Chronicling Farm Life: The Photography of Charles “Jim” Lott

Chronicling Farm Life: The Photography  of Charles “Jim” Lott

June 2023 - June 2024

Exhibit at Musselman Library

Main Level Apse

Adams County, Pennsylvania farmer Charles “Jim” Lott photographed the agricultural landscape in the 1930s and 40s, highlighting the hard-working people who worked the land.  Originally displayed by Americas' Arts Gallery in Gettysburg, the 15 black and white photos in this exhibit are just a sampling of the enormous collection created by Jim Lott and recently donated to Musselman Library by the Lott family.

Clothesline - Lott photo

The above photo image by Lott is titled, "Clothesline."