May 2020: No Meeting—But Here’s a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Along with the cancellation of the April 2020 Photographica show, the May 3 trip to the Davis Museum at Wellesley College was also cancelled due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Instead, take a trip down Memory Lane, featuring photographs from past Photographica shows. Photos courtesy of Dick Koolish. At this time, no determination has been made concerning a meeting in June. It will depend on the status of the health crisis in late April or early May. Updates will be posted on the website—go to https://phsne.org for the latest information.

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To the Dealers, Attendees, PHSNE Staff, Volunteers and the NNHS: 

THANK YOU!

You made PHOTOGRAPHICA 90 the best EVER!

Our 50th Anniversary Year Celebration Will Continue Throughout 2023

PHSNE May Meeting: Bernie Zelitch “Discovers” Lowell Photographer Annie Powell

Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:30PM on Zoom


June Meeting: PEM Curator Stephanie Tung

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:30PM on Zoom

Give Us Your Feedback on Photographica 90

Use the Contact Form


Support PHSNE on eBay 

Visit seller Mass495 for deals from PHSNE