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“Let's begin to cover the main street of America... just to see what the heck occurs on it.”

Quote by Roy Stryker

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Roy Stryker was an outstanding photographer renowned for his unique style and profound documentation of social change. His work spans a wide range of genres from documentary to artistic photography, having a profound impact on social history. more

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