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This black and white photograph depicts a man wearing glasses, an apron over his clothes, and holding what appears to be a wooden tool or pick in one hand. He is standing outside with trees visible in the background behind him, suggesting that he may be working on outdoor projects related to carpentry or construction work. He wears a badge pinned to his chest which reads "1945," possibly indicating either the year of its creation or an identification number for some purpose at the time. The image is captioned with text: 'Accepting applicant for resettlement, Hightstown project.' It notes that he was already employed on this specific carpenter's work within a housing construction program. This photo comes from a series by Dorothea Lange which includes photographs of Jewish-American individuals applying for and participating in the government-sponsored post-war relocation programs. The man is specifically associated with employment at Hightstown project, where he works as a carpenter on nearly completed houses that are part of thirty-five units within this resettlement effort. The photograph captures an important moment during World War II when such projects were essential to support reconstruction and housing needs in the wake of conflict displacement.