Rosener Collection

CHICAGO: SCRAP YARD, 1942. An automobile salvage yard, providing scrap metal and rubber for war materials during World War II. Photograph by Ann Rosener, July 1942

WWII: BASEBALL, 1943. George Stovall, former manager of the Cleveland Indians, and Vince DiMaggio, former Pittsburgh Pirate

WORLD WAR II: FOOD, 1943. Ida Lansden explains the necessity of preserving vitamins in available food during the shortage, Virginia. Photograph by Ann Rosener, March 1943

DAYCARE, 1943. Catherine Simmons playing Red Cross nurse at the Bella Vista Nursery School in Oakland, California. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1943

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. A woman cleaning her refrigerator. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

SHOPPING, 1942. A woman inspecting the labels on canned goods in a supermarket. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

REPAIRMAN, 1942. A repairman inspecting a refrigerator. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

HOUSEKEEPER, 1942. A housekeeper in the kitchen. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. Demonstrating the proper way to arrange food in a refrigerator, to improve air circulation. Photograph by Anne Rosener, 1942

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. A woman demonstrating the proper way to arrange food in a refrigerator, to improve air circulation. Photograph by Anne Rosener, 1942

FREEZER, 1942. Ice trays in an American freezer. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

HOUSEWIFE, 1942. An American woman removing an item from her icebox. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

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"Rosener: Capturing Life's Moments in 1940s Chicago" Step into the past with Ann Rosener's lens as she unveils a vibrant tapestry of life in 1940s Chicago. From the bustling scrap yard to the baseball field, and even inside households, her photographs encapsulate an era defined by resilience and innovation. In the heart of WWII, George Stovall and Vince DiMaggio grace us with their presence on the baseball diamond. Former manager of the Cleveland Indians, Stovall brings his expertise while DiMaggio showcases his prowess, reminding us that amidst turmoil, sports can still unite communities. Amidst rationing during wartime scarcity, Ida Lansden enlightens us about preserving vitamins – a necessity for survival. Her wisdom echoes through time as we recognize the importance of nourishing our bodies even in challenging circumstances. At Bella Vista Nursery's daycare center, Catherine Simmons dons a Red Cross nurse uniform. With care and compassion radiating from her every gesture, she embodies hope for parents entrusting their children to her watchful eye. Ann Rosener captures everyday moments too – a woman meticulously cleaning her refrigerator or inspecting canned goods at a supermarket. These seemingly mundane tasks take on new significance when viewed through Rosener's lens; they become symbols of resourcefulness and adaptability during uncertain times. A repairman diligently inspects refrigerators while housekeepers work tirelessly in kitchens across America. Their dedication ensures that homes remain functional havens amidst chaos outside their doors – testaments to unwavering commitment and hard work. Demonstrating proper food arrangement becomes an art form itself as women carefully organize items within refrigerators or iceboxes. These images remind us that efficiency extends beyond war efforts; it permeates all aspects of life as individuals strive for order amid upheaval. Within American freezers lie ice trays filled with potential refreshment – frozen droplets waiting to quench thirst and provide a momentary respite from the world's troubles.