Join Diane Lapis, trustee and principal researcher on Beacon born Harry Van Tine (1885-1968).   Van Tine held a keen interest in the nascent field of photography at the turn of the 20th century. His early photographs were printed on hundreds of souvenir postcards and sold by the thousands at the Van Tine Stationery store creating a visual history in the Hudson Valley. Parlaying his photographic prowess, Van Tine worked as a photojournalist for the Hearst Corporation in NY City, and was then sent to Washington DC to open a field office in 1915. Joining forces with other news photographers to gain better access at the White House, Van Tine helped found the White House News Photographers Association in 1921. For over half-century, Harry would photograph presidents and other important world leaders, historical figures and events and serve in a managerial capacity for the International News Photo agency.

This presentation accompanies ‘The Eyes of History®’ exhibition including seldom-seen photos from the WHNPA’s archives.  Twelve display panels will document one-hundred years of White House and presidential history.  Alongside the panels, the Beacon Historical Society will provide an in-depth look at the life and contributions of Harry Van Tine during a pivotal time in our country, in Washington DC, and the city of Beacon.  Photographs, postcards, letters, and various artifacts will tell Harry’s story.

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