Vintage 1942 WWII Press Photo Irving Berlin Camp Upton NY This Is The Army Snipe For Sale

Original WWII 1942 Wide World Photos Press Photograph – Irving Berlin at Camp Upton, NYUp for sale is a fascinating piece of World War II home-front and Broadway history. This is an authentic, original 1942 black-and-white gelatin silver wire press photograph featuring legendary composer Irving Berlin visiting with United States military personnel at the Camp Upton army base in Yaphank, Long Island, New York.The Historical Context:Dated April 30, 1942, this photograph captures Irving Berlin sitting on a rustic wooden fence in front of the camp's replica "Opry House." Berlin had returned to Camp Upton—the exact base where he had served during World War I 24 years prior—to organize and rehearse his massive, historic all-soldier musical revue, "This Is the Army." The show successfully went on to raise millions of dollars for the Army Emergency Relief Fund and became a defining cultural moment of the war.Includes Original "Press Snipe" Caption Sheet:This listing is highly unique because it includes the complete, intact, original typed paper caption sheet (the historical "press snipe"). The vintage sheet features the Wide World Photos credit, the serial designation (A-14217, Set of 3), and the full typewritten story background explaining Berlin’s presence at the base. The reverse side of the photograph features the authentic Wide World Photos ink stamp.Condition Details:The photograph is in very good vintage condition, exhibiting standard, mild age-appropriate surface scuffs and minor corner handling creases that are common for a genuine archival press image.Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess the exact physical condition and back-stamps.Shipping & Handling:FREE SHIPPING within the United States!The photo will be meticulously packed with thick, rigid cardboard backing inside a protective sleeve to ensure it arrives at your doorstep completely flat and undamaged.Don't miss out on adding this well-documented piece of American military and musical history to your collection!