Selections from Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection
A democracy is made of individuals. In this section, we see Americans going about their lives at home, at work, and at play. Images include family life, life on the street, work, immigration, entertainment, and citizens expressing their individuality.
Josie Koelsch '23 discusses Lou Stoumen's "Wedding Ceremony with Roosevelt Portrait in the Middle, Puerto Rico," 1941
Professor Karen Pooley (Department of Political Science) will lead a conversation where she interrogates how race relates to economic outcomes in the United States of America.
Jimmy Mora '20 discusses Erika Stone's "Harlem Beggar, New York City," 1950s.
Written by Maryn Bernhardt '20 and Narrated by Rei Ukon '21. Erika Stone's "Parade Observers," 1965.
Anna Bulajic '20 discusses Leonard Freed's Three Costumed and Face Painted Audience Members at a Performance of the "Cockettes," 1971.
Catherine Bird '22 discusses Harold Haliday Costain's "Seamstress at Work in Factory," c. 1935.
Josie Koelsch '23 discusses Arthur Rothstein's "Young Coal Miner," 1947 and John Dominis' "18 Year-Old Coal Miner Ray Martin Near, Islam, Kentucky," 1964.
Written by Caroline Mierzwa '23 and Narrated by Rei Ukon '21. Arthur Rothstein's "Girl at Gee's Bend, Alabama," 1937.
Rachel Liu '22 discusses Robert W. Klein's "Chinese Parents Open Neighborhood Schools," 1971.
Tori Hemsath '19 discusses Bill Owen's "Children's Birthday Party, Janet Owens, Pleasanton, CA," c. 1972.
