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Photographer:Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky

Year:1915

Location:Kyappesel’ga, Russia

Description:Austro-Hungarian war captives pose with their Russian camp guards for a photograph in front of their wooden barrack at a prisoner of war camp in Kyappesel’ga, Russia. The prisoners are flanked on the left by two Russian soldiers, one of whom is shouldering a rifle, and on the right by a gendarme in a black uniform.

Source:Library of Congress/World Digital Library

1980-2006. “Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C." Highsmith, Carol M., photographer. Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

1980-2006. “Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C." Highsmith, Carol M., photographer. Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Mairi Chisholm (and Elsie Knocker, right) at the window of their British Women’s Emergency Corps billet in Flanders, Belgium on July 30, 1917.

Original image source: Library of Congress

Musme    
John S. Johnston, 24 July 1897    
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62440

Narona    
John S. Johnston, 27 July 1895  
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62445

Nautilus    
John S. Johnston, 16 June 1891
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62450

[Fun with flying jibs, anyone?]

Norota, Stamford  
John S. Johnston, 1896
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62457

Midge
John S. Johnston, 4 July 1898
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62428  

Kit
John S. Johnston, 29 June 1897
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62386

Mineola
John S. Johnston, 10 June 1891  
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62431

Mongoose      
John S. Johnston, 4 July 1898  
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62433

Molly Bawn      
John S. Johnston, 27 July 1895  
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62435

Montauk    
John S. Johnston, 19 June 1897    
Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
LC-D4-62437

Real life “Rosie the Riveter” - Tennessee, 1943.

From the Library of Congress collection, 1930’s-1940’s in Color.

Stanley Kubrick, “University of Michigan,” Look, Feb 14, 1949

Stanley Kubrick, “University of Michigan,” Look, Feb 14, 1949

Kessler, Detroit receiving (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Korab, Balthazar,, photographer. Kessler, Detroit receiving [1979] 1 photograph : safety negative ; sheet 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 format) Notes: Architectural photograph shows the tunnel at the ‘Detroit Receiving Hospital’ Medical Center designed by Willam Kessler and Associates. Title from information on negative sleeve. Purchase; Balthazar Korab Ltd; 2011; (DLC/PP-2011:125). Forms part of: Balthazar Korab collection. Subjects: Detroit Medical Center–Facilities–Michigan–Detroit–1970-1980. Tunnels–Michigan–Detroit–1970-1980. Format: Architectural photographs–1970-1980. Safety film negatives–1970-1980. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information, see: “Balthazar Korab collection,” hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/res.598.koraRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Balthazar Korab collection (DLC) 2011645089 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ds.11550Call Number: Korab F4096, no. 1

[Woman sitting on luggage in Grand Central Terminal] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Woman sitting on luggage in Grand Central Terminal] 09/1958 [September 1958] 1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 22 x 28 cm (8 x 10 in. format) Notes: Photograph shows the backside of a woman sitting on her luggage, looking on at other travelers in the background. Title devised by Library staff. On verso: “4, 9-58”. Corresponding contact sheet: RZ-1958-9-4. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)–1950-1960. Railroad stations–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Luggage–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Travelers–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Gelatin silver prints–1950-1960. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information see “Anthony Angel Collection…” www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/730_ange.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 94837687 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.70441Call Number: LOT 15144-J, no. 127

[Woman reading newspaper while seated beside building columns] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Woman reading newspaper while seated beside building columns] 01/27/1950 [27 January 1950] 1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 26 x 21 cm (8 x 10 in. format) Notes: Title devised by Library staff. On verso: “32”. Stamped on verso: “A.A. Rizzuto - Box 325, General P.O. New York City”. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Reading–New York (State)–New York–1950. Women–New York (State)–New York–1950. Newspapers–New York (State)–New York–1950. Columns–New York (State)–New York–1950. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Gelatin silver prints–1950. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information see “Anthony Angel Collection…” www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/730_ange.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 94837687 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.69351Call Number: LOT 15144-B, no. 2

[Cat on sidewalk] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Cat on sidewalk] [May 1959] 1 photograph : negative ; film width 35 mm (roll format) Notes: Title devised by Library staff. Date from caption information for contact sheet RZ-1959-5-60 or corresponding negative sleeve. Use digital image. Negatives are not served to researchers. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Cats–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Film negatives–1950-1960. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 2009632532 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.71298Call Number: LC-RZ15-59-5-60-5, no. 14

