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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.
Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
This photograph is a portrait of Dr. Joseph F. Shea, taken on October 11, 1963. Dr. Shea was the manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, and the image is an official photograph from the center.
Dr. Joseph F. Shea played a significant role in the early stages of the Apollo program, contributing to the planning and development of spacecraft that would eventually lead to the successful moon landings. His leadership and technical expertise were critical components in overcoming the challenges faced by NASA during this period.
Text present on photo:
- S-65-14512
- NASA
- B & W PORTRAIT
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The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
