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Lauris Norstad Holding His Trout Catch

2008-1449-05
Accession Number
2008-1449-05
3x4
Black & White
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NAID 350476118
Related Collection
Thayer, Charles W. Papers
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Fishes
Fishing
Generals
Castles
HST Keywords
Germany; Lee, General
People Pictured
Norstad, Lauris, 1907-1988
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Description
Exterior view of one time NATO commander General Lauris Norstad (second from left) standing on a bridge over a Bavarian trout fishing stream. The Pertenstein Castle, located near Traunreut in the Bavarian Chiemgau, can be seen behind him. Charles Thayer wrote an article entitled "The Feudal Trout of Bavaria" for Sports Illustrated magazine, the April 28, 1958 issue, concerning trout fishing in Bavaria. Typed on the back side of this photograph: "Norstad displaying a few of the fish he caught. Behind, Pertenstein Castle." Also handwritten on back: "Beside him Gen. Lee." Has original 35mm negative.
Date(s)
ca.
1958