[Cat sitting on car with skyscrapers in the distance] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Cat sitting on car with skyscrapers in the distance] [October 1958] 1 photograph : negative ; film width 35 mm (roll format) Notes: Title devised by Library staff. Date from caption information for contact sheet RZ-1958-10-26 or corresponding negative sleeve. Use digital image. Negatives are not served to researchers. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Cats–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Automobiles–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Skyscrapers–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Film negatives–1950-1960. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 2009632532 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.75124Call Number: LC-RZ15-58-9-26, no. 3

[Times Square street scene] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Times Square street scene] [May or June 1952] 1 photograph : negative ; film width 35 mm (roll format) Notes: Photo shows pedestrians walking along sidewalk and standing on corner next to an Omnibus. Various stores and signs visible including: Walgreens, Simon Ackerman Clothes, Toffenetti Restaurant, and Kleenex. Title devised by Library staff. Date from caption information for contact sheet RZ-1952-5-4 or corresponding negative sleeve. Use digital image. Negatives are not served to researchers. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Billboards–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Buildings–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Pedestrians–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Buses–New York (State)–New York–1950-1960. Times Square (New York, N.Y.)–1950-1960. Format: Film negatives–1950-1960. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 2009632532 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.71278Call Number: LC-RZ15-52-5-4-1, no. 16

Gate of Tangiers, Morocco (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Bain News Service,, publisher. Gate of Tangiers, Morocco [between ca. 1920 and ca. 1925] 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Notes: Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Format: Glass negatives. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see George Grantham Bain Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/274_bain.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Bain News Service photograph collection (DLC) 2005682517 General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbainHigher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.36564Call Number: LC-B2- 6100-6

In a Berlin Bank (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Bain News Service,, publisher. In a Berlin Bank [between ca. 1920 and ca. 1925] 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Notes: Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Format: Glass negatives. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see George Grantham Bain Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/274_bain.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Bain News Service photograph collection (DLC) 2005682517 General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbainHigher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.36493Call Number: LC-B2- 6090-1

When we go after anything we get it (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Martin, W. H., 1865-1940,, photographer. When we go after anything we get it Kansas City, U.S.A. : Published by the North American Post Card Co., [1909] 1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 9 x 14 cm (postcard format) Notes: Photomontage on exaggeration postcard shows men in automobiles chasing and lassoing a larger-than-life rabbit. Title from item. Forms part of: Karen A. Stuart collection of postcards (Library of Congress). Addressed to Mr. M.J. Ross, Selinsgrove, Pa. Postmarked Depue, Illinois, October 28, 1909. DLC On recto: “Copyright 1909 by W.H. Martin.” Served by appointment only (Unprocessed). To make a request, see “Access to Unprocessed Materials,” www.loc.gov/rr/print/info/022_unpr.html Gift; Laura Kells ; 2019; (DLC/PP-2019:085). Subjects: Automobiles–1900-1910. Rabbits–1900-1910. Roping–1900-1910. Format: Humorous pictures–1900-1910. Montages–1900-1910. Photographic postcards–1900-1910. Photographic prints–1900-1910. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printHigher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.67975Call Number: Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2019:085 [item]

Corn Palace, exterior, Mitchell, S. D. [South Dakota] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
Bain News Service,, publisher. Corn Palace, exterior, Mitchell, S. D. [South Dakota] 1908 (date created or published later by Bain) 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Notes: Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Subjects: Mitchell, South Dakota Format: Glass negatives. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see George Grantham Bain Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/274_bain.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Bain News Service photograph collection (DLC) 2005682517 General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbainHigher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.02201Call Number: LC-B2- 473-3

–I was surprised to find out this was in South Dakota.  When I first scrolled upon the photo I was expecting it to be somewhere in Russia.

“Waiting for the President” (LOC) by The Library of Congress
Via Flickr:
“Waiting for the President” 1922 June 29. 1 photographic print. Notes: Photograph shows a girl in a broad brimmed hat seated on the White House steps with an umbrella and a Kodak Brownie camera by her side. Caption continues: Little Miss Tarkington, daughter of Mrs. W. Tarkington Jr., snaped (i.e., snapped) on the steps of the White House patiently waiting to snap a picture of Mr. Harding. In album: Washington, D.C., 1 June 1922 to 30 June 1922, v. 6, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 30, no. 19899. Forms part of: National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Cameras–1920-1930. Children–1920-1930. Photography–1920-1930. Format: Photographic prints–1920-1930. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c31898Call Number: LOT 12294, v. 6 [item]