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Parks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Women welders at the Landers, Frary

Women welders at the Landers, Frary
New Britain, Connecticut. Women welders at the Landers, Frary, and Clark plant

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Government charwoman, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Duke Ellington, orchestra leader, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Duke Ellington, orchestra leader, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Duke Ellington, orchestra leader

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks

First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. First aid

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale

Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Boys overlooking the project, Frederick Douglass housing project

Boys overlooking the project, Frederick Douglass housing project
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Boys overlooking the project

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Launching a canoe

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock

Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service, practicing on the archery range

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Firemen taking a nap in engine house number four

Firemen taking a nap in engine house number four
Washington, D.C. Firemen taking a nap in engine house number four

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A Harlem scene, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

A Harlem scene, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A Harlem scene

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A woman and her dog in the Harlem section, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

A woman and her dog in the Harlem section, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A woman and her dog in the Harlem section

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A mother getting the children ready for a neighborhood birthday party

A mother getting the children ready for a neighborhood birthday party
Washington, D.C. A mother getting the children ready for a neighborhood birthday party

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Three boys who live in the Harlem area, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Three boys who live in the Harlem area, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Three boys who live in the Harlem area

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Young boy standing in the doorway of his home on Seaton Road

Young boy standing in the doorway of his home on Seaton Road
Washington, D.C. Young boy standing in the doorway of his home on Seaton Road in the northwest section. His leg was cut off by a streetcar while he was playing in the street

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Boys playing leap frog near the project

Boys playing leap frog near the project
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Boys playing leap frog near the project

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Auxiliary police at a weekly meeting, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Auxiliary police at a weekly meeting, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Auxiliary police at a weekly meeting

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Cooling off under the community sprayer

Cooling off under the community sprayer
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Cooling off under the community sprayer

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Possibly: A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment checking

Possibly: A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment checking
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment checking over the days intake]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Possibly: Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning

Possibly: Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom

Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom
Washington, D.C. Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom of Mrs. Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman cleaning after regular

Government charwoman cleaning after regular
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning after regular working hours. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs

Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs
Washington, D.C. Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning

Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning
Washington, D.C. Johnnie Lews Chinese laundry on Monday morning

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar during the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint Josephs new tomb

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Reverend Clara Smith anointing a member of the St

Reverend Clara Smith anointing a member of the St
Washington, D.C. Reverend Clara Smith anointing a member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church during the annual " flower bowl demonstration" service

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary

Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary
Washington, D.C. Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary. Two members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church listen and pray

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Contributions are made by all who receive the blessing and annointment

Contributions are made by all who receive the blessing and annointment
Washington, D.C. Contributions are made by all who receive the blessing and annointment of Rev. Clara Smith, during the Flower bowl demonstration, a service held once a year in St

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mr. J. Benjamin, a store owner, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Mr. J. Benjamin, a store owner, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamin, a store owner

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mr. J. Benjamins daughter waiting on a customer in her fathers store

Mr. J. Benjamins daughter waiting on a customer in her fathers store
Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamins daughter waiting on a customer in her fathers store

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Housewife bargaining in the store owned by Mr

Housewife bargaining in the store owned by Mr
Washington, D.C. Housewife bargaining in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Grocery store across the street from Mrs

Grocery store across the street from Mrs
Washington, D.C. Grocery store across the street from Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mr. J. Benjamin, owner of the grocery store patronized by Mrs

Mr. J. Benjamin, owner of the grocery store patronized by Mrs
Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamin, owner of the grocery store patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Worshipper before the altar of the St

Worshipper before the altar of the St
Washington, D.C. Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: 'Saints'in the congregation of the St

"Saints"in the congregation of the St
Washington, D.C. " Saints" in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church
Washington, D.C. Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government truck, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Government truck, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government truck

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Street corner, 7th Street and Florida Avenue

Street corner, 7th Street and Florida Avenue
Washington, D.C. Street corner, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue

Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue
Washington, D.C. Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Youth waiting for a newspaper delivery truck

Youth waiting for a newspaper delivery truck
Washington, D.C. Youth waiting for a newspaper delivery truck

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Shopper on Saturday afternoon, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Shopper on Saturday afternoon, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Shopper on Saturday afternoon

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Panhandler on 7th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Panhandler on 7th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Panhandler on 7th Street, N.W

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Display window at 7th Street and Florida Avenue

Display window at 7th Street and Florida Avenue
Washington, D.C. Display window at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Dresser in the bedroom of Mrs. Ella Watson

