,000 miles underground in about one hundred and fifty caves, exploring and traversing more miles of difficult, unknown cave passages than any other living man.

Far below the surface of the earth, thru unknown mazes shrouded in eternal darkness, Mr. Neville has forced his way into the very heart of the living rock.  A single misstep might mean a fall into perilous crevasses below, while overhead incalculable tons of rock and soil are an everpresent hazard.  Unknown dangers lurk in every black shadow.


The Cave Man at Work Underground


Yet Mr. Neville has won thru into many places in caves never before seen by man.  And wherever Mr. Neville goes, his heavy photographic equipment goes.  His cameras have been lowered deep into underground pits, swung across rocky chasms, dragged thru mud and water, dangerously tight crevices and waterworn channels, ferried across subterranean rivers, eased along narrow ledges and hung by ropes over steep precipices, all in the impenetrable blackness of eternal night.  Into this Stygian darkness, Mr. Neville brings his own powerful photographic lights.

With the highly specialized knowledge, experience and courage necessary to successful cave exploration, Mr. Neville happily combines a rare ability in photographic technique.  His appreciation and understanding of pictorial composition, lighting, and choice of subject, together with a talent for achieving unusual effects, amounts to nothing less than artistic genius ln his chosen field.

Many of the camera studies presented show unusual and beautiful cave formations never before photographed.  Every picture is a beautiful example of artistic photography, enchanting in its portrayal of underground witchery and amazing in its beauty.

Many of Mr. Neville's cave photographs have been honored by their selection for exhibition and high awards at leading photographic salons all over the world.

Dozens of these exclusive cave photographs are shown by means of beautiful lantern slides.  The choicest of more than five thousand negatives (the largest collection of cave photographs in the world) is represented, showing all types of cave formations.

In his cave work Mr. Neville has had hundreds of entertaining, amusing and thrilling experiences In the Cellars of the World.  The Neville Expedition into Old Salts Cave (July 1927) was the longest cave trip ever recorded.  His party was in the Cave fifty-one hours and thirty-five minutes, penetrating into subterranean labyrinths never before reached by white explorers.

Mr. Neville there discovered and brought to light specimens of the handiwork of the mysterious Cave Men of long ago.  This material is shown and discussed by Mr. Neville, who has devoted much time to the study of the prehistoric folk who inhabited these vast underground mazes hundreds of years ago.

Floyd Collins, intrepid Kentucky Cave explorer, whose tragic death in Sand Cave aroused the sympathy of the world, was Mr. Neville's close and valued friend.  Mr. Neville tells some of the interesting and exciting adventures these two famed Cave Men experienced together deep in the earth.

MR. NEVILLE'S MUSEUM COLLECTION AND EXHIBIT OF CAVE SPECIMENS is now shown with his lectures.  This truly remarkable exhibit presents the most comprehensive and complete showing of cave specimens in America.

In this Exhibit are some rare forms of spelean life, including one of the only two known specimens of the exceedingly rare eyeless cave fish, Troglichthys Rosae.  Eyeless crawfish, cave salamanders, cave crickets and an unexcelled collection of prehistoric fabrics and materials left by the mysterious ancient Cave Men, are shown in this uniqne and valuable educational display.

Mr. Neville's long experience and study of caves enables him to interpret his photographs and exhibit in an entertaining, scientific, yet non-technical way.  You need not be a scientist to understand and appreciate his subject.  You can see beautiful pictures of cave scenes and cave formations that you could not possibly visit or see in person.

Mr. Neville's photographs and the story of his thrilling experiences IN THE CELLARS OF THE WORLD have won for him an international reputation, astonishing and delighting all types of audiences.

Lantern slides are used, altho motion pictures produced and shown exclusively by Mr. Neville are available by special arrangement.  Complete projection equipment is furnished.





