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About PHSNE

Mission, Vision & Values


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 Mission

We are engaged in the preservation of historic images, photographic equipment, and ephemera, and sharing the stories of photographers, scientists, engineers, businessmen and women, and artists—all the people who created the world of photography as we know it today.

  • We schedule free monthly meetings and presentations online and in-person, publish monthly newsletters and an annual Journal, and share our resources on the web.
  • We provide cameras and darkroom equipment free of charge to students learning about the science and art of photography.
  • We assist other institutions involved with the history of photography.
  • We help collectors find or donate collection items.
  • We produce the largest Photographica show in the region each year, and we have a lot of fun, too!

Our Values

  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Diversity
  • Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Stewardship
  • Transparency
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Clockwise from top left: early board meeting 1973; member meeting December 1973; PHSNE field trip to the Great Wall 1999; 30th Anniversary 2003; Uber-collector and PHSNE supporter Jack Naylor, 2000

Our Vision

Provide an unparalleled experience for our members and the general public where they are involved in learning and contributing to the exploration of, promotion of, and value of our shared photographic history.

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Discover museums, historical societies, photo archives, and other organizations that share our passion for photographic history. It’s a great resource for diving deeper into the broader world of photography and preservation!

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PHSNE Leadership


Officers and Board Members

Our officers and board members are elected by the membership for two-year terms.

The officers and board members listed will serve the 2024-2025 term.

John Felix


President

Paul Roberts


Vice President

Gregory Crisci


Treasurer

Lawrence Woods


Secretary

Sid Chatterjee


Member-at-Large

John Dockery


Member-at-Large

Gloria Polizzotti Greis


Member-at-Large

Marty Hassell


Member-at-Large

Brad Herman


Member-at-Large

Ron Polito


Member-at-Large

Peter Schultz


Member-at-Large

Bernie Zelitch


Member-at-Large

PHSNE Volunteers


Our Volunteers

Members volunteer their time and expertise to advance PHSNE’s mission, guided by our vision and values. They take on a variety of roles that support and expand PHSNE’s many activities. Without our members’ significant contributions of time, skills, and dedication, the society would not long survive.

Dana H. Gee


Programs Chair

Ryck Lent


Website & Email Outreach

Beverly Regelman


snap shots Editor

Joe Walters


Information Technology

Honoring Past Members


With gratitude and fondness, we honor those PHSNE members who have passed on.

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We are PHSNE, the Photographic Historical Society of New England.

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47 Calvary St.
Waltham, MA 02453
By appointment only.

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    • Camera of the Month
    • Photo History Today
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    • The Journal
    • Snap Shots
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    • PHSNE: From the Beginning
    • In Memoriam
  • Programs
  • Support Us
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