Patagonia, Argentina - 1886 - In this old photograph, dated 1886, Bishop John Cagliero is portrayed together with a group of indigenous ‘Caciques’ from Patagonia. Besides Bishop Cagliero we can recognise Fr Domenico Milanesio, Fr Antonio Riccardi and Fr Tadeo Remotti. Behind them, in the back rows, are numerous “Caciques”, including relatives of one of the most famous “Caciques”, Valentín Sayhueque.

Salamanca, Spain - 1950 - This black and white aerial photograph, taken around 1950, offers a valuable overview of the Mary Help of Christians Institute in Salamanca in its urban setting. The U-shaped main building is distinguished by its modest and functional architecture, reflecting the Salesian educational ideals of the time. Inside, the large central courtyard with trees symbolises the space for meeting, formation and coexistence that characterises Salesian pedagogy. More than an image, this photograph is a testimony to an era of transformation, in which this Salesian school was consolidated as an educational reference point in a changing context.

Viedma, Argentina - 1940 - Among the many historical images, all available at zatti.org, this old photograph dated 1940 is especially interesting. Here one can in fact see Artemide Zatti, the second on the left, among the corridors of the Hospital. Looking at the image, to one side on the right, one can also make out a bronze bust dedicated to Salesian missionary Evasio Garrone.