The Daguerreian Society, founded 1988, is an organization of hundreds of individuals and institutions sharing a common interest in the art, history and practice of the daguerreotype. A membership in the Society includes these benefits:

It is published four times a year and features previously unpublished daguerreotypes, articles of interest, late breaking news, and reviews of recent publications.

The Annual features over 250 pages of unique research by Society members supported by scores of quality reproductions and historical reprints. In publication since 1990, these volumes have become a prime resource for daguerreian study and appreciation.

In the fall of every year the Society sponsors a four day Symposium: a full weekend of presentations, round table discussions and enjoying the company of other persons who love daguerreotypes.

Our Membership directory is now available on-line and available to members. The searchable Directory contains members' addresses and phone numbers as well as a listing of member's interests and is cross-indexed by state.

We've prepared an application form that you may print and submit for membership. You may also write, call, or send us e-mail for further information.

Can I Join Late in the Year? Memberships run from January to January. If you join late in the year it's best to join as that year's member. You'll receive the Newsletters already published up to that time as well as any remaining but, what's most important, you'll also receive that year's Annual and we pay the shipping.

So, for little more than the cost of the Annual alone, you get all of the Newsletters as well as the Membership Directory. Be forewarned that, if you join as we suggest, you will get a bill in February or March for the next year's dues but once that's paid you'll be in step with all of the other members. The way we look at it, the 300-page Annuals are worth the cost of dues by themselves and the Newsletters and Membership Directory are nice "extras".

To receive a Membership Packet: Send us your mailing address and we will send you the most recent Newsletter along with an Information Packet which contains a Membership Brochure and information on the books that we publish. The Membership Brochure has a tear-off form that can be filled out and returned with payment.

The Daguerreian Society is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.