Description: Type & Size: A 12x8 original photograph. Condition: All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. This is a rare collection and many have never come up for auction before. These are original photos from the era and as such typically show normal curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. This photograph captures a poignant moment from January 14, 1945, at the port of Boston, Massachusetts, depicting military personnel processing prisoners of war (POWs) upon their arrival. The scene shows soldiers checking the personal belongings and clothing of the POWs, an essential step in their formal processing as they arrive back in the United States. The image offers a glimpse into the care taken regarding the confiscation of weapons and propaganda, as well as the organized method of returning valuables to each individual before they were transferred to a permanent camp. As World War II came to a close, the repatriation of POWs was a significant event, reflecting a broader narrative of wartime experiences and the eventual return home. Each prisoner's experience during internment varied greatly, but this image illustrates the systematic approach taken by military authorities to ensure that proper protocols were followed. The handling of personal items not only reflects on the military's approach to security but also highlights the human aspect of individuals returning from war, often after years of separation from their families. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-20T19:41:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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: Military, World War II, POW processing, Boston, Massachusetts
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 12x8
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
