Michael Daft’s lifelong interest in photography began in college as a photographer for The Maneater, the University of Missouri student newspaper. He served in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975. Since his retirement from Barnes-Jewish Hospital 8 years ago he has followed his passion for photography, exhibiting works in Art St. Louis, Meramec Community College, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Framations Art Gallery, and The Foundry. Michael is an archivist and photographer for the Magic Chef Mansion and has volunteered as an associate curator at IPHF since it came to St. Louis in 2013.