Jack Delano | |
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Яков Овчаров | |
![]() Jack Delano in his studio. Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, 1990 | |
Born | Yakov Ovcharov August 1, 1914 Voroshylivka , Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
Died | August 12, 1997 | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | photographer for the Farm Security Administration |
Jack Delano (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[2] 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.