HOBJ2004 Accession Number: HOBJ2004

Description

Korea. c 1951. Ravenous and too weak to do anything about it, American Negro (African American) soldier, James E. Brock of Pennsylvania, USA, is enjoying palatable food for the first time in weeks. Just released by the North Korean or Chinese forces in Korea, he is being spoon-fed by Private J. Rolinson of Midland Junction, WA.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2004
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c February 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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