The Case:
Does our contributor have a camera owned by the first woman to serve as a White House photographer?
The timeworn, mid-century box camera looks unassuming until you see the note inside: “Marion Carpenter White House Photographer.”
A quick search tells our contributor that Marion Carpenter was the first female wire service photographer assigned to the White House. She covered the Truman administration.
Did this camera belong to Marion Carpenter? Did she use it to photograph President Truman?
History Detectives visits the White House Pressroom and the Washington Post to find answers.
Marion Carpenter Photos
View more photos taken by Marion Carpenter.
Related Content
Technique:
Technique:
Video:
Feature:
Related Links
Explore
-
Also with Wes Cowan
Little Bighorn Bayonet
Could this bayonet have been used at one of the largest massacres of U.S. soldiers by American Indians?
-
Also with Wes Cowan
Jefferson Pledge
Did the transformation of the nation's public education system begin with this $200 pledge?
-
Also in Depression and WWII: 1929-1945
Stalag 17 Portrait
What happened to the artist of this portrait made in a German POW camp?
-
Also with Wes Cowan
General Lee's Farewell Address
Could this be a signed copy of one of the most famous documents in the history of the Civil War?
-
Also in Depression and WWII: 1929-1945
Drone Propellor
Could this propellor have powered a top secret weapon that transformed modern warfare?
-
Also in Depression and WWII: 1929-1945
Special Agent Five
How did this tale of robbery and murder help FBI director J. Edgar Hoover consolidate his power?
Comments
This is a place for opinions, comments, questions and discussion; a place where viewers of History Detectives can express their points of view and connect with others who value history. We ask that posters be polite and respectful of all opinions. History Detectives reserves the right to delete comments that don’t conform to this conduct. We will not respond to every post, but will do our best to answer specific questions, or address an error.