Special to People’s World

Happy birthday, Phil Stern, “Greatest Generation” photographer

September 17, 2014 By Chris Elliott

Phil Stern, chronicler of many of the icons and epic moments of the twentieth century, celebrated his 95th birthday at the Veterans Home of California, West Los Angeles.

Today in women’s history: Photographer Diane Arbus was born

March 14, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Arbus's photography is known for its portrayal of individuals and groups perceived as "other" or marginal.

Today in labor history: The Pemberton Mill disaster

January 10, 2014 By Special to People’s World

In the worst industrial disaster in Mass. state history, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence collapsed on January 10, 1860, trapping 900 workers, most of them recent immigrants, many women and children.

Dark day for journalism: Sun Times “deletes” photo department

June 6, 2013 By John Bachtell

Twenty-eight photojournalists were out the door in a blink; it was as if they pushed a button and deleted a whole culture.

Today in Labor History: Greed and the Pemberton Mill disaster

January 10, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In the worst industrial disaster in Mass. state history, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence collapsed on January 10, 1860, trapping 900 workers, most of them recent immigrants, many women and children