Walter Rosenblum
Walter A. Rosenblum (1919–2006) was an American photographer. He photographed the World War II D-Day landing at Normandy in 1944. He was the first Allied photographer to enter the liberated Dachau concentration camp.[1] He received several military decorations including a Purple Heart. His photography is on display in museums around the world.[2]
Biography
Rosenblum was born on October 1, 1919 in New York City.[2]
Rosenblum was a member of the New York Photo League where he was mentored by Paul Strand and Lewis Hine.[3] He became president of the League in 1941.[4] He taught photography at Brooklyn College for 40 years.[3]
His wife is photographic historian Naomi Rosenblum. They have two daughters, Lisa and documentary filmmaker Nina.[5]
Rosenblum died January 23, 2006.[6]
Collections
Awards and honors
- Lifetime achievement award - International Center of Photography (1998)[1]
Decorations
| U.S. military decorations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Decoration | Notes | Refs. |
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Silver Star | [2] | |
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Bronze Star | [2] | |
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Purple Heart | [2] | |
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Presidential Unit Citation | [2] | |
References
- 1 2 Cotter, Holland (May 1, 1998). "PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW; Tender Witness to the Togetherness of People in Want". The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Walter Rosenblum Biography". Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Walter Rosenblum". J. Paul Getty Museum. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Scenes of Bravery and Determination: Walter Rosenblum's Homage to the Spanish Republicans". Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ DiSante, Joseph. "Walter Rosenblum: In Search Of Pitt Street". Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Paid Notice: Deaths ROSENBLUM, WALTER". The New York Times. January 25, 2006. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Walter Rosenblum". The Museum of Modern Art