Daryl M. Brotman political portraits photograph collection, 1910-1989 (bulk 1930-1970) [graphic].

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Daryl M. Brotman political portraits photograph collection, 1910-1989 (bulk 1930-1970) [graphic].

The Daryl M. Brotman political portraits photograph collection consists of autographed photographs of political figures: American presidents, Supreme Court justices, congressmen and women, cabinet officers, governors, and one newspaper columnist (Drew Pearson) during the 20th century. Most of the photographs were taken between the 1930s and 1970s; these include portraits of Adlai Stevenson and Richard Nixon by Arnold Newman and a photograph of Henry Wallace by Philippe Halsman.

310 photographic prints (3 boxes, 1 folder) ; various sizes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8103243

University of Washington. Libraries

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