Presents print resources, websites, article databases, and citation information on documentary photography about global cultures. An emphasis tab on global food issues is included.
Public photo section of Flickr.com. Type in your search terms to see primarily historical images from the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, and more.
To limit your search to photos labelled for "noncommerical reuse," from the Google result list - select the Search Tools option, then select from the "Usage Rights" menu.
With a U.S. focus, searches millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1750s to today. Type in your search terms or browse by time period, people, places, events, sports, and culture.
With a heavy United States emphasis, represents some of the world's most recognizable imagery. Documenting past and present political and cultural events, as well as celebrities and the American experience. Type in your search terms.
This morgue file contains free high resolution digital stock photographs and reference images for either corporate or public use. The purpose of this site is to provide free image reference material for illustrators, comic book artist, designers, teachers and all creative pursuits.
Goal is to "...chronicle the world and interpret its peoples, events, issues, and personalities." Archives and Magnum Showcase are two good places to look.