Dresser in the bedroom of Mrs. Ella Watson
Washington, D.C. Dresser in the bedroom of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Grandson of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Grandson of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman
Washington, D.C. Grandson of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: View from the bedroom window of Mrs

View from the bedroom window of Mrs
Washington, D.C. View from the bedroom window of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government worker

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman and her adopted daughter

Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman and her adopted daughter
Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman and her adopted daughter

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Adopted daughter and two grandchildren with Mrs

Adopted daughter and two grandchildren with Mrs
Washington, D.C. Adopted daughter and two grandchildren with Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Adopted daughter of Mrs. Ella Watson

Adopted daughter of Mrs. Ella Watson
Washington, D.C. Adopted daughter of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mrs. Ella Watson, who has been a government charwoman

Mrs. Ella Watson, who has been a government charwoman
Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ella Watson, who has been a government charwoman for twenty-six years, with three of the five children she supports on her salary of one thousand eighty dollars per year

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman cleaning offices, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Government charwoman cleaning offices, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning offices. Her working hours are from 5:30 till 1 a.m. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A family which lives in the Southwest area, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

A family which lives in the Southwest area, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A family which lives in the Southwest area

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Possibly: Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine

Possibly: Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Junior air raid warden, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Junior air raid warden, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Junior air raid warden

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Crowds of soldiers, sailors, and civilians waiting to board trains at

Crowds of soldiers, sailors, and civilians waiting to board trains at
Washington, D.C. Crowds of soldiers, sailors, and civilians waiting to board trains at Union Station

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Possibly: Congregation of the St

Possibly: Congregation of the St
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Student reading bronze plaque in library of Howard University

Student reading bronze plaque in library of Howard University
Washington, D.C. Student reading bronze plaque in library of Howard University

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering

A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering
Washington, D.C. A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering a pair of pants for a customer

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Interior of a Chinese laundry located under the apartment of

Interior of a Chinese laundry located under the apartment of
Washington, D.C. Interior of a Chinese laundry located under the apartment of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: As in Moses time, members of the St

As in Moses time, members of the St
Washington, D.C. As in Moses time, members of the St

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church
Washington, D.C. A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final blessing of a flower from Reverend Vondell Gassaway, the pastor at the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St

Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St
Washington, D.C. Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Clerk waiting on a customer in the store owned by Mr

Clerk waiting on a customer in the store owned by Mr
Washington, D.C. Clerk waiting on a customer in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Interior of the grocery store patronized by Mrs

Interior of the grocery store patronized by Mrs
Washington, D.C. Interior of the grocery store patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Worshippers before the altar in the St

Worshippers before the altar in the St
Washington, D.C. Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Waiting for the street car at 7th and Florida Avenue

Waiting for the street car at 7th and Florida Avenue
Washington, D.C. Waiting for the street car at 7th and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Saturday afternoon, 7th Street and Florida Avenue

Saturday afternoon, 7th Street and Florida Avenue
Washington, D.C. Saturday afternoon, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom of Mrs

Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom of Mrs
Washington, D.C. Religious objects and an improved altar in the bedroom of Mrs. Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Grandchild of Mrs. Ella Watson

Grandchild of Mrs. Ella Watson
Washington, D.C. Grandchild of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman, taking her afternoon nap

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Dinner time at the home of Mrs

Dinner time at the home of Mrs
Washington, D.C. Dinner time at the home of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman going home

Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman going home
Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman going home from work at 2 a.m

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Corner store which is patronized by Mrs

Corner store which is patronized by Mrs
Washington, D.C. Corner store which is patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary

Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary of one thousand and eighty dollars per year. She puts ten percent of her salary in war bonds. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman cleaning after regular working hours

Government charwoman cleaning after regular working hours
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning after regular working hours. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours

Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine

Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine
Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Mr. Frederick Douglas, chairman, and Mrs. Hunton, secretary

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Portrait of Langston Hughes, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Portrait of Langston Hughes, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Portrait of Langston Hughes

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares

Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares
Washington, D.C. Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares the evening meal

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs

Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs
Washington, D.C. Johnnie Lew, owner of the laundry under the apartment of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Grandchildren of Mrs. Ella Watson

Grandchildren of Mrs. Ella Watson
Washington, D.C. Grandchildren of Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman, with three grandchildren and her adopted daughter

Background imageParks Gordon Alexander Buchanan Collection: City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market

City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market. New York, New York



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