We need your photos. The Historical Society of Greater
Lansing and the Library of Michigan are sponsoring “From Sepia to Selfies - 150 Years of Lansing Photography”.
The concept of the exhibit is to show both iconic
photographs, but also what are called vernacular photos or everyday photos of
Lansing and its people, said Valerie Marvin, president of the Historical
Society.
“We want to showcase photographs that will surprise you and
that you haven’t seen before in addition to some photographs that have become
icons like the 1975 flood photos”, she said.
Marvin said the Society is especially looking for
photographs from all eras that include famous Lansing citizens such as R.E.
Olds, Malcolm X, Earvin Johnson, and the Stratosphere Man. She also said the
Society is searching for photographs of weather calamities such as floods and
snowstorms along with celebrations ranging from family events to holiday
events.
The exhibit which will be on display in the Library from
September through December will feature photographs, including their context in
the history of the photographic processes from daguerreotypes to selfies. Also featured is a major exhibit on loan from
the Clark Library at Central Michigan University which focuses on the history
of photography as seen through its many photographic processes.
The exhibit will be broken down by a historical timeline,
but will include images representing the MSU campus, lost Lansing, recreation,
entertainment, sports and city and family celebrations.
One segment of the exhibit will include a look at Lansing’s
professional photographers across time and their contributions to the history
of Lansing.
Since it is important to include all aspects of Lansing
society we are looking for photographs from African American, Hispanics, Asians
and other racial and ethnic groups that represent their place in Lansing
history, Marvin said.
The exhibit will also include rare photographic equipment
and cameras on loan from area residents.
Original photographs and photographic equipment can be
loaned or will be scanned for inclusion in the exhibit. All original
photographs and photo equipment will be in locked cases.
So who out there has the best photograph of Lake Lansing
amusement park or the long gone R.E. Olds Mansion, the Michigan Theatre, the
original city hall, a family Christmas tradition or even early horse racing in
Lansing?
To loan us a photo, e-mail info@lansinghistory.org or call 517-282-0671.
HSGL reserves the right to reject or accept photography on the basis of content and suitability to overall exhibit.
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