The David J. DeJonge archive
Follow a story.
Meet a life.
Four decades of portraits, promises, and public work. Begin with a collection—or find the person whose story brought you here.
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Veteran portraits & original storiesFaces of Five Wars
Twenty-four exhibition portraits and sixteen original stories by Karin Orr.
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The Pentagon Nine & British continuationThe Last Witnesses
Meet the final World War I witnesses through twelve portraits and individual life stories.
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Fifteen people. Fifteen landmarks.ALS Across America
A Route 66 portrait series and the visual strategy behind a public-health campaign.
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Leaders, artists & first-hand encountersPortraits of Public Life
From presidential sittings to artists’ studios: meet the people behind the portraits.
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A personal conversationFaith & Sacred Places
Orthodoxy, unexpected friendships, sacred art, and the faith that connects the work.
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The documentaryPershing’s Last Patriot
The story of Frank Buckles, where to watch, and the making of the film.
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Witness becomes actionPublic Campaigns
Explore the memorial campaign, laws passed, student safety, and public-health work.
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DeJonge Studio & Legacy IconsBuilding an Enterprise
From a basement portrait studio to a founder-built sacred-art enterprise.
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Reporting, films & the public recordPress & Interviews
Explore news coverage, interviews, original essays, and primary sources.
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Browse by first name as shown in the collection. Each link opens a portrait or an individual story. You can also search by surname.