The OWI and FSA hired photographers. One such photographer was Marjory Collins who photographed life in New York City. I have used her photos as prime elements in much of my work. Other photographers whose images I have used are John Vachon, John Collier, Jr., Jacobs Fenno, Albert Barden, and others. I have also used other sources such as my own photos, clips, and drawings. None of the images used have any known copyright issues since they are all within the public domain. In this series of work I try to maintain the feeling of that era. I do not seek to alter the work so much that it takes away from what was. The re-imaged work is a rebirth of what was eighty-odd years ago. The smaller black and white photos are the original photos from which the final re- imaged picture evolved. There are also other images or clips that I included to further develop and enhance the final work. I invite the viewer of each re-imaged picture to make up his or her own story. This was a work of gratitude to those who were selfless during wartime, and the years just before and after WWII. It has been called the "Greatest Generation." As usual, I am indebted to Ellen, my wife, who has helped me edit this work. She has pointed out my inappropriate use of commas for many years. I never seem to learn, but she's there to set me straight.
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