A descendant of amateur photographer Jorge Drago Mitre has revealed a collection of hundreds of previously undisclosed glass negatives and other formats showcasing intriguing aspects of daily life from 1878 to 1965.
The recently unveiled archive of Jorge Drago Mitre, an amateur photographer and grandson of the notable Argentine general Bartolomé Mitre, provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of his era. This collection, which includes hundreds of glass negatives and other photographic formats, was unearthed more than 60 years after Mitre's death, highlighting aspects of social and cultural life in Argentina that have not been seen by the public until now. The photographs encompass a wide range of subjects, allowing historians and enthusiasts alike to appreciate the richness of the period.
Dorotea Gallardo, aged 80 and a direct descendant, recalls the fond memories of her grandfather referring to Bartolomé Mitre as
