Alexander Alland; Arthur Leipzig; Dale Rooks
Trio of Photos Showing the Important African-American Writer and Journalist Roi Ottley, 1940s
Silver prints (3)
Each 8 x 10 inches
With photographers' credit stamps and affixed captions verso.
With photographers' credit stamps and affixed captions verso.
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Trio of photographs showing the important journalist and writer Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley. Each image was created by a noted NYC photographer - Alexander Alland, Arthur Leipzig, and Dale Rooks...
Trio of photographs showing the important journalist and writer Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley. Each image was created by a noted NYC photographer - Alexander Alland, Arthur Leipzig, and Dale Rooks - for the influential daily publication PM.
Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley was one of the best-known African American correspondents in the United States during the mid-20th century. He started his career working for the Amsterdam News in 1931, where he was a correspondent for six years. He also worked for the New York City Writers’ Project, the CIO War Relief Committee, the Chicago Tribune, and broadcast reports for both CBS and the BBC.
Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley was one of the best-known African American correspondents in the United States during the mid-20th century. He started his career working for the Amsterdam News in 1931, where he was a correspondent for six years. He also worked for the New York City Writers’ Project, the CIO War Relief Committee, the Chicago Tribune, and broadcast reports for both CBS and the BBC.