 Charles O'Rear specific location unknown, NM / KS June 1974 Waiter in the lounge car of the Southwest Limited passenger train enroute between Albuqerque, New Mexico, and Dodge City, Kansas, takes a brief rest between serving passengers. The Amtrak train also includes a dining car and a dome car. The corporation responsible for most U.S. intercity passenger trains, is attempting to upgrade the rail system and attract passengers.
 Patricia D. Duncan White Cloud, KS 10/1974 Closeup of Mrs. Ruth Cruse outside her home in White Cloud, Kansas, near Troy in Doniphan County in the extreme northeast corner of the state. She is a descendant of slaves from Missouri who were freed and settled in the area. Her grandmother's wedding dress is in the White Cloud museum. The town was named for the last great Chief of the Iowa Indian Tribe which was given land in the area by treaty in 1836.
 Harry Schaefer Charleston, WV June 1973 West Virginia celebrated its 100th birthday in 1973 with rock concerts on the steps of the state capitol. West Virginians took note of the holiday by picknicking on the capital grounds, dancing, and listening to the music.
 John H. White Chicago, IL June 1973 Black Balloon Salesman On South Side Chicago's 47th Street. Many Of The City's Black Business Owners Started With Small Operations Such As This And Grew By Working Hard. Today Chicago Is Believed To Be The Black Business Capital Of The United States. But Blacks Have A Harder Time Staying In Business Than Their White Counterparts. Statistics Note That 80% Of Black Businesses Do Not Survive Two Years. Racial Prejudice, Lack Of Capital And Expertise Are Partly Responsible,
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Black Beauties Complement A Float During The Bud Billiken Day Parade Along Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive On Chicago's South Side Up To Half A Million People View One Of The Largest Annual Events Of The Year, Held For Blacks Of All Ages And Economic Status. The Parade Also Includes Black Politicians, Black Businesses Displaying Their Products And Black Bands.
 Jack Corn Charleston, WV 4/1974 Clarice Brown, 19, is a secretary in the United Mine Workers Field Services Office in Charleston, West Virginia. Her father was a miner who died of Black Lung disease, caused by shortage of breath as the lung sacs are filled with coal dust.
 Jim Pickerell Baltimore, MD June 1973 Children playing in the park that is near the U.S.S Constitution in downtown Baltimore.
 Danny Lyon Galveston, TX April 1973 Young mother and child in Galveston, Texas. This is one of a series of 21 black and white photographs. They document the environments remaining from the 19th century in terms of the architecture, commerce and lifestyles. The pictures also compare the contemporary city showing displacement of the unique by the ordinary and noting current urban problems. The pictures show a region and its uniqueness in people and architecture in East Texas which is still a part of the South.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 A young Black man showing his muscle during a small community program in Chicago on the South Side. There are many block clubs and community groups organized to help youngsters "do their thing" during special weekend programs in empty lots in the Black communities. It helps them to develop character and belief in their abilities as well as stressing a positive outlook on life.
 Danny Lyon New York City, NY July 1974 Youngsters on the July 4th Holiday at the Kosciusko swimming pool in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant District, New York City. Inner city residents enjoy using this intelligently located pool. The inner city today is an absolute contradiction to the mainstream America of gas stations, expressways, shopping centers and tract homes. It is populated by Blacks, Latins, and the White poor.
 Paul Conklin Beaufort, SC May 1973 A member of the Black-owned oyster co-op at Blufton. These oyster fishermen crab for a living in the summer months.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Members of Chicago's South Side Black Community line a portion of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive to watch the annual Bud Billiken Day Parade. Up to half a million people view one of the largest events of the year, held for Blacks of all ages and economic status. The parade includes Black politicians, Black businesses displaying their products, Black bands and Black beauties of all ages.
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