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Christina Broom
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Olive Edis
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Christina Broom begins to photograph
Broom taught herself how to take pictures with a box camera that she borrowed. One of her first subjects was horse jockey Danny Maher on his horse Rock Sand before they won the Epsom Derby. "Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Broom gets official assignments
Broom got an assignment with the Scots Guards. After that she was appointed as the official photographer to the Brigade of Guards and Household Cavalry.
"Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
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Margaret Bourke-White
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Olive Edis Begins Photographing
Edis started her photography career by opening a studio with her sister in Norfolk. She then continued to take portraits especially of royalty like Prince Albert and the Duke of Edinburgh. Gye, Hugo. "Female Factory Workers and the Rubble of the Western Front: Amazing Pictures Taken by Britain's First Woman War Photographer Revealed in Online Archive." Mail Online. August 11, 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
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Toni Frissell
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Women's Sunday
Broom attended and photographed the political demonstration organized by Women’ Social and Political Union in Hyde Park, London to support the Votes for Women movement. She was not there as supporter, she saw that day as an opportunity as a photographer.
"Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Royal Photographic Society
1913- Edis joined the Royal Photographic Society where she was named an official war artist. She was also recognized by the Imperial War Museum who asked her to photograph women and their roles in the war. Gye, Hugo. "Female Factory Workers and the Rubble of the Western Front: Amazing Pictures Taken by Britain's First Woman War Photographer Revealed in Online Archive." Mail Online. August 11, 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Troop photos
Broom was allowed to photograph the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards at the Wimbledon Common training camp. She also took candid photos of the regiments leaving London for France in August that year.
"Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Wellington Barracks
Broom took photographs of soldiers inside the 2nd Grenadier Guards base at Wellington Barracks. One of the groups of soldiers were called the Bermondsey B’hoys. "Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Royal Tea Party
Broom was contacted to take pictures of the tea party held by King George V and Queen Mary for wounded soldiers and sailors at the Royal Mews. "Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
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Dicky Chapelle
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Armistice Day
Broom took pictures of the crowds in front of Buckingham Palace on Armistice Day. "Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom." Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom. 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Edis' World War I Photography
She took pictures of the aftermath and women’s contributions to the war. One of those famous pictures is Ypres Cloth Hall in Belgium at the end of WWI. Gye, Hugo. "Female Factory Workers and the Rubble of the Western Front: Amazing Pictures Taken by Britain's First Woman War Photographer Revealed in Online Archive." Mail Online. August 11, 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Edis' Color Photography
Took first colored photographs of Canada. Then continued her studio work. Gye, Hugo. "Female Factory Workers and the Rubble of the Western Front: Amazing Pictures Taken by Britain's First Woman War Photographer Revealed in Online Archive." Mail Online. August 11, 2015. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Bourke-White at Fortune Magazine
Bourke-White became the first female staff photographer for Fortune Magazine, this is where her interest in machinery and mechanics sparked and she traveled to Russia as the only Western photographer allowed to roam freely in the USSR. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Frissell in 1931
Frissell started her fashion photography in 1931 with her socialite connections to Conde Montrose Nast. Frissell worked for Vogue from 1931-1942 and covered fashion as well as general assignment. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Bourke-White in 1936
She published “Tobacco Road” a photo-essay on the social conditions of the South, and joined the Life magazine staff. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Have You Seen Their Faces
Bourke-White published a following book “You Have Seen Their Faces” on civil conditions in the South. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Bourke-White In WW2
1939-1945-Bourke-White served as a war correspondent for both Life Magazine and the U.S. Air Force. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Chapelle begins war coverage
1942 She spent time with the Marines who were on training courses in Panama, but first assignment was with the Marines during the battle of Iwo Jima. After WWII she covered all major wars and rebellions. "Dickey Chapelle." Spartacus Educational. 2012. Accessed November 12, 2015. http://spartacus-educational.com/JFKchapelle.htm. -
Frissell works with Red Cross
From 1941-1943 she became the official photographer for the Red Cross Frissell said, “I became so frustrated with fashion that I wanted to prove to myself that I could do a real reporting job.” "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Frissell in WWII
Frissell toured Europe as a photographer for the American Fifteen Air Force Squadron, and the official photographer for the Women’s Army Corps. She also shot for the Office of War Information. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
