FSA/OWI Collection from the Library of Congress: America Photographed in Color 1939-1943

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FSA/OWI Collection from the Library of Congress: America Photographed in Color 1939-1943

Through April 28, 2019
Atrium Gallery, Marshall Fine Arts Center

The Farm Security Agency (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) commissioned some of the earliest color photography ever that documented life during the Depression and WWII. This exhibit debuts 50 of the FSA/OWI’s color photographs, newly restored and printed from high-definition digital scans made from the Library of Congress’ collection. Details »

Alfred T. Palmer, Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 [i.e. C-47] bomber at the plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood [i.e. Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach], Calif. 1942. FSA/OWI Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

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Women in Tech

Though the tech industry's gender barriers have been slow to crumble, "it may be a great time for women in tech to pitch or start a business," says Amanda Lannert '94, CEO of Jellyvision and a "super mentor" for Chicago business incubators Impact Engine and Tech Stars.

Read Women in Tech in the Fall 2018 issue of Haverford Magazine.

Amanda Lannert '94 is the CEO of Jellyvision, an employee benefits-focused software company in Chicago. Photo: Bob Stefko

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The now fully mature green roof on the Tritton Hall dormitory is one of three green roofs on campus. Photo: Patrick Montero

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