William A. Frassanito is an author and historian and the nation's most prominent scholar on Civil War photography. A student of the Civil War and Gettysburg since age nine, Frassanito is a graduate of Gettysburg College and a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, where he received a Bronze Star for his work as an intelligence analyst. His first book, Gettysburg, A Journey in Time (Scribners, 1975) is a landmark of Civil War photographic scholarship. He was the first historian to extensively use photographs of the war as historic documents. He has since published three additional major books on Civil War photography as well as a number of other publications. He lives in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Timothy H. Smith is a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg and the author of three books concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, including John Burns: The Hero of Gettysburg. A reference historian at the Adams County Historical Society, he is known for his meticulous research.

Rick Reeves is an artist specializing in the Civil War and other military subjects. His artwork can be seen on display at the United States War College, General Staff College, Cavalry School in Fort Riley, Kansas, and numerous other military collections. His work has also been used on the Discovery Channel, A & E, and many books and magazines. He is also a collector of military items and resides in Tampa, Florida.

Warren Motts, Director and founder of Motts Military Museum 1988 to present, in Groveport, Ohio and was a Professional photographer for 40 years Owning and operating of Motts Photographic Center. He was the Official photographer for the Bicentennial "The American Freedom Train" and produced a photographic re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, "Gettysburg: A Portrait in Red, Gray, and Blue." Special events Photographer and article published on Civil War Photographer Mathew Brady in "Blue and Bray Civil War Magazine". Has appeared on TV's Arts and Entertainment Channel for The Civil War Journal, on the "Mathew Brady" episode. Past President, American Society of Photographers, and the Professional Photographers of America and has earned Photographic Craftsman, and Master Degree, from the PPA as well as Honorary Master of Photography Degree from China and Mexico. Presently is the historian for Professional Photographers of America. Presented programs to 1000 plus organizations throughout the world and is photographic a Judge and Jury Chairman with the PPA. Has served on the Board of Directors, Ohio Institute of Photography, Dayton, Ohio. Have appeared on PBS and Network radio and TV shows talking about History and Photography and is an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides Gettysburg, Pa.

Ronn Palm owns and operates the Museum of Civil War Images at an 1802 vintage home at 229 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A native of Pennsylvania, Palm has been collecting Civil War photographs since childhood, when he bought an ambrotype portrait of a Civil War soldier for $1.75. Palm's museum has on display original photographs of about 3,000 identified Civil War soldiers, most of them from Pennsylvania. The featured exhibit of the museum is over 300 original images of the Pennsylvania Bucktails and artifacts. Open weekends or by appointment.
E-mail: cwi@penn.com  |  Phone: 724-664-5150 or 717-337-1867
Susan Boardman is an ER Nurse and Licensed Battlefield Guide, and an historical consultant for the design team currently building the Gettysburg National Park's new Visitor Center and Museum complex. Her collection of Gettysburg Battlefield images has been used to help guide the Park's extensive ongoing restoration program.

Robin Stanford