The First Photograph Published in a Newspaper —1848
It would be difficult for modern readers to accept the text-only version of a newspaper. One online source containing “a brief history of the birth of photojournalism,” states that the first illustration to appear in a newspaper, similar to
April 2023: MIT’s Gary Van Zante on Theodore Lilienthal and His New Orleans Portfolio at the 1867 Paris World’s Fair
PHSNE welcomes MIT Museum Curator Gary Van Zante and his presentation on Theodore Lilienthal’s portfolio of New Orleans views exhibited at the 1867 Paris World’s Fair. The meeting via Zoom begins Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 7:30PM EDT. PHSNE meetings are open to the public—Sign Up Now to receive PHSNE
Linhof Technika 70 & Press 70
The Linhof Technika 70 “is an exceptional, beautifully-made, and very expensive combination of the rollfilm camera and the technical camera.” (Collecting and Using Classic Cameras, Ivor Matanle, 1986, p.10) “Designed for news, fashion, sports and press photography,” the camera “seems to have inspired competing products, including the Graflex XL (1965)
Welcome to PHSNE
The Photographic Historical Society of New England, Inc.
Welcome! Our members bring their curiosity, enthusiasm, and knowledge to bear on every aspect of photo history, from the earliest experiments to the present day—and tomorrow. We welcome your participation and support of our society.
Our monthly meetings, programs, publications, shows, online resources, and other activities offer many ways for you to explore the world of photographic history and collecting—starting right here.
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Meetings
Monthly presentations online and in-person
Photographica
Annual camera and image show, sale, and auction—the largest in the region
School Outreach
We support students in secondary school and college with donated cameras and darkroom equipment
Publications
Snap Shots newsletter and the annual PHSNE Journal
Volunteering
Write articles, curate archives, inspect donated cameras, help with auctions ... and lots more
Join
New member discount for the first year
Renew
Continuing membership keeps PHSNE clicking
Donate
Cash and camera equipment donations are most welcome
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Use the form below to get in touch. We welcome your questions and comments.
From the Beginning
PHSNE's mission is to celebrate and preserve photographic history
Leadership
Officers and the board are elected by members to guide the society
Member Volunteers
Members take on a wide range of tasks to support PHSNE - and have fun too
In Memoriam
We acknowledge the contributions of members