Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. Type & Size: A 4.5x3.25" original photograph. Condition: Good vintage condition. Front may have wrinkles or small tears from age. Please see photos for details. Some photos were removed from a glued in album, and as such may have remnants on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept to protect the integrity of the images. The Battle of Iwo Jima took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945, and was one of the most critical and intense battles of World War II in the Pacific Theater. The U.S. Marines aimed to capture Iwo Jima to secure airfields for attacks on the Japanese mainland and for emergency landings for damaged bombers. The island's strategic importance made the battle exceptionally fierce and grueling, characterized by heavy casualties on both sides. - - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T14:17:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: No
Size: 4.5x3.25 inches
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: battle, U.S. Marines, World War II, Pacific Theater, naval warfar
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1945
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militara, nautical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
