Description: 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.James Pfaff is depicted in this black-and-white photograph, wearing glasses and a striped shirt. His right hand is bandaged, suggesting an injury, and he gazes upward with a thoughtful expression. At the bottom, a caption provides context: the photo was taken in Cleveland on August 16, 1950, as Pfaff, a Chicago insurance executive, is noted for his bravery in rescuing a young boy from a fire.James Pfaff is known for his heroic actions on that day in Cleveland, Ohio. While driving with his wife, Susan, he encountered a panic-stricken couple who were deaf-mutes, signaling for help outside their burning house. Without knowing if anyone was inside, Pfaff twice entered the home, ultimately rescuing their 3-year-old son, Scott Biven. Pfaff’s courageous efforts were recognized, as he even suffered burns during the rescue attempts.Text present on photo:Front of photo: "CLEVELAND Aug. 16—CAME TO AID OF DEAF-MUTES—James Pfaff, Chicago insurance executive, twice went into a burning home in suburban Olmsted Falls today to rescue Scott Biven, 3, son of a deaf-mute couple. The boy's hysterical mother managed to get across the idea that Scott was still inside. Pfaff, 31, has his hand bandaged for burns. (See wire story) (AP WIREPHOTO) (rls 122230 pd) 1959"- - - 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.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-28T16:11:51.000Z
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
Type: Photograph
Subject: rescue, fire, heroism, burning house, newspaper
Theme: history, disasters, social history, people
Featured Person/Artist: James Pfaff, Scott Biven
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1950
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 8x10 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
