Jack Delano
Jack Delano (born Jacob Ovcharov (Яков Овчаров); August 1, 1914 – August 12, 1997) was a Ukrainian immigrant who became an accomplished photographer for the Works Progress Administration, United Fund, and most notably, the Farm Security Administration (FSA). He wore many hats as he also was a composer known for his use of Puerto Rican folk material, started a television production company, and was a cartoonist, poet, moviemaker, professor, and architectural designer.
Jack Delano | |
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Jack Delano in his studio. Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, 1990 | |
| Born | Jacob Ovcharov August 1, 1914 Voroshylivka, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| Died | August 12, 1997 (aged 83) Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | photographer for the Farm Security Administration |
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