The photograph shows four older women cooking in a kitchen. There are dishes and an oven visible, indicating they are preparing a meal. The photographer likely wanted to portray common gender stereotypes of the time, where women were primarily responsible for cooking and housework. The photo provides insight into the lives of women in that era and raises questions about what they are making and how they feel about their household duties.

1. Who are the people in the photograph?
There are four older women.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
They are cooking. Proof of that comes from the dishes and the oven around them.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
The picture is trying to convey the fact that women are notorious for being good
cooks.
Why is this photograph important to history?
The photograph is important because there were a lot of gender stereotypes back
then and one of the main ones was women being known for cooking and
housecare.
What questions does this photograph raise?
 What are they cooking?
 Are they actually enjoying cooking?
 What would men usually be doing?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
Women Cooking Like Women Do
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
I could Google “women cooking” and then narrow it down by saying “black and
white pictures of women cooking.”
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1-Those women were housewives
2-They were preparing for a party
3-They are not making healthy stuff

2. Who are the people in the photograph?
The people in the photo include Hitler, a very young boy, and a woman.
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
The young man is meeting Hitler, and Hitler is being positive for once and giving
a good impression. There is proof due to the smile on everyone’s faces and the
handshake between Hitler and the boy.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
The photographer was trying to convey that even people with the worst of
reputation (Hitler is a good example) had a good side and were even kid friendly.
Why is this photograph important to history?
This photograph is important, because it is happy, and nobody thinks of Hitler as
a happy person. It produces an unusual mood.
What questions does this photograph raise?
 Is the kid Jewish?
 What event was happening?
 Was the boy going to be in danger later on?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
Hitler Actually Has a Bright Side!
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
I could Google “Hitler smiling” or “Hitler shaking hands”
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1-Hitler wanted to make a good impression
2-The boy’s mother wanted him to meet one famous person
3-The Holocaust had not yet occured

3. Who are the people in the photograph?
There are policemen and dogs
What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Provide evidence from the photo
that tells you this.
There is a violent fight occurring.
What message do you think the photographer was trying to convey?
They were trying to convey that there was a lot of conflict and dogs were highly
needed back then.
Why is this photograph important to history?
It is important because there are a lot of black people portrayed and it portrays
the copious conflict and violence.
What questions does this photograph raise?
 Was the violence race related?
 How did the rebellion start?
 Why was the dog biting the officer?
Write your own caption for the photograph:
A Typical Conflict Involving Mostly Blacks
What could you do to find more information about this photograph?
Google “police conflicts with dogs” or “black conflicts with white police and
dogs.”
Based on what you have observed list 3 things you might infer from the photograph
1-This conflict occurred during a time of segregation.
2-The police dogs were highly trained.
3-There is one person who is being arrested.