Although the collection is not organized chronologically, it can be used both to evoke the atmosphere of an era and some of the changes within the era.
Students can find photographs of people on the job.
Search on switchboard operators and secretary to find photographs which show working women, as well as the equipment they used and the types of clothes they wore during that period. Secretary Typing documents , ca. Because Theodor Horydczak was a commercial photographer, the collection contains many images of consumer goods. Using Washington as It Was, 1923-1959 as a starting point, students can research a specific item and study the changes of its design and function over time. For example, students might choose to study a specific kitchen appliance.