Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 10x8" 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.Frank Noel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, is being decorated by Charles J. Kersten at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The event marks Noel's recognition for his compelling photo coverage during the Korean War, where he was captured and held as a prisoner for 32 months.Frank Noel was renowned for his impactful wartime photography. His work during the Korean War highlighted the conflicts and stories from the front lines. Captured and held prisoner, his resilience and dedication to documenting these stories made a significant contribution to war journalism.Text present on photo:- "WASHINGTON JAN. 26--NOEL DECORATED--(FRANK) "PAPPY" NOEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER, RECEIVES A DECORATION FOR HIS NEWS COVERAGE OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT, FROM REP. CHARLES J. KERSTEN (R-WIS), AT CEREMONY IN HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE ROOM, CAPITOL, WASHINGTON. NOEL WAS THE ONLY AMERICAN STANDING AP PRISONER DURING 32 MONTHS AS THEIR PRISONER. (AP WIREPHOTO) (KAU31535SG) 1955 SEE WIRE STORY."- - - 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: 2025-01-02T18:24:06.000Z
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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: photography, war, journalism, Korean War, recognition
Theme: people, history, politics, portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Frank Noel, Charles Kersten
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1955
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 10x8 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
