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George Catlin

painter of Indian life
2009
A brief biography of American artist George Catlin, who created artwork that depicted Native American life and culture, detailing their customs, rituals, and dress.

Matthew Brady

photographer of our nation
2009
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Mathew Brady, known for his photographs of the American Civil War; and includes a time line.

John Trumbull

painter of the Revolutionary War
2009
Presents a discussion of John Trumbull, who painted historical battle scenes of the American Revolution as well as portraits of figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, with information about his life and the context of his work.

Dorothea Lange

photographer of the people
2009
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Dorothea Lange, known for her photographs of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and the Western interment camps during World War II; and includes a time line.

Lewis Hine

photographer of Americans at work
2009
Profiles the life and work of Lewis Hine, best known for his series of photographs showing Americans at work from the early twentieth century through the Great Depression, including young children who worked long hours in order to help their struggling families.
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