JOHN MARGOLIES ROADSIDE AMERICA PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE from the Library of Congress includes thousands of photographs from across America.
Contents: This large digital collection explores life in post World War II America. From drive-in theaters to old gas pumps, the photographs span the second half of the twentieth century.
Classroom Connections: Because there are no rights restrictions, students can use the works in their online projects. Students are sure to find a variety of interesting photos featuring roadside oddities. Ask students to write a short story based on one of the fascinating photos from this collection.
Featured Digital Objects:
Long Island Goose
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.06708/
Gas Pumps
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.00054/
The Donut Hole
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.07412/
Long Island Goose
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.06708/
Gas Pumps
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.00054/
The Donut Hole
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/mrg.07412/
To visit the collection, go to http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/,
