Jacob Ovcharov Collection (#2)

Farm in the vicinity of Van Buren, Aroostook County, Me. 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
Farm in the vicinity of Van Buren, Aroostook County, Me

A square with old houses in an old fishing village, Stonington, Conn. 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
A square with old houses in an old fishing village, Stonington, Conn

The Virgin Islands? St. Croix?, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
The Virgin Islands? St. Croix?

Poster for a side show at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Poster for a side show at the Vermont state fair, Rutland

On the ferris wheel at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
On the ferris wheel at the Vermont state fair, Rutland

Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland

Santa Fe R. R. locomotive shops, Topeka, Kansas, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Santa Fe R.R. locomotive shops, Topeka, Kansas

Crane at a "central"sugar cane gathering place, San Sebastian vicinity, Puerto Rico, 1942
Crane at a " central" sugar cane gathering place, San Sebastian vicinity, Puerto Rico

Prince Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Prince Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

At the Vermont state fair, Rutland, "backstage"at the "girlie"show, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
At the Vermont state fair, Rutland, " backstage" at the " girlie" show

House near White Plains, Georgia?, ca. 1941. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano
House near White Plains, Georgia?

At the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
At the Vermont state fair, Rutland

Sugar cane workers, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Sugar cane workers resting, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers resting, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Near White Plains, Georgia, ca. 1941. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano
Near White Plains, Georgia. [State flag and American flag]

Sugar cane workers resting at the noon hour, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers resting at the noon hour, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

The Santa Fe R. R. crosses the Southern Pacific R. R. at Vaughn, New Mexiico, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
The Santa Fe R.R. crosses the Southern Pacific R.R. at Vaughn, N[ew] Mexi[ico]. A Southern Pacific RR freight passing Vaughn

Working with a small steam drop hammer, blacksmith shop, Santa Fe RR shops, Topeka, Kansas, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Working with a small steam drop hammer at the blacksmith shop in the Santa Fe R.R. shops, Topeka, Kansas

Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico, . Creator: Jack Delano
Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Man in a sugar-cane field during harvest, vicinity of Rio Piedras? Puerto Rico, 1941 or 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Man in a sugar-cane field during harvest, vicinity of Rio Piedras? Puerto Rico

Santa Fe R. R. going through Yucca, Arizona; a watering and refueling stop, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Santa Fe R.R. going through Yucca, Arizona; a watering and refueling stop

Sugar cane land, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane land, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Georgia?, ca. 1940. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano
Georgia? [Men and women looking at a map]

Chopping cotton, Greene County, Ga. ?, ca. 1941. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano
Chopping cotton, Greene County, Georgia?

FSA borrower who is a member of a sugar cooperative, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
FSA borrower who is a member of a sugar cooperative, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

West bound Santa Fe R. R. freight train stopping for water, Tolar, New Mexico, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
West bound Santa Fe R.R. freight train stopping for water, Tolar, New Mexico

Malaria poster in small hotel, Puerto Rico... San Juan, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Malaria poster in small hotel, Puerto Rico... San Juan

French village, a small settlement on St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
French village, a small settlement on St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands

FSA borrower and participant in the sugar cane cooperative, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
FSA borrower and participant in the sugar cane cooperative, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

FSA farmers working in a sugar cane field, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Farm Security Administration farmers working in a sugar cane field, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. This is part of an FSA cooperative

Sorting and packing tomatoes at the Yauco Cooperative Tomato Growers Association, Puerto Rico, 1942
Sorting and packing tomatoes at the Yauco Cooperative Tomato Growers Association, Puerto Rico

Small farm of John P. Collins, Taunton, Mass. 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Small farm of John P. Collins, Taunton, Mass

Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico

St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
St. Croix, Virgin Islands

West bound Santa Fe R.R. freight train waiting in a siding... Ricardo, New Mexico, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
West bound Santa Fe R.R. freight train waiting in a siding to meet an east bound train, Ricardo, N[ew] Mex[ico]

FSA borrowers harvesting sugar cane cooperatively on a farm, vicinity Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Farm Security Administration borrowers harvesting sugar cane cooperatively on a farm, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Tomato crates at the Yauco cooperative tomato growers association, Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Tomato crates at the Yauco cooperative tomato growers association, Puerto Rico

Washing oranges at an orange packing co-op, Redlands, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Washing oranges at an orange packing co-op, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe R.R. trip

Packing oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Packing oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe R.R. trip

FSA borrower and member of Yauco tomato cooperative... vicinity of Yauco, Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
FSA borrower and member of Yauco tomato cooperative, planting tomatoes on his farm in the hills, vicinity of Yauco, Puerto Rico

Operating a machine for putting tops on crates, co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Operating a machine for putting tops on crates at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe R.R. trip

Federal housing project on the outskirts of the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Federal housing project on the outskirts of the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. About an acre of land for gardens is provided with each house

Loading oranges into refrigerator car at a co-op orange packing plant, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Loading oranges into refrigerator car at a co-op orange packing plant

Cheesecloth covering used in growing shade grown tobacco, Suffield, Conn. 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
Cheesecloth covering used in growing shade grown tobacco; the stalks lying on the ground are left after the tobacco is cut; Suffield, Conn

Children in a company housing settlement, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Children in a company housing settlement, Puerto Rico

Houses on St. Croix island, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Houses on St. Croix island, Virgin Islands

Landscape along the Santa Fe R. R. Willard, New Mexico, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Landscape along the Santa Fe R.R. Willard, N[ew] Mex[ico]

Grading oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Grading oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe trip

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"Jacob Ovcharov: Capturing the American Railroad Era through Jack Delano's Lens" Step back in time to 1943, where Jacob Ovcharov's lens captures the essence of the Chicago and North Western railroad (C & NW RR). From tank cars at Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Fe R. R. Trains traversing Cajon Pass in California's San Bernardino Mountains, Ovcharov brings these iconic moments to life. But it is not just about the trains; it is about the people who made this era unforgettable. In Brockton, Massachusetts, children play amidst tenement districts while their laughter echoes through history. Meanwhile, Mrs. Elibia Siematter sweeps diligently at Clinton's roundhouse in Iowa for C. & N. W. R. R. , showcasing her dedication and hard work. Ovcharov also shines a light on women like Mrs. Thelma Cuvage and Mrs. Viola Sievers working tirelessly at Clinton's sand house as wipers for C&NWRR – strong individuals defying societal norms during wartime. During lunch breaks or cleaning duties within the giant roundhouse machinery, these women find camaraderie and support amongst each other as they navigate their roles within a male-dominated industry. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs Irene Bracker are mothers juggling responsibilities both at home and on the job – proving that strength knows no bounds when duty calls. Through Ovcharov's lens, we witness an era defined by resilience, unity among workers from diverse backgrounds - all contributing their part to keep America moving forward during challenging times. Join us as we delve into Jacob Ovcharov’s captivating photographs that immortalize an important chapter of American history - one filled with determination, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit along the tracks of progress.