ABOUT THE ARCHIVES

ZolotarevArchives is a collection of original photos made by early amateur photographers. These images offer a spontaneous look at people around the world at home, work, and travel.

All images are free for download and non-commercial use. Just mention our website in credits.

Photo: Monument to Victor Emmanuel II on Riva degli Schiavoni. Venezia, Italy. Before 1908.

Meet The Folks

Mikhail

Mikhail has been collecting early photography since the mid-70s. His collection currently numbers over 30,000 items. He is the inspiration, the founder, and the director of the Archives.

Alice

Alice, a digital resources librarian for Islamic art and architecture, joined the Archives in 2006. She researches the collection, designs exhibitions, and develops website content.

ZolotarevArchives

ABOUT THE ARCHIVES

Meet The Folks

Mikhail

Mikhail has been collecting early photography since the mid-70s. His collection currently numbers over 30,000 items. He is the inspiration, the founder, and the director of the Archives.

Alice

Alice, a digital resources librarian for Islamic art and architecture, joined the Archives in 2006. She researches the collection, designs exhibitions, and develops website content.

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