Tag Archives: Photography

1977: Jayaben Desai

Posted on October 21, 2017 by

Graham Wood: Jayaben Desai (1977) Desai lead the 1977 strike at the Grunwick photo-processing factory in Willesden, London. The workers, predominantly Asian women, not only struck for union recognition, but challenged the stereotype of being silent and subservient. They were … Continue reading →

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2017: The Sky

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

New additions to the gallery.

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1910: James A. Saunders

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

Patrolman James A. Saunders, Plainfield NJ’s first African-American police officer. Saunders was a member of the force from 1895 to 1917. (source)

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848: Parinirvana

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

The Mogao Caves, carved into cliffs near the town of Dunhuang in northwest China, date from the 4th to the 14th century AD and lay along the ancient trade route known as the Silk Road. There are about 500 of them,  … Continue reading →

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1941: Librarians

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

“Unidentified employees working at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library prior to its opening on February 1, 1941.” (source)

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1910: Harbor

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

Unknown Brooklyn photographer: Steamer in New York Harbor (c. 1910-20); found on PhotoSeed.

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1947: Comic Books

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

Ruth Orkin: Comic Book Readers, New York City, 1947

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