Famed New Rochelle Photographer’s Iconic Photos Include Peter Seeger as a Young Man

Written By: Robert Cox

Rothstein Seeger

Arthur Rothstein, one of America’s premier photojournalists, was a long time New Rochelle resident. His wife still resides in their home in New Rochelle.

Among this many photos, including his iconic images of the Dust Bowl is an image of a farmer and his two sons during a dust storm in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, 1936.

American Workers: Surviving the Great Depression” was an exhibition of photographs by Arthur Rothstein was presented at Rotunda Gallery, New Rochelle City Hall from September to November, 2012.

For more photos by Arthur Rothstein visit:

Arthur Rothstein Archive

Arthur Rothstein collection at the Library of Congress.