PhotoHistory
XIII
Save the date of October 20-22, 2006 for PhotoHistory XIII, the 13th
triennial symposium and trade show at George Eastman House and
DoubleTree Inn. This event, begun in 1970, brings people from around
the world to learn, meet fellow historians and collectors, and buy
& sell. Check the web site for news:
www.tphs.org
For those who would like to register early, the PhotoHistory XIII
registration is $90 (students and GEH staff, $45), the Saturday night
buffet banquet is $30. Sunday Trade Show tables are $80 before Sept. 20
and $95 after.
Accomodations: The Double Tree Hotel is sold out. The
Best
Western Rochester is just 0.2 miles from the Double Tree, walking
distance, and they will be running a shuttle Friday evening for our
registration reception. We inspected the hotel; it looks good. They
have single, king or double queen rooms at $79.00 as a special rate for
us. You can contact them at 585-427-2700, ask for the PhotoHistory XIII
rate. TPHS has reserved a block of rooms. We have arranged for our bus
to pick up there on Saturday morning, and return in the evening, as
well as at the Double Tree.
For those who may prefer more lavish accomodations, the
Strathallan
Hotel on East Avenue is about 1/2 mile from George Eastman House.
Their rate is $107.00 for a studio, or $117.00 for a 1 bedroom. Their
normal rate $169.00. You can reach them at 585-461-5010, ask for the
Eastman Music Weekend rate.
The first 200 paid registrants will receive the 1983 book, Alfred
Stieglitz, (courtesy of Eastman Kodak. The books will be distributed at
registration. (limit one per household). Look for the PhotoHistory XIII
mailing in early April.