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Medical Evacuation
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A wounded Korean War soldier being carried on an airplane for evacuation to a military hospital in Japan. This snapshot was taken by journalist and news commentator Cecil Brown. Brown's papers are one of many collections at the Wisconsin Historical Society that concern wartime journalism.
November 1951
Brown, Cecil, 1907-1987
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Cecil, 1907-1987 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | November 1951 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cecil Brown papers, 1931-1994 (bulk 1931-1987) |
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| Call Number | PH 3150 8/7 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464911402121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0014af |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Military Briefing
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Military personnel at an early morning briefing at the First Corps headquarters in Korea. American journalist Cecil Brown is seated next to the officer in the first row who is wearing glasses and s...
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1951
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Man squatting on ground while making a large, earthenware pot in Jaipur, India.
Muslim Refugee from India
September 1951
A Muslim refugee from India in Karachi, Pakistan.
