Description: An original 6.5x6.5" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewDorothy Kniss Moor, a Red Cross photographer, is captured in this photograph. She played a significant role during the Korean War, documenting American prisoners released from Communist POW camps in Inchon, Korea. The photograph was dated June 30, as per the archival notes.During the Korean War, photographers like Dorothy Moor were vital in providing families back home with images of their loved ones before their return. This helped bridge the emotional gap caused by the war. The wirephoto technology used allowed for rapid dissemination of images, showcasing the advancement in communication during this era.Text PresentSmall Clipping: *STAR* 1st Edition "June 30" "PHOTOGRAPHER Dorothy Kniss Moor of the Red Cross has been assigned to the job of photographing each American prisoner brought to Inchon, Korea, after their release from Communist POW camps. The pictures will be airmailed to families of the returnees and should arrive before the men get home. AP Wirephoto."Handwritten Text: "Dorothy Kniss Moor Red Cross Photographer" "Sect. X 34 Page 3 1st edition on Thursday Subject: Moor Ordered by: X34"Stamped Text: "NOTICE This picture is the property of The Associated Press and may be used only for purposes of reproduction when authorized by the owner and must be returned to him or full rights reserved. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction of this picture: ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO FROM D. S. PAXET"Additional Stamped Impression (partially obscured): "ASSOCIATED PRESS WIREPHOTO"Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-11T18:14:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Korean War,AP Wirephoto,POW camps,1950s
Theme: conflicts & wars,history,people,portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Dorothy Kniss Moor
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1953
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6.5x6.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
