Marjory Collins - New York. Waiting for trains at the Pennsylvania railroad station. 1942
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Marjory Collins’s *New York. Waiting for trains at the Pennsylvania railroad station. 1942* is a stamped, 30 × 30 cm gelatin-silver print from 2022, edition 11.
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"New York. Waiting for trains at the Pennsylvania railroad station" by Marjory Collins
is a historic black-and-white photograph taken by American photojournalist Marjory Collins in August 1942. It is a significant piece of documentary photography preserved by the Library of Congress as part of the Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information (FSA/OWI) collection.
• Historical Context: In 1941, Marjory Collins joined Roy Stryker’s legendary team of photographers at the U.S. Office of War Information. Her primary mission was to document home front activities during World War II, capturing how ordinary citizens, women war workers, and various communities adjusted to wartime life.
• The Setting: The photo captures travelers and service members navigating the original, majestic Pennsylvania Station in New York City. During WWII, Penn Station served as a vital transportation hub and a central starting point for thousands of troops being deployed or returning home.
• Wartime Imagery: The series of images Collins shot at the station—often referred to with subtitles like "Loners in a Crowd"—focused on the poignant atmosphere of waiting, the emotional farewells, and the quiet moments of solitude amidst rushing crowds.
• Technical Details: The photograph was originally captured on a small square-format 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch nitrate film negative.
• Current Status: Because it was created for a U.S. government agency during her employment, the image resides in the public domain with no known usage restrictions. Anyone can view or download high-resolution digital copies directly through the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
About the Photographer
Marjory Collins (1912–1985) was a highly influential photographer, editor, and writer. After contributing more than 3,000 images to the wartime effort, she transitioned into a global freelance career and became an active voice in social justice and feminist movements, later founding the prominent independent journal Prime Time in the 1971.
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"New York. Waiting for trains at the Pennsylvania railroad station" by Marjory Collins
is a historic black-and-white photograph taken by American photojournalist Marjory Collins in August 1942. It is a significant piece of documentary photography preserved by the Library of Congress as part of the Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information (FSA/OWI) collection.
• Historical Context: In 1941, Marjory Collins joined Roy Stryker’s legendary team of photographers at the U.S. Office of War Information. Her primary mission was to document home front activities during World War II, capturing how ordinary citizens, women war workers, and various communities adjusted to wartime life.
• The Setting: The photo captures travelers and service members navigating the original, majestic Pennsylvania Station in New York City. During WWII, Penn Station served as a vital transportation hub and a central starting point for thousands of troops being deployed or returning home.
• Wartime Imagery: The series of images Collins shot at the station—often referred to with subtitles like "Loners in a Crowd"—focused on the poignant atmosphere of waiting, the emotional farewells, and the quiet moments of solitude amidst rushing crowds.
• Technical Details: The photograph was originally captured on a small square-format 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch nitrate film negative.
• Current Status: Because it was created for a U.S. government agency during her employment, the image resides in the public domain with no known usage restrictions. Anyone can view or download high-resolution digital copies directly through the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
About the Photographer
Marjory Collins (1912–1985) was a highly influential photographer, editor, and writer. After contributing more than 3,000 images to the wartime effort, she transitioned into a global freelance career and became an active voice in social justice and feminist movements, later founding the prominent independent journal Prime Time in the 1971.
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Date of print
2022
Artist
Marjory Collins
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Title of artwork
New York. Waiting for trains at the Pennsylvania railroad station. 1942
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
30 cm
Edition
11
Width
30 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Portrait
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