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Jack Delano’s American Sonata

Over the course of a life that was as compelling as any of his subjects, Jack Delano's eye was matched only by his heart. Photographer, illustrator and composer - a tropical Renaissance man.

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A Masterwork Spanning 40 Years and One Island

The Farm Security Administration sent Jack Delano on a side trip to Puerto Rico. A visit of "a few days" turned into a life's work.

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A Historic Photo Archive Re-emerges at the New York Public Library

Roy Stryker, founder of the Farm Security Administration's photography project, wanted his documentary archive preserved in several places. Now, the New York Public Library is putting a collection of...

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Peaks and Valleys on a Small Island

Though not as well-known as her Farm Security Administration colleagues, Louise Rosskam produced images from Puerto Rico that found the inner strength and dignity of her subjects.

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