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 noted Associated Press photographer, is featured in these three images documenting his experiences before and after being held captive for 32 months in a North Korean prison camp. The photographs show Noel in New York in May 1949, smiling during a lull in fighting in Korea in July 1950, and immediately after his interview in Freedom Village following his repatriation.Frank Noel gained recognition for his resilience and bravery as a photographer during the Korean War. Captured by Chinese forces, Noel's story became a symbol of journalistic courage and the harsh realities faced by war correspondents. His experiences provide valuable insights into the challenges of reporting from conflict zones and the sacrifices made in pursuit of truth.Text present on photo:(EDITORS: These Frank Noel pictures are for use as desired in connection with his wire stories moving in advance for papers of August 17, 18 and 19)(NY3-AUG.15) THREE PHASES IN THE LIFE OF "PAPPY" NOEL--Here are three pictures of Frank "Pappy" Noel, noted Associated Press photographer repatriated after 32 months in a North Korean prison camp. At left he's shown in New York in May, 1949. In center he smiles during lull in the fighting in Korea in July, 1950. At right he is interviewed in Freedom Village following his repatriation. (AP) Wirephoto) ewf70700f91s-stf9153EDITOR'S NOTE: Frank Noel, Associated Press photographer, is a free man again after more than 32 months as a prisoner of the Chinese Reds in North Korea. Now in Tokyo for medical treatment, Noel tells of his life as a prisoner of war. This is the first of three articles.1953 AUG 17 AM 8:53 ENGRAVING 1953 AUG 17 AM 8:38 ARTISTSNOELSTAR CUT ORDER Subject __ Page __ 37-A For pub __ morn. Fri. Ordered by: __ Date __ 19 Time __* STAR * 2nd Edition AUG 21 1953- - - 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: 31 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-02T18:26:02.000Z
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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, Korean War, journalist, captivity
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, people, portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Frank Noel
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1950
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
