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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 7x10" 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.
This is a portrait of Arthur "Bugs" Baer, a notable American columnist popular in the mid-20th century. The image captures Baer in sharp focus, highlighting his intense expression and distinctive features, likely taken for publication around 1956 based on accompanying textual evidence.
Arthur "Bugs" Baer was a well-known humorist and columnist whose witty commentaries often resonated with the public. He wrote for various prominent newspapers and was particularly famous for his humorous takes on societal issues, as reflected in his widely-quoted remarks on topics like alimony.
Text present on photo:
Arthur "Bugs" Baer (on back)
"Alimony is paying rent on a house from which you have been evicted. It is buying oats for a dead horse." ARTHUR (BUGS) BAER, columnist. (on back)
TRIBUNE 4th Edition APR 1 AM (on back)
THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR JOURNAL PAGE ROTOGRAVURE COPY ISSUE May 10 (on back)
Engraving date: 1956 APR 1 AM 10:51 (on back)
TRIBUNE CUT ORDER Subject: Bugs Baer (They Say) Size: Col For: Blue edition on Tues Ordered by: Beth Date: Sep 1956 (on back)
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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.
