Signing up for Medicare

Front of Photo

Front of Photo

Name/Title

Signing up for Medicare

Entry/Object ID

2025.08.000

Description

Black and white news photo portrait of 65-yr old Rose Deering at Social Security office waiting to sign up for Medicare benefits, 1966

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Rose Deering

Subject Place

Location

2345 W. North Ave

Neighborhood

Wicker Park

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Bob Kotalik

Role

Photographer

Studio

Chicago Sun-Times

Date made

Mar 29, 1966

Place

Location

2345 W. North Ave

Neighborhood

Wicker Park

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Back Middle of Photograph

Transcription

Form B-19 Chicago Sun-Times Film Number 11-12 Date March 29, 66 Photographer Bob Kotalik Subject Medicare nearing deadline Location 2345 W. North Ave. Caption (Names L. To R.) Mrs. Rose Deering, 65, 2639 N. Mozart. In a contemplative mood, these Chicagoans signed up for medicare's supplemental benefits Tuesday. Thursday is the deadline for persons 65 and older to enroll in the program. At the Social Security office at W. North. are Mrs. Rose Deering (left), 65, and Ollie Williams, 80.

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

8 in

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

2626 N. Mozart St

Neighborhood

Logan Square