David J. Forbert papers, 1935-2020
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Forbert, David J., 1925-
- Title
- David J. Forbert papers
- Dates
- 1935-2020 (inclusive)1935-20201935-2020
- Quantity
- 1.38 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12775
- Summary
- David J. Forbert was a photographer. Collection contains biographical information, correspondence, articles, photographs, and Readers Digest International covers regarding Forbert’s career for Reader’s Digest and as a freelance photographer.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
David J. Forbert was a photographer. He was born July 12, 1925 and his interest in photography started when he won first place in a school photo contest. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 as a photographers mate in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, Forbert studied photography in Kansas City, Missouri and New York City before working at Readers Digest. He shot over 1000 cover photos for the foreign editions of Readers Digest. He also worked as a freelance photographer and was co-owner of a New York city stock photo agency.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical information, correspondence, articles, photographs, and Readers Digest International covers regarding Forbert’s career for Reader’s Digest and as a freelance photographer.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from David J. Forbert in 2020.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in September 2021.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by David J. Forbert at the date of processing.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: First Place in Children's photo contest (first published photo)Dates: 1935-1943Container: Box 1
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Description: US Navy photographer in South PacificDates: 1943-1945Container: Box 1
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Description: Photo schoolsDates: 1945-1950Container: Box 1
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Description: Readers Digest International (correspondence, photographs, Reader's Digest covers)Dates: 1950-1965Container: Box 1
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Description: Freelance global photographerDates: 1950-1983Container: Box 1-2
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Description: Stock photo agency in New York - Shostal Associates, Inc. (photographs)Dates: 1950-1980Container: Box 1
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Description: Articles about ForbertDates: 1950-2020Container: Box 1
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Description: Slide shows, Barge tripDates: 1993-2013Container: Box 1
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Description: Kodak/Readers Digest color photo exhibitDates: 1950-1960Container: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Photographers -- United States.
- Photojournalism -- United States.
- Tourism.
- Travel.
