A young girl leans against the ruins of a building during the Korean War. Williams often documented the damaged and bombed-out buildings he encountered in Korean towns and cities. During the stalemate of 1952, rebuilding was largely on hold as the…
In addition to recording the war effort, Williams attempted to capture the spirit, culture, and individual personalities of the Korean people, whose lives were dramatically affected by the war.
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Two women exchange joyful afternoon greetings on Olympic Boulevard, the main drag of the sprawling, 200-block Koreatown. The redevelopment of Koreatown began in the early 1970s, concentrating along Western Avenue, Olympic Boulevard, 8th Street and…
In addition to recording the war effort, Williams traveled to small towns, villages, and farms to capture the spirit, culture, and individual personalities of the Korean people, whose lives were dramatically affected by the war.
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In addition to recording the war effort, Williams traveled to small towns, villages, and farms to capture the spirit, culture, and individual personalities of the Korean people, whose lives were dramatically affected by the war.
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Wilshire Christian Church, 634 Normandie Avenue, Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. The tall Equitable Life building dominates from behind on Wilshire Boulevard. -- Dunitz slides folder #3: Environmental Communications. Thirty seven. Los Angeles…
A view over war-damaged Seoul, including bombed-out buildings and signs of resilience. The government buildings are in the background. In addition to recording the war effort, Williams attempted to capture the spirit, culture, and individual…
Artillery and fire damage to Seoul and numerous other South Korean locations was starkly evident during Williams' time in Korea. Reconstruction was largely on hold during the protracted peace negotiations that would eventually bring the armistice in…
Colored photograph of the barracks at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Verso states, "View from camp of Manzanar." Title from verso. A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album.
The Manzanar Photo Album contains photographs of children, barracks, funerals,…