pic analysis

1. Photo #1
Who are the people in the photograph?
-The people in the photo are women, appearing to be of various ages, working in a kitchen.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
-The technology used and the clothing worn by the women indicate that this photo is old. The
picture is also black and white, confirming its age. Two women in the photo are wearing pants, so we
can estimate that this photo was taken after 1940 when women’s pants became a popular style. I
would guess that the photo was taken during World War II. During this time period, women were
performing many duties because the men were away at war.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
-I think the photo was trying to say that women were remaining strong without the male
presence in the home. To me, it says that they were relying on each other.
Why is this photograph important to history?
- I think this picture does a lot for the progression of femininity during that time period. It shows
how life was still going on at home versus everything going on with the war.
What questions does this photograph raise?
-I question what they were making and why they were making it. Maybe they were making
dinner. Maybe they were having a bake sale. Who knows?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
-Working women in the kitchen
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
-I would investigate vintage stoves and see if I could find one that could potentially match the
one in the picture.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1. The photo is old—pre 1950
1- The women in the photo are making a meal
2- The women are not working in good conditions

2. Photo #2
Who are the people in the photograph?
-The photo shows Adolf Hitler with a small child and a couple of women in the background.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
-The women in the photo are smiling and so is Hitler as he looks upon the small child. Hitler is
shaking the child’s hand. The photo suggests that the young boy is meeting the German leader.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
-I think the photo is trying to convey a different side of Hitler than we are taught in history. We
view him as this heartless, ruthless man who killed millions of people, but this picture depicts him as
being a kind hearted soul who meets young children and makes old women smile.
Why is this photograph important to history?
-This photo is important because it shows us another side of a man we all deem to be souless.
It also shows us how the people of Germany viewed Hitler differently than we in the United States did
at this time.
What questions does this photograph raise?
-I would ask how this child reacted to meeting Hitler, why the women were smiling, if they were
related to the child, and where and when this picture was taken—pre WWII or after WWII
Write your own caption for the photograph:
-Hitler meeting the youth
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
-I could research the photo itself as there is not much indication to the time period revealed in
the photo
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- The child was of the Aryan race
2- Hitler was respected and not feared in this time
3- Hitler was in power as he was wearing a uniform

3. Photo #3
Who are the people in the photograph?
-multiple black men and women, 3 white police officers, 3 police dogs, 1 black man in between
the dogs
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
- it seems that the police officers are trying to suppress a possible civil rights protest,
suggested by the fact that there are multiple people of color being contained by white police officers
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
- Police officers of that time unjustly targeting black people
Why is this photograph important to history?
- It is an example of unjust police action toward black people
What questions does this photograph raise?
- Why are the police targeting one black man specifically?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
- Racist cops let their dogs loose on black male
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
- Look up information about the black civil rights movement
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- There is some kind of civil rights protest
2- The police are trying to suppress the movement
3- One black man is being specifically targeted

4. Photo #4
Who are the people in the photograph?
- one black man
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
- a black man has hung himself on the Statue of Liberty, suggested by the noose around his
neck hanging from the Statue of Liberty
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
- That black people aren’t treated as welcome in the country where the Statue of Liberty is
supposed to be a sign of welcome to all arriving in America
Why is this photograph important to history?
- It is an example of how black people feel they are treated compared to white people
What questions does this photograph raise?
- Why is the Statue of Liberty represented as the gallows?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
- Black man hangs himself on the Statue of Liberty
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
- Look up black treatment in New York during the time period this was taken
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1- There is a problem with racial descrimination in America
2- For black people, the Statue of Liberty is not the symbol of freedom it should be
3- Some black people consider hanging themselves to be better than living in the US as it is at that
time

5. Photo #5
Who are the people in the photograph?
-There is one man, one woman, and a child.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
-The family is looking on toward the Statue of Liberty. The photo suggests that maybe this is a
family of immigrants
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
-I think the photographer was trying to convey the excitement of freedom that the statue of
liberty symbolized for foreign people immigrating to our country.
Why is this photograph important to history?
-This photograph depicts an important part of our history as a nation. We are commonly
described as a melting pot of nationalities. Our country was a safe place full of promise for foreign
peoples being opressed in their countries.
What questions does this photograph raise?
-Where the people were immigrating from? Did they find what they were looking for here?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
-Family finds freedom in new world
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
-I could research the native dress of various people during this time period
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1-The photo is black and white, making it old
2-The people are dressed in layers, leading us to believe it is cold
3-There are not many boats in the harbor or buildings surrounding the statue, supporting the
conclusion that this photo is old

6. Photo#6
Who are the people in the photograph?
-There are a long line of men in what would be considered underwear and two men in uniform
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
-There are obvious medical examinations going on. Because the two men are in uniform, it
suggests to us that the men are being inspected for military service
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
-I think the photographer was trying to convey the message that medical examinations for the
military were not thorough. Perhaps this was taken during a draft in which they were in desperate
need of men to fight. There are no tools being used to thoroughly inspect the men.
Why is this photograph important to history?
-This shows that we were in need of men to go and fight in the war.
What questions does this photograph raise?
-Were they preparing for war? What kinds of things were the inspectors looking for?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
-Men preparing for war
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
-I could investigate military uniforms to see of what era this is.
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1-The photo is black and white, suggesting it is of age
2-The inspectors are not using tools
3-There are lots of men going through this process