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Poster in drugstore window, Syracuse, Kansas, 1939-08. Creator: Russell Lee
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Poster in drugstore window, Syracuse, Kansas, 1939-08. Creator: Russell Lee
Poster in drugstore window, Syracuse, Kansas, 1939-08
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Capital Letter Drugstore English Text Gelatin Silver Print Gelatin Silver Prints New Deal New York Public Library Nypl Public Library Publicity Shop Window Wallach Division Picture Collection Western Script
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In this evocative photograph taken by Russell Lee in August 1939, we see a close-up view of a drugstore window in Syracuse, Kansas. The image, part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection at the New York Public Library's Wallach Division Picture Collection, captures the essence of small-town America during the 1930s. The drugstore window is adorned with a large poster, its bold white lettering contrasting sharply against the dark background. The poster announces an upcoming dance, inviting the community to come out and enjoy an evening of music and socializing. The event is being held at the local school, and the poster includes the date, time, and location, as well as the price of admission. The drugstore itself appears to be a bustling hub of activity, with various items for sale visible through the window. The window display includes a selection of cosmetics, toiletries, and other household items. The drugstore's signage, with its Western-style script, adds to the sense of small-town charm. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when community events brought people together and local businesses played a central role in the social fabric of small towns. The image also speaks to the power of photography to capture a moment in time and preserve it for future generations. Russell Lee was an accomplished photographer who documented American life during the 1930s and 1940s for the Farm Security Administration. His work, which includes thousands of photographs, provides a rich visual record of the New Deal era and the people and places it touched. This photograph of the drugstore window in Syracuse, Kansas, is a testament to Lee's skill as a photographer and to the enduring allure of small-town America.
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