Joan Hostetler, a photographic historian, and archivist, will showcase some amazing then-and-now views, review some of the best sources for for dating and identifying mystery photos, and zoom-in on details that help us interpret social history.
About those photos in your attic and albums: Who were they? Where was that house? Is your family interested? Would others be interested in seeing them?
Visit the exhibits and hear a photographic historian speak at the Bona Thompson, 5350 University Avenue on Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.to find the answers.
For over 20 years, The Indiana Album, an organization dedicated to the Hoosier state’s visual history, has copied, cataloged, and shared quirky, interesting and mystery photos of ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Admission to the Bona Thompson is free. Donations are always gratefully apperciated.
Photograph Scan-a-Thon, Sunday, May 19, 1:00-4:00: If you own Indiana photos or visuals (from any era) of businesses, houses, buildings, groups, events, or interesting people, bring them along to be copied for the Indiana Album’s community digital archive (www.indianaalbum.com). Please register in advance to have items scanned by contacting info@indianaalbum.com or (317) 771-4129. Join the 540 lenders who have shared over 25,000 photographs so far!
Phone: (317) 602-2962
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- May 19, 2024 at 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm (Sun)
LOCATION
5350 University Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219
PARKING INFO
Parking is available on the street or marked lot north of the Bona.
