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Jack Delano
Jack Delano was Russian-born photographer who lived from August 1, 1914 to August 12, 1997. Delano moved to the United States during the Great Depression, when he began taking photographs for the Farm Security Administration. In addition to his FSA work Delano is known for the striking color photographs he took at rail yards during the 1940s.
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Jack Delano
1914-1997. Born Jacob Ovcharov in Kiev, Ukraine. Farm Security Administration photographer noted for his work in Puerto Rico. Here at Shorpy, his large-format Kodachromes of trains and railroads are among the most popular posts.
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Industrial Winter: 1941
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Proviso Departure: 1943
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Hiawatha Noir: 1943
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Lunch With Elibia: 1943
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South Water Street: 1943
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South by Southwest: 1943
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Proviso Yard: 1942
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Mrs. Sandman: 1943
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Trainlight: 1943
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Klesken Cleans Up: 1943
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Homeward Bound: 1941
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Proviso Freight House: 1943
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What a Dump: 1943
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Go Ahead: 1943
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Bensenville: 1943
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Stop: 1943
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Chicago Noir: 1942
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Spa Treatment: 1942
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Parked Girl: 1941
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Chicago: 1943, 11:35
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The Sheltering Sky: 1943
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Cajon Pass: 1943
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Proviso Perspective: 1943
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Fayetteville: 1941
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Jailhouse Rock: 1941
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Election Year: 1940
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