4 April 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Getting Ready]

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated April 5, 1960. Shows a worker placing flower decorations. The attached press release reports that the decorations are being put up in preparation for the May 6th wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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12 June 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Anchorage Alaska

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated June 12, 1960. Shows President Eisenhower walking in front of soldiers standing at attention. The embedded press release reports that Eisenhower inspected the honor guard at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He has stopped at the base enroute to the Far East. The back is stamped with United Press International information. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated, due to weak signal

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15 September 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Supersonic Bull's Eye

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 15, 1960. This photo is a composite of three images. Two images are missiles launching. The middle image is of an explosion. The attached press release explains that the explosion pictured was caused by the collision of the two pictured missiles 19 miles over White Sands. The missiles were launched as a test of the program, and the Hercules missile system. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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1961

Photograph

Title: [Rebel Gun of The Shirley Temple Show]

One still dated 1961. Shows five men in cowboy outfits. One man is being held back. On the back of the photo is text, "'Rebel Gun' -Jan 22- "The Shirley Temple Show" starring Robert Morse (center), Jackie Coogan + Robert Sampson Color-NBC-TV, 7 to 8 Pm EST."

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13 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Las Villas Province, Cuba

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 13, 1961. Shows two men hugging each other. The two men are circled by other men holding guns. The embedded press release reads that the photo was smuggled to Miami by a courier known as Henry. The photo is of Major Evelio Duque greeting Captain Ramon Perez. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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13 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Moth Ball Fleet Awaits Call to Duty

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a naval shipyard. The embedded press release reports that the ships are part of the "moth ball" fleet sitting at the ready. If they were needed ships would be quickly refurbished and converted to combat ships.

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13 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with glasses is Father Francisco, a Catholic priest who has joined the "anti-Castro rebels."

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15 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Kennedy Photographers

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 15, 1961. Shows a woman on the shoulders of a man taking a photo. According to the embedded press release the woman is taking a photo of then president-elect John F. Kennedy as he attends church. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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16 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Winter Lashes City

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 16, 1961. Shows a sidewalk covered in snow. On the left of the photo is a blur of lights possibly from passing cars. The attached press release reports that New York City was hit by a severe winter storm with freezing rain, sleet and hail. The wind reached 40 MPH and three people were killed due to icy highways. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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17 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: President Eisenhower

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 17, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower at a podium gesturing. The embedded press release reports this is Eisenhower's farewell speech which was broadcast from the White House. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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18 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Stenographer Center of Attention

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower behind his desk watching another man stand and wave. The embedded press release reports that the man, Jack Romagna, had been the stenographer for three presidents and drew praise from Eisenhower for his "invaluable assistance." The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

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18 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: At Final Press Conference

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Eisenhower waving as he walks past the press. The attached press release notes that Eisenhower enters the press conference followed by James Hagerty, White House press secretary. The release also states that Eisenhower advocated for a constitutional amendment that would allow future presidents to take office sooner. He recommended that they be in office at least eighty days before congress meets. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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7 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Camp Muir, MT. Rainier, Wash

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 7, 1962. Shows ten men setting up a camp on a snowy mountain side. The embedded press release states that the men are members of the American Mt. Everest Expedition. They are setting up camp on Mt. Rainier just above the 10,000 foot line in order to test the equipment. The group intends to reach the top of Mt. Everest May 1963. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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11 September 1962

Canadian Press

Photograph

Title: Look Out Below

One wirephoto released by Canadian Press dated September 11, 1962. Shows nine men sitting and ducking on a roof as a biplane flies over them. The embedded press release states that pilot, Les Kerr, demonstrated hedge hops, a low level flying technique used when crop dusting. The display was a part of an air show in Ladner, British Columbia.

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16 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Marching Through Muck

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 16, 1962. Shows eight Vietnamese soldiers, wading through water in full gear, carrying weapons. The attached press release states that the Vietnamese troops are crossing the swamp in preparation for an attack against the Viet Cong. The release mentions that United States' involvement is expected to increase once the rainy season ends in September. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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27 April 1963

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Titan II Successfully Launched

One wirephoto released by Associated Press date April 27, 1963. Shows a missile emerging from a cloud of smoke. The embedded press release states that the Titan II missile was launched 4,000 miles on the Pacific missile range in its first successful west coast launch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

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7 August 1963

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Earning a Living the Hard Way

One wirephoto released by Associated Press date August 7, 1963. Shows a biplane flying low to the ground towards a building as people flee. The embedded press release states that Frank Tallman, a stunt pilot, is skimming the top of the factory for the opening scenes of a movie entitled "The Carpetbaggers." The extras in the foreground scatter in a scene where the tycoon, played by George Peppard, plays a trick on his workers.

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November 7, 1960

Associated Press

Header Record

Title: [Press Background Maps and Release] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Two maps and a press release explaing the maps, by David L. Bowen, released by Associated Press, not dated. One map is an engraving, the other is a photograph.

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1952-1963

Associated Press

Engraving

Title: Background Map

One engraving of a map released by Associated Press, not dated. The map shows the approximated major industrial areas of the Soviet Union. It also shows the proposed railroads and those under construction, Soviet Union, China, Korea, The Mongolia, and parts of Iran, Turkey, Poland, and Finland.

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1941-1945

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Background Map

One photograph of a map released by Associated Press, not dated. The map shows the approximated major industrial areas of the Soviet Union. It also shows the proposed railroads and those under construction, Soviet Union, China, Korea, The Mongolia, and parts of Iran, Turkey, Poland, and Finland.

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1954

Bowen, David L., fl. 1955

Typed document

Title: Soviet Union's Rail Network Called Her "Achilles' Heel"

One document by David L. Bowen and released by Associated Press, not dated. The document explains the background maps of Soviet Union railroads. The release explains the traditional problem of the weak transportation network of the Soviet Union. It says the Soviet Union is attempting to update and fix existing lines. They also hope to lessen travel time by relocating industries near resources so that material is not being shipped twice.

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1957

American Museum of Immigration

Photograph

Title: [Miss Charlotte Beyser Bartholdi]

One undated photograph released by The American Museum of Immigration. The photograph is a portrait of Charlotte Beyser Bartholdi. The attached release says that Charlotte Beyser Bartholdi is the mother of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. He used his mother as the model for the statue. The American Museum of Immigration seeks a female descendent of Bartholdi to star in Operation Unity. The date is based on the fundraising operation called Operation Unity by the AMI to fund a museum space.

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1953-1957

Photograph

Title: Portrait of Ann Sothern

One undated photograph of Ann Southern. The portrait is of Southern holding paper. Possibly taken during her show Private Secretary which ran from 1953-1957.

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29 October 1956

Drennan Photo Service, fl. 1956

Photograph

Title: Jet Pilot Lands After Fire

One photograph by Drennan Photo Service dated OCtober 29, 1956. Shows three men in military uniform inspecting a dropped wing tank. According to the attached press release First Lieutenant Allan H. Lancaster landed a F-86-F Sabre Jet at Mitchell Air Force Base after an electrical fire caused both wing tanks to be dropped. The wing tanks landed in the yard of Ned Schemaille in Hewlett, New York. Schemaille, a dentist, called the 5th Precinct Nassau County police. A crew from the air field came and removed the tank.

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1954

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Ingrid Bergman

One photograph by International News Photos not dated. Shows actress Ingrid Bergman looking over her right shoulder. The back of the photo is stamped with International News Photos information.

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