Rochester New York

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PhotoHistory XV (PHXV), will be held October 21-23, 2011 at George Eastman House, Rochester, NY. USA. The Symposium will be conducted by The Photographic Historical Society (TPHS) in conjunction with George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film.

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Since its inception in 1970, this is the fifteenth time that the world's only ongoing symposium on the history of photography has been held. It is recognized as the principal forum for original, scholarly presentations in this field. A few hundred historians, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the world are expected to gather for a weekend of lectures, exhibits, and a major sale of antique photographica. In addition special interest groups often meet while at the symposium.

The major feature of PhotoHistory is its full day lecture program. More leading authors have presented here than at any other venue. We strive for a program offering a wide range of photo-historical topics, including the social/commercial impact, esthetics, and technology of photography. The lives of those who shaped this field are also of interest.

We are requesting lectures for PhotoHistory XV. We prefer that the lectures not have been presented or published previously. To be considered, please submit a 300-word abstract of your presentation and suggest if you would like 15-minutes or 30-minutes on the schedule. The submission is required no later than December 31, 2010, in order to enable proper committee review and subsequent correspondence.

We expect to be able to waive some of the symposium costs for presenters.

Submissions:

Send electronic submission to: robertshanebrook@yahoo.com.

Please include in the subject line: PHXV Proposal.

Hardcopy submissions: Mr. Robert Shanebrook

439 Avondale Road

Rochester, NY, USA 14622-1903.

We anticipate another successful and stimulating PhotoHistory Symposium, and hope you will participate. Please pass the word to colleagues who share an interest in the history of photography as attendees or presenters.

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