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The Portraits and Society Photograph Collection

The Portraits and Society Photograph Collection consists of photographs, most of which are portraits of public figures, of important historical figures in the political, cultural and scientific fields, pertinent to Zagreb and Croatian history. Photographs related to the work of various, numerous societies/associations that operated and are still operating in Zagreb, such as: humanitarian and charitable societies, numerous sports societies, cultural and artistic societies (various musical societies), regional societies, humorous societies, veterans' societies, works councils, tradesmen's associations, etc. occupy an important place in the collection.


Authors of the photographs are famous Zagreb photographers:

Brauner, Fickert, Firšt, Kelemen, Mosinger & Breyer, Pommer, Standl, Varga and others.

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