Faculty Mention: Gregg Hecimovich Archive

white man in dark jacket, blue shirt, Gregg Hecimovich

Recovering the life stories of the Zealy daguerreotype subjects

Gregg Hecimovich speaks to Henry Louis Gates about uncovering life stories of enslaved persons depicted in the 19th century images.

Furman Students Explore the History behind the Daguerreotypes at the Hampton-Preston Mansion in Columbia, South Carolina as part of Dr. Hecimovich’s seminar, “Picturing Slavery.”

Panel discussion focuses on book about first photos of enslaved people

Professor of English Gregg Hecimovich joins other scholars in contributing to "To Make Their Own Way in the World: The Enduring Legacy of the Zealy Daguerreotypes.”