| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.2.9 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Indonesia |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Anambas Islands (Indonesia). Neil Davis and Tran Ngoc Chau (now living in California and is a computer operator), famous dissident who opposed President Thieu in South Vietnam - was jailed. Released by communists in 1975, but not long afterwards as jailed again - this time by communists! Released to house arrest later and escaped by boat with family."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).