An eclectic photographic history of the IEEE Control Systems Society: a look at society events

As part of the planning process for the IEEE Control Systems Society´s 50th anniversary celebration, a collection of photographs from Society events are assembled. The collection is not intended to have any profound meaning but is simply a way for the members to indulge in their individual and collective memories of past events and people, to impart a sense of where the Society has been and for its future course. This photographic journey by its very nature is visual rather than textual. Each image´s caption provides information on the event and date and the individuals in the photograph. This photographic history, eclectic or otherwise, provides an archival snapshot of portions of the Society´s past, and illustrates the importance of photography´s role in preservation. Perhaps this photographic essay can also serve as a reminder to future volunteers and event organizers to ensure that the future is recorded for the benefit of subsequent generations.