The 2023 Annual Dinner focused on the Society’s ongoing preservation initiatives, with special attention given to the Progress Glass Negatives Project. Board member Julie Houston presented “Developing the Past,” a program exploring the history, preservation, and importance of the Society’s historic glass negative collection.

The evening highlighted the value of digitization and archival work in protecting fragile materials while expanding public access to Clearfield County’s photographic history. Attendees also gathered to celebrate volunteer efforts and continued community support of the Society’s mission.