Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.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.Ruth Olay, a prominent jazz and pop singer in the 1950s and 1960s, is captured in this striking portrait. The photograph showcases her elegant style and grace, emphasizing her expressive eyes and chic hairstyle. It was taken for a feature in the Tribune, as noted on the back of the photograph, dated December 2, 1959.Ruth Olay was known for her unique voice and was considered a significant figure in jazz music during her time. She performed alongside legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald and shared her vocal techniques with aspiring singers, emphasizing a strong musical foundation. Olay's career highlights the evolving landscape of jazz and pop music in mid-20th century America.Text present on photo: Front: ```RUTH OLAY```Back: ```TRIBUNE CUT ORDERSubject ___Ruth Olay________________Size_______1 1/2 col._________For _1st Edition on Tues_________________Ordered by_____________________________Time__________________ Date_____________Women's Dept.ENGRAVING1959 DEC 2 PM 12 07Singer Ruth Olay claimsvocal technique has "savedmy life."She's so sold on it, in fact,that she puts it on a "must"list for young aspiring vocal-ists."With EllaFitzgerald andSarah Vaugh-an— it wasluck. But noteveryone getsthat. For kidswho want tosing, they'vegot to get agood basicmusic foundation," said MissOlay."WHEN YOU have towork with 900 differentgroups a year, you’ve got tobe able to tell them what todo," she added.1959 DEC 2 PM 11:59ARTISTS```- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 34 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-08T20:05:53.000Z
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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: portrait, jazz, 1959, singer, pop
Theme: celebrities, music, portrait, people
Featured Person/Artist: Ruth Olay
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1959
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 8x10 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