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Bourke-White at camp liberations
She was present with of General George Patton during the liberation of the concentration camps and published the book “They Called It: Purple Heart Valley.” Her photos showed the horrors that occurred during World War II. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Bourke-White visits Korea
She visited Korea and focused on the social traumas and aftermath of the war. "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Frisell-Society Photos
She used her socialite status to focus more on people in fashionable society like portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Winston Churchill and her famous shots of the John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Acheivments in 1953
In 1953 Frissell won the Distinctive Merit award for her fashion photograph entitled “The Floating Boat.” The same year, she also started working at Sports Illustrated. She was the only woman photographing the “Man in Sport” exhibition. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
"Portrait of Myself"
1955-1963-Bourke-White began a photo autobiography after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, “Portrait of Myself.” "Margaret Bourke-White Biography." - Life, Family, Name, Story, School, Mother, Book, Information, Born, Marriage, Time. 2011. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
Chapelle jailed in Eastern Europe
Hungarian Uprising in 1956 where she was captured and jailed for seven weeks. "Dickey Chapelle." Spartacus Educational. 2012. Accessed November 12, 2015. http://spartacus-educational.com/JFKchapelle.htm. -
George Polk Award
Dickey Chapelle wins in 1961. "Dickey Chapelle." Spartacus Educational. 2012. Accessed November 12, 2015. http://spartacus-educational.com/JFKchapelle.htm. -
NPPA Photograph of the Year
Chapelle wins for her award for her photograph of a combat-ready Marine in Vietnam. "Dickey Chapelle." Spartacus Educational. 2012. Accessed November 12, 2015. http://spartacus-educational.com/JFKchapelle.htm. -
Chapelle killed in Vietnam
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Leroy arrives in Vietnam
Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168. -
Gnat of Hill 881
Time writes a piece of this name about Leroy and her work. Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168. -
George Polk Award- Leroy Wins
Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168. -
Leroy parachutes
Leroy became a licensed parachutist and joined 173rd Airborne Division and jumped along into a combat operation. Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168. -
Leroy captured
Captured by the North Vietnamese army during the Tet offensive. Upon release, publishes piece in Time called "The Enemy Lets Me Take His Picture." Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168. -
Frisell- Library of Congress
In 1970 she gave her collection of prints and negatives to the Library of Congress. More than 340,000 items were donated. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer." The New York Times. April 19, 1988. Accessed November 12, 2015. -
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Addario in Afghanistan
Photographs Afghanistan under Taliban rule. "Twice Kidnapped, Photographer Returns To War Zone: 'It's What I Do'" NPR. February 11, 2015. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
Fazzina in 2008
2008: First shoots war in Afghanistan, then Pakistan. Fazzina is a finalist in the CARE Award for Humanitarian Reportage and the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography for her work. Khaleeli, Homa. "Caught in Conflict: Women in Pakistan." The Guardian. November 14, 2014. Accessed November 8, 2015. Foreman, Jonathan. "Alixandra Fazzina: Witness to the Devastation." The Telegraph. September 13, 2010. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
Car accident
Addario was involved in a car accident in Pakistan and suffered a broken collarbone. The driver was killed. "Twice Kidnapped, Photographer Returns To War Zone: 'It's What I Do'" NPR. February 11, 2015. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
NANSEN Refugee Award
Fazzina wins Nansen Refugee Award from the United Nations. The award comes with a $100,000 prize donated by Sweden and Norway which Fazzina gave to the cause of her choice. Khaleeli, Homa. "Caught in Conflict: Women in Pakistan." The Guardian. November 14, 2014. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
"A Million Shillings"
Fazzina publishes her book “A Million Shillings: Escape from Somalia.” This collection of her photographs and stories illustrates the plight of Somali refugees attempting to flee natural disaster and war. Sponsored by the International Organisation for Migration, the book was a critical hit. Foreman, Jonathan. "Alixandra Fazzina: Witness to the Devastation." The Telegraph. September 13, 2010. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
Kidnapping
Addario is kidnapped in Libya and is missing from March 16-21 along with journalists Anthony Shadid, Stephen Farrell and Tyler Hicks. The Libyan army releases the journalists on March 21, and "Twice Kidnapped, Photographer Returns To War Zone: 'It's What I Do'" NPR. February 11, 2015. Accessed November 8, 2015. "Twice Kidnapped, Photographer Returns To War Zone: 'It's What I Do'" NPR. February 11, 2015. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
Addario's Memoir
Publishes “It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War,” a memoir that discusses her experiences, life and photography. "Twice Kidnapped, Photographer Returns To War Zone: 'It's What I Do'" NPR. February 11, 2015. Accessed November 8, 2015. -
Leroy Wins Missouri Honor Medal
Winslow, Donald R. "Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60." Vietnam War Photojournalist Catherine Leroy, 60. June 11, 2006. Accessed November 12, 2015. https://nppa.org/news/2168.