The Lily Pads.  One of Nature's Underground Beauty Spots

International Recognition
Mr. Neville's cave photographs have been widely published.  They have also been shown literally all over the world in the largest International Photographic Salons, including the following partial list:

The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain
Fifth International Photographic Salon of Japan.
International Photographic Salon, Stockholm, Sweden
Fotoklub Polskiej, Krakow, Poland
International Salon of Photography, Lucerne, Switzerland
Miedzynarodowy Salon Fotografiki, Poland
Fotoklub Ljubijana, Jugoslavija
Internacional Fotografico del Uruguay
Expuesta en el Salon Internacional de Fotografia, Madrid
Salon Internazionale di Fotografia Aristica fra Dilettani, Italy
Kerest Salon, Antwerp, Belgium
Irish Salon of Photography, Dublin, Ireland
Century of Progress International Photographic Salon
Internationale Photo Austellung, Vienna, Austria
International Photographic Salon of Hong Kong, China
The Victorian International Salon of Photography, Melbourne, Australia (Special Diploma)
43rd. Toronto (Canada) Salon of Photography
Salon International de Photographie, Bruxelles, Belgium
South African Salon of Photography, Johannesburg South Africa
Nemzetkozi Muveszi Fenykepkiallitas, Budapest, Hungary
Many International and other Salons held in America




In the Cellars of the World
has delighted, educated and entertained audiences at Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago Chicago Academy of Sciences WOC, Davenport, Iowa Rockford College, Rockford, Ill. Peoria Academy of Sciences, Peoria WSUI Iowa City, Iowa Studio Lorado Taft, Chicago University Club, Evanston, Ill, Adventurers' Club, Chicago several times DeKalb Teacher's Institute, Sycamore, Ill. University Club, Fort Wayne, Ind. Blackburn College, Carlinville, Ill. Ohio State University, Bowling Green, Ohio WLS, The Prairie Farmer Station Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Penn. Lake Shore Athletic Club, Chicago The Academy of Sciences, Buffalo, N. Y. WMAQ, The Chicago Daily News Radiologue The Wisconsin Woman's Club, Milwaukee The Milwaukee Museum, Milwaukee Together with hundreds of Schools, Colleges, Woman's Clubs, Parent-Teacher and Church Organizations in fifteen States.



Opinions
You certainly have a unique and notable lecture.  Your pictures are wonderfully fine and the adventures that lie behind them are very thrilling.  In spite of all the beauty you have brought to light, I heartily testify that no reward would ever get me into those tight places.

Cordially yours,
LORADO TAFT

One of the most fascinating speakers I have ever listened to.  Certainly worth an evening of anybody's time. ARTHUR C. PAGE, Editor, Station WLS.

Captivates his audience, both young and old.  His photographs are a marvel, considering the difficulties he encounters in making them.

CHARLES D. SNELLER, M. D., President, (1935–6) Illinois State Academy of Science.

One of the finest things we have had this year.

HARRY E. PRATT, Dean, (1934) Blackburn College

Very interesting and educational.  His pictures are marvellous.  I heartily recommend his program.

ALMA JENSEN, State Teachers' College, Dickinson, N. D.

Presentation is authoritative, yet entirely within the range of interest of High and Junior High School people.  We cerainly recommend him.

L. R. TAYLOR, Supt., Corning, Iowa Public Schools

Interesting and educational.  Students and faculty members enjoyed his lecture very much.

T. T. CRANNY, Principal, Grinnell, Ia. High School

One of the best educational lectures ever given here. PAUL W. THOMAS, Principal, Westville, Ill., Township High School.

Both my high and grade school pupils enjoyed your lecture more than any other number on our entire lyceum program.  I wish we could get more of the same sort. HIRAM D. FRY, Supt., Chester, Mont. School District 32.

The Abraham Lincoln High School was enthusiastic. G. W. KIRN, Principal, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You captivated the interest of our 600 people thruout a very pleasant and profitable hour.

ROY E. MILLER, Supt., Worthington, Minn. Schools

A program I am glad to recommend highly.  His pictures hold an audience's marked attention.

