Wendel White

American, born 1956

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping and a photograph of a railway scene. On the left, an old newspaper article titled "YOUNGSTOWN MILL FURNACE STARTS" is visible. On the right, a photograph captures train tracks curving into the distance, parallel to a path with gravel, grass, and white wildflowers. Lush green trees line the tracks against a partly cloudy sky. The color palette is earthy, with green, gray, brown, and white tones under a blue sky.
Wendel White, Hubbard, OH. Oct 10, 1919. The Sun, New York, NY. Oct 11, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.11

Hubbard, OH. Oct 10, 1919. The Sun, New York, NY. Oct 11, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.11
The image shows an old newspaper clipping next to a current photograph of a waterfront landscape. The photograph displays a view from the edge of a body of water facing the opposite shore. Industrial buildings and a line of dense green trees are seen on the horizon. Closest to the viewer, there is muddy ground with scattered debris and a narrow, partially submerged wooden structure extending into the water. The sky is overcast with gray clouds diffusing the light. The color palette consists of earthy tones with occasional red, blue-gray, and gray colors. The newspaper article has a bold headline describing a historical event.
Wendel White, Donora, PA. Oct 9, 1919. Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer, Bridgeport,<br /> CT. Oct 9, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.10

Donora, PA. Oct 9, 1919. Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer, Bridgeport,
CT. Oct 9, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.10
The image shows an aerial view of a long, straight road with a tall concrete structure on the left side marked with white graffiti reading "1/16." A chain-link fence runs parallel to the road, leading towards the horizon lined with trees. The sky above has scattered clouds, and the color palette includes natural tones of green, grey, and blue. At the right of the image, there is a partial overlay of a historical newspaper headline.
Wendel White, Tulsa, OK. May 31, 1921. The New York Age, New York, New York Sat, Jun<br /> 4, 1921, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.12

Tulsa, OK. May 31, 1921. The New York Age, New York, New York Sat, Jun
4, 1921

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.12
This is a photograph of an intersection with a railway and an old newspaper clipping. The image features a street intersection with a railroad track running through it. On the left side of the image is a digitally embedded vintage newspaper clipping. In the background of the photograph is a building with a pitched roof, utility poles with electrical wires, and a portion of a vintage train car on the tracks. Blooming trees and trimmed shrubs are also visible, contrasting industrial elements with natural scenery. The sky appears overcast, casting a soft light across the scene.
Wendel White, Corbin, KY. Oct 30, 1919. El Paso Herald. El Paso, TX. Oct 31, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.9

Corbin, KY. Oct 30, 1919. El Paso Herald. El Paso, TX. Oct 31, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.9
This is an image of a cityscape with a historical newspaper included. The city scene includes a modern office building, a parking structure, skyscrapers in the background, an intersection with traffic signals and streetlights, and a crosswalk. The top right corner features a historical newspaper headline with bold typography.
Wendel White, Omaha, NE Sept 28, 1919. Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, IA Sept 29,<br /> 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Gift of Funds from Sandra S. Phillips, 2023.98.13

Omaha, NE Sept 28, 1919. Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, IA Sept 29,
1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.13
The image shows a red brick two-story building with white-framed windows, a gabled roof, and three dormers. Several leafless trees are superimposed on the scene, which is rendered in black and white, emphasizing its stark contrast. The viewpoint is straight on, with more trees and an open sky in the background.
Wendel White, Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth, Bordentown, New Jersey, 2008, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.3

Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth, Bordentown, New Jersey

Wendel White · 2008, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.3
The image shows an old wooden house in a state of decay with peeling paint and weathered wooden panels. There is a dense, leafless forest behind the house. The trees have barren branches creating patterns against the sky. The overall color palette is monochrome with shades of black, gray, and white. The ground around the house is flat with subtle textures indicating grass or dirt. The atmosphere is misty, enhancing the contrast with the sharp details of the house.
Wendel White, Marshalltown School, Mannington, New Jersey, 2008, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.4

Marshalltown School, Mannington, New Jersey

Wendel White · 2008, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.4
A solid black silhouette in the shape of a house is in the foreground, intersected by a vertical line of a utility pole and a slanted smaller pole. The background is a grayscale suburban scene with a building, flag, road, cars, and trees. The silhouette resembles generic house shapes often seen in diagrams or simple drawings, creating a contrast with the realistic setting behind it.
Wendel White, Burlington, Ohio, 2007, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.1

Burlington, Ohio

Wendel White · 2007, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.1
The image shows an industrial building on an overcast day. The building has a brick exterior, rectangular windows, and obstructs the horizon. Power lines form a grid in the sky. A water tower is partially visible in the distance. The scene is monochromatic with a gray color palette, and the street is empty.
Wendel White, Sumner High School, Cairo, Illinois, 2007, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.5

Sumner High School, Cairo, Illinois

Wendel White · 2007, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.5
The image shows a brick building labeled "City School." The building is centered within the frame, with the horizon subtly suggested by the roofline against the sky. The architectural style is classic, with a symmetrical facade and decorative elements around the entrance. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the textures of the brickwork and shadows. Nearby, a sidewalk and road lead to a lawn and shrubs, with a prominent evergreen tree beside the building. In the distance, there are silhouettes of trees and parked vehicles. The clear sky is complemented by a few wispy clouds.
Wendel White, City School, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 2007, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.2

City School, Jeffersonville, Indiana

Wendel White · 2007, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.2