Historical photographs from Neustadt now available at the Zeittor's photo library for public access.
From Neustadt, Memories Unveiled! Gathering around a stack of old photos from the city creates an instant buzz, sparking memories and engaging conversations about its history. This was evident during the unveiling of a new photo archive at the Zeittor Museum. The mission here is monumental: comb through countless photos, organize them, reproduce them, and make them accessible to the public. Picture-fundi museum-goers can browse through photo folders, and if they like something, they can take a physical copy home.
Meet Thomas Schwarz, the man tackling this behemoth task for Neustadt. He's been with the city for a whole year, leading the photo club at the Zeittor, publishing two lovely photo books about Neustadt, and contributing his vast private photo collection.
This initiative, as per Mayor Mirko Spieckermann, aims to make the city's more recent history more tangible. The museum's support association is footing the bill, and Hartmut Junge from Foto Porst is graciously printing the photos at reduced cost, thus keeping the costs manageable. The grand total? A cool 12,000 euros.
"These archives should be open to everyone," museum director Frank Wilschewski stressed. The oldest photo in the archive, by the way, dates back to 1848 and showcases Jacob Lienau. A little bit of trivia: the first photographic image was created in 1826.
Sitting on dusty albums at home? Go ahead and share them with the Zeittor! They'd be thrilled to arrange donation or reproduction agreements with you.
While there's no specific info about Neustadt's photo archive, here's some food for thought:
- Stock Photos: You might find pictures of Neustadt on stock photo websites like Shutterstock. They offer images for purchase or licensing[1].
- Local Archives: Reach out to local libraries, museums, or community centers in Neustadt. They might have collections that include photos of the area.
- Donation Process: Contact the archive directly to learn their donation process. This usually involves providing photos in a digital format or physically delivering them with terms on usage rights.
- Costs: Costs vary significantly. Stock photos typically require payment for licensing, while donating to a local archive may not cost much but could require surrendering rights.
If you're seeking more specifics about Neustadt's photo archive, don't hesitate to reach out to local cultural institutions for detailed guidelines!
- Thomas Schwarz's work on the photo archive at the Zeittor Museum in Neustadt not only includes old photos but also extends to home-and-garden scenes, as he contributes his vast private photo collection that captures various aspects of the city's lifestyle.
- To make the city's recent history more tangible, the Neustadt museum encourages residents to share their home-and-garden photos, especially those capturing scenes of daily life, as these personal images could potentially become part of the city's photo archive.
