Jacob Ovcharov Collection (#8)

Santa Fe R. R. line leaving Cadiz, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Santa Fe R.R. line leaving Cadiz, Calif. This town is a junction point with a branch going to Phoenix, Ariz

Sugar cane country, the Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane country, the Virgin Islands

Freight cars in the Chicago and North Western Railroad classification yard(?), Chicago, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern [i.e. North Western] Railroad classification yard(?), Chicago, Ill. General view of Proviso yard

A Chicago and North Western railroad roundhouse, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
A Chicago and Northwestern [i.e. North Western] railroad roundhouse, Chicago, Ill

Sugar cane worker in the rich field, vicinity of Guanica, Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane worker in the rich field, vicinity of Guanica, Puerto Rico

West-bound passenger train going around a curve on the Atchison... near Gleed, Arizona, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
West-bound passenger train going around a curve on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad between Winslow and Seligman, Arizona, near Gleed, Arizona

The main shopping street, Christiansted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
The main shopping street, Christiansted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

Working on the cylinder of a locomotive at the C & NW RR, 40th Street shops, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Working on the cylinder of a locomotive at the C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], 40th Street shops, Chicago, Ill

Locomotive lubrication chart in the laboratory of the C & NW R s, Chicago, Ill, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Locomotive lubrication chart in the laboratory of the Chicago and Northwestern [i.e. North Western] Railroad. The laboratory assistant in foreground is working at a precision balance. Chicago, Ill

Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, from bridge of hump, Chicago, Ill
Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, taken from bridge of the hump, Chicago, Ill

Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a "fusee"... 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a " fusee" - used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means " stop." Calumet City, Ill

Farms in the Aroostook County, Maine. Oct. 1940 : potatoes, 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
Farms in the Aroostook County, Me. Oct. 1940 : potatoes

Children gathering potatoes on a large farm, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
Children gathering potatoes on a large farm, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook County, Me. Schools do not open until the potatoes are harvested

A completely overhauled engine on the transfer table at the Atchison, Topeka... New Mexico. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
A completely overhauled engine on the transfer table at the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad locomotive shops, Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is now ready to go into service

Daniel Senise throwing a switch while at work in an Indiana Harbor Belt Line railroad yard, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Daniel Senise throwing a switch while at work in an Indiana Harbor Belt Line railroad yard

Mojave Desert country, crossed by the Santa Fe R. R. Cadiz, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Mojave Desert country, crossed by the Santa Fe R.R. Cadiz, Calif

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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.