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 First in the Nation Photographs Exhibition Exhibition Spanned Four Decades of Work by New Hampshire Photojournalists It is always an exciting time in New Hampshire politics as presidential candidates, with their supporters and entourages, criss-cross the state campaigning for votes in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary election. Playing an important part in this national election-year tradition is the seemingly ever-present press corps, with its TV and still cameras, reporters, and commentators. In celebration of its part in shaping public opinion and understanding of the many candidates-mainstream and fringe-who come through New Hampshire seeking a room at the White House, the New Hampshire Photojournalists Association (NHPA) organized a juried exhibition of photographs related to New Hampshire's special place in national politics. The exhibition was on view at the New Hampshire Historical Society's library from November 26, 1999, through February 8, 2000. Powerful, Intimate, Compelling Images First in the Nation featured powerful, intimate, humorous, and compelling images of candidates pooled from the archives of over two dozen New Hampshire photojournalists, representing many of the state's newspapers and wire services. The exhibition also included images depicting the involvement of candidates' families and the role of the electorate in the campaign process. The photos spanned the last four decades of New Hampshire primary photojournalism. The exhibition jurists -- Boston-based freelance photojournalist Michele McDonald, Hargate Gallery Director Karen Smith of St. Paul's school in Concord, and photography collector and Federal Court Judge Norman Stahl -- carefully considered 250 entries before selecting over 60 photographs for the exhibition. Thanks to Generous Sponsors First in the Nation was made possible thanks to contributions from the Associated Press, Concord Camera, Concord Monitor, NH.com, Photo Systems, Inc., the Union Leader, and the Valley News.  |
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