The Judgson Lecture Series
Presented by Jim DelGiudice
The Judgson Lecture Series
Presented by Jim DelGiudice
A lifetime Morris County resident, Jim has used his eyes and voice to
document the New Jersey scene for more than half his 57 years. His
architectural photography for books published by Rutgers University
Press along with his lectures at Drew University have won him a share of
the state’s Historic Preservation Award three times. Jim is an adjunct
assistant professor at County College of Morris and also an adjunct
lecturer at Columbia University. He presents talks to adult and
professional groups around the metropolitan area.
Client Catalog 2015 Offerings
Volume 2, No. 1
Susan Mennella, Program Coordinator, has spent her entire career
focusing on providing exceptional customer service. Now retired from the
State of New Jersey and the Madison Public Library, Susan is an active
volunteer. She currently serves as Vice President of Public Relations for
South Street Toastmasters and State Public Relations Chair for Business
and Professional Women of NJ. The immediate past Co-President of the
Madison Branch of the AAUW, Susan is also a member of the 2015
Madison Summer Seminar Series Planning Committee.
Testimonials
“Jim’s appearance is always a high point of the semester.”
Andrew Scott Dolkart
Director, Historic Preservation Program, Columbia University
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
“Jim’s passion for history through the lens makes his presentations
informative, fun and accessible.”
Patricia Laprey
Director, Degree Completion Program, Ramapo College
“You can find information that is new, unexpected, and well-researched in
all of Jim’s lectures. Our patrons look forward to new programs.”
Debbie Maynard
Director, Pequannock Twp. Public Library
“Our members thoroughly enjoyed Jim's talk. It inspired many
to do further reading on the subject.”
Ginny Pasternak
Somerset Hills Branch, AAUW
Sponsored by
Copyright  2015, Jim DelGiudice
the PhotoGraphic Design Group
P.O. Box 513
Convent Station, NJ 07961-0513
[email protected]
Booking the Judgson Lectures
For information on available dates, pricing, locations, times
and directions, please contact Susan Mennella at
[email protected] or at (973) 822-2743. Lectures typically
run 45-75 minutes including Q & A, but are expandable. In-depth
lecture descriptions available on request.
From Tempe Wick to Betsy Schuyler: Legends of
Revolutionary Morristown
It can be argued that the days George Washington’s army
spent in Morristown, NJ were the most critical in U. S. history.
Photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will recount the stories of the
American heroes who rose to overcome incredible odds and
keep the new nation alive.
THE MORRIS COUNTY SERIES
Backroads of Morris County:
A Lighthearted Look at Local History
Take a ride with photojournalist and lifetime Morris County
resident Jim DelGiudice on the ultimate road trip, as he makes
stops at famous and not-so-famous locations along Morris
County’s backroads.
Bringing History to Life:
Landmarks and Historic Sites of Morris County, NJ
Photojournalist and lifetime Morris County resident
Jim DelGiudice visited each of the county’s 39 towns over 20
years when he documented their most interesting landmarks
and historic sites for the county’s Historic Highlights
brochures. Here are his favorites.
Chanceman’s Legacy:
20th Century Black Morris County
James Gregory, born in 1897, confounded the odds and rose
to the rank of sergeant in the Morristown police force. Join
photojournalist Jim DelGiudice as he traces the triumphs and
losses African American culture would ultimately experience in
Morris County.
Morris County, USA:
A Living Tapestry
Join New Jersey photojournalist and lifetime Morris County
resident Jim DelGiudice as he recounts the stories of Morris
County’s most fascinating historical characters.
Secret Agents of Change:
Famous Women in Morris County History
They came from right here in Morris County: philanthropists,
actresses, legislators, a Secretary of Labor, and even a ghost!
New Jersey photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will examine the
lives of these colorful individuals as well as the social context
of the times they lived in.
(These themes can also be adapted for audiences statewide.)
THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
(an ongoing examination of art, science, and history)
“Gotcha!”:
Snapshots that Made History
In this lecture photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will look at
some of the accidentally historic photographs that not only
changed history, but have become the icons by which we
remember great events.
An Honest Look at Abe:
Lincoln at the Dawn of the Photographic Era
What was it that made Abe Lincoln—a president selfdescribed as “tousled”—such a popular subject for
photographers? In this lecture, photojournalist
Jim DelGiudice will look at images of the man, his times, and
the evolution of press and celebrity photography.
Illuminating Causes:
Contemporary Jewish Photography in America
In this lecture photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will examine the
art and passion of the great Jewish photographers of 20th
Century America, as well as the advocacy of social causes that
ties their work together.
Images that Define Us:
A Brief History of American Photography
In this 2-lecture series, photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will
examine the context of historic and contemporary American
photography from its birth to the present, by discussing
famous images and techniques of important photographers.
The Plight and the Dignity:
FSA Photographers Picture Depression-Era America
Because of the efforts of the Farm Security Administration,
notable American photographers were given a unique chance
to flex their documentary muscles. Photojournalist Jim
DelGiudice will examine their work as well as the man who
directed their efforts.
Visual Literacy in the 21st Century:
The Digital Photography Era
Have all your photos and negatives been relegated to an endtable drawer? If so, the abrupt and complete switch to an
Internet-driven world of digital photography may have come
as a culture shock. In this lecture photojournalist
Jim DelGiudice will discuss the digital era from its humble
beginnings in a 1975 Kodak lab to today's feature-laden cell
phones that most now use to record their lives.
HISTORY AND GENERAL INTEREST
(& fun!)
Amazing, Incredible, Misunderstood:
The Goat!
There are 3. 1 million domestic goats living in the United
States—more than 8,000 in New Jersey alone—but it’s a safe
bet you’ve never seen one in person. Join photojournalist and
self-professed goat fanatic
Jim DelGiudice to learn about this fascinating animal, one of
the first to be domesticated, and one which provides us with
everything from cheese to sweaters!
Building by the Book:
Pattern Book Architecture in New Jersey
Ever wonder why that old house next door looks a bit like the
one down the street—or at the other end of the state? This
lecture is based on the award-winning book by architectural
historians Robert Guter, Janet Foster, and photographer Jim
DelGiudice.
Collaborate with Jim:
Create-a-Topic
Does your organization (library, club, senior citizen facility,
historical society, professional chapter) have a topic or theme
of interest that they’d like to explore in a more organized way,
but lack the resources to do it? Photojournalist and lifetime
New Jersey resident Jim DelGiudice might be just the person
to contact—his favorite pastime is studying and collecting
images and facts about the state we call home.
Moments:
Capturing Live Theatre in Photographs
Live theatre is the most ephemeral of the arts. Although
photography can’t reproduce the full experience of a play, the
best photos can forever capture its unique moments.
Photojournalist and former NJ Shakespeare Festival
photographer Jim DelGiudice examines the history of
theatrical photography from the time of Daguerre to the
present.
Samuel Morse:
19th Century Renaissance Man
Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872) epitomized the titans
of the Industrial Revolution in America with his wide-ranging
accomplishments in technology and art. Photojournalist Jim
DelGiudice details the life of the Massachusetts-born Morse,
who worked for a time in New Jersey.
Secret Travels:
Small Objects with a Life of their Own
From pencil stubs to terry cloth towels to bookmarks, these
mundane items pass anonymously through our lives. Where do
they come from? Where do they end up? Join photojournalist
and junk detective Jim DelGiudice as he rummages through
the little things that we unknowingly use, collect, and discard
every day.