W. J. SHIRLEY, Supt. Havre, Mont. Public Schools

Both interesting and instructive, broadening our knowledge of the world and stimulating our thought.

H. J. TRAINOR, Supt., Lake Linden, Mich.

One of the very best we have ever had.

PAYNE TEMPLETON, Principal Flathead Co. Mont. High.

Truly an educational masterpiece in every respect.

C. F. PETERS, Principal Ind. School Dist. 2. Coleraine, Minn.

I hope high schools everywhere may have a chance to hear you and see your pictures.

J. F. KRAUS, Stevens Point, Wis. High School.

Your lecture was the high spot of our entire lyceum course. F. N. MITCHELL, Supt., Poplar, Mont.

I recommend you very highly for any high school or college group. J. HARRY ADAMS, Supt., Adrian, Mich.

I commend you on combining worthwhile instruction and entertainment.

C. W. HILDRETH, Fremont, Neb. High.

One of the most interesting and instructive we have ever had the privilege of seeing. M. L. KNAPP, Elston Senior High School, Michigan City, Ind.


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• Explore Unknown Subterranean Labyrinths
• Delve into Prehistoric Cave Dwellers Lore
• Learn the Age-Old Secrets of Cave Geology
• Hear About 51 Hours in Old Salts Cave
• See the Underground Marvels of Nature


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IN THE CELLARS OF THE WORLD
An artistic, thrilling, educational lecture that has pleased 2500 audiences of every character.
The late Lorado Taft, famous artist said:

You certainly have a unique and notable lecture.  Your pictures are wonderfully fine, and the adventures that lie behind them are very thrilling.  In spite of all of the beauty that you have brought to light, I heartily testify that no reward would ever get me into those tight places.

Mr. Arthur C. Page, Editor, Prairie Farmer, writing to a College President:

Mr. Neville has spoken several times over WLS (The Prairie Farmer Radio Station), and I have seen a great many of his wonderful pictures.  He is one of the most fascinating speakers I have ever listened to.

Mr. D. E. Northman, Chairman Entertainment Committee, The Adventurers' Club, Chicago, Illinois:

I want to convey to you the thanks of the entire membership of the Adventurers' Club for the most interesting, educational and thrilling program you gave us at our last Ladies' Night.  I hope we may have you again.

Dr. Charles D. Sneller, Past President, Illinois State Academy of Sciences:

I have heard the CAVE MAN deliver his lecture many times.  He thrills children and adults alike.  He has spoken before the Peoria Rotary Club, the Peoria Kiwanis Club and the Peoria Academy of Sciences and always captivated his audiences.  His pictures are a marvel and his lecture is unusually interesting.

Dr. C. O. Schneider, Owl Club, Chlcago.  (An organization of professional men and women).

I want to express appreciation for your lecture.  You photography is unusually fine.  Many of your pictures are real gems of artistic merit.  We are, as you know, some photographers, ourselves, each member almost rating as an expert in some phase of photographic art.  We were more keenly interested in your pictures technically, than an average audience.  It is no exaggeration to say that your lecture and pictures was the best program we have had in several years.



Other Opinions
I heard THE CAVE MAN last night when he spoke before the Woman's Club on their big annual Guest Night Program.  This morning he appeared at my High School and at noon I heard him speak to the Rotary Club.  I think I never have heard any speaker so interest three audiences of such diverse character.  He certainly fascinated all three groups.

We were thrilled and delighted with your lecture.  Our Woman's Club is hard to please.


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RUSSELL TRALL NEVILLE KEWANEE ILLINOIS

A PROGRAM YOU WILL ENJOY

YOU HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING LIKE IT




Kewanee, Ill. Dec. 4. 1940.

Miss Caroline McCartney, Chicago, Ill.

Dear Miss McCartney:

Will you please cancel my ad in TALENT when the present term expires?

All O.K. here.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Russel T. Neville