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.This vintage photograph captures a moment during a formal gathering, likely a conference or political event, characterized by the presence of three men in suits seated at a table adorned with floral arrangements and food. The gentleman in the center appears to be engaging in conversation with the others, and the setting is enhanced by the presence of an American flag in the background. Name tags suggest some identification, though not all individuals are clearly labeled in the image.Stephen A. Mitchell was known for his involvement in politics during the 1950s, serving as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee. This image, dated between 1954 and 1955, suggests it may relate to a significant event or meeting during his tenure. The style of clothing and decor aligns with mid-20th-century American political gatherings, hinting at the formal yet amiable interactions typical among political figures of the time.Text present on photo: - "Stephen A. Mitchell (plus 4 others)" - "others not identified" - "MAY 17 1954" (red ink) - "TRIBUNE CUT ORDER" - "Subject Stephen A. Mitchell" - "Size 8 inches" - "Ordered by (initial) TJS" - "Date 5/20" - "Time 4:30" - "For use on X of E. T." - "JUN 3 1955" (red ink) with a "4" next to it - "ENGRAVING MAY 28 1955" - "ARTISTS MAY 30 4PM" (blue ink) - - - 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: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T07:36:46.000Z
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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: politics,conference,American flag,vintage,photograph
Theme: politics,people,portrait,history
Featured Person/Artist: Stephen A. Mitchell, others not identified
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1954
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
