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Hitler in Memel

Memel (Klaipeda)


Date
1939, March 23
Location
Memel (Klaipeda)
Country
Lithuania
Material
Halftone print on glossy paper, crop marks in brown /red crayon
Size
13,4 (14,9) x 21,3 (22,8) cm
Artist
ACME Radio-Telephoto

Description

verso labeled in typeset: CL10718 "ACME Radio-Telephoto" Cleveland Bureau
Hitler in Memel
Memel, -- Adolf Hitler made a triumphant entry into his newly acquired territory of Memel and after a two hour stay departed for an unknown destination. This radio-telephoto shows Hitler standing in his car greeting the people of Memel.
PT. Clients
3-23-39

Your credit line must read (ACME Radio-Telephoto)

Stamped: Ref. Dept. 4-4 '39 N. E. A.
Handwritten: A34078