Dr Jeremy Rowe Guest Speaker in Feb

Presenting a fascinating program with vintage photos of early Arizona, Dr. Rowe had lots of stories to tell. He has collected, researched and written about 19th and early 20th century photography. I love the story behind this early sketch of Cacti. Before photographs were taken, these sketches conveyed the Wild West to Easteners. They thought the cactus skeleton exploded at the tips.

Dr. Rowe has also written Arizona Photographers 1850-1920: A History and Directory and Arizona Real Photo Post-cards: A History and Portfolio. His most recent book is in the Arcadia Publishers, Images of America series, titled Maricopa County 1871-1920. He has curated exhibitions with many regional museums.

After the presentation, Dee Steen presented Dr. Rowe with a copy of Arizona Recollections and Reflections. Photo below is President Pam Ryan, Margaret Baker, Dr. Rowe and Dee Steen.