This post is based on an interview between photographer Edward Newman and Curator of Photography Adam Silvia following Newman’s donation of a portfolio of photographs to the Library. The photographs feature the vibrant culture of New Orleans jazz parades and jazz funerals, unique celebrations of life. Newman and Silvia discuss the trajectory of the photographer’s career, his mentors, and the characters that appear in his photographs.
In May, 1943, photographer Marjory Collins visited Buffalo, New York, to document women war workers for the Office of War Information. One woman she profiled was a Mrs. Grimm, a widow who spent her working days as a crane operator at war plant Pratt and Letchworth and her evenings and weekends caring for her children at home. Read this post to learn how each member of the family contributed.
This post will preview the May 20, 2026 Finding Pictures webinar to be presented by Curator of Graphic Arts Sara Duke and Archivist Owen Ellis. The webinar will discuss the effort to process and make accessible printed ephemera received through the Copyright deposit program between 1909 and 1978. Materials include trading cards, design drawings, greeting cards, labels, and advertisements.
A new interactive web map is opening the door to fascinating travels across America with the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. After driving along America’s highways and byways for some 50 years, Carol has reached her goal of documenting each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More than 70,000 rights-free photographs are available worldwide with more images to come as Carol revisits some of her favorite places.
