Wally McNamee

Wallace William McNamee

American, 1932 - 2017

Explore selected works

This is a photograph of an ambulance at an air force base being attended to by several individuals. The image shows a vintage ambulance, identified by markings as belonging to the U.S. Navy, parked on a tarmac under an aircraft. The front of the vehicle features iconic mid-20th century design elements, such as a single large headlight and a visible siren on the roof. The side of the ambulance showcases black horizontal stripes and stenciling with identification numbers. Various people are gathered around the vehicle, some with hands on the door as if preparing to enter or recently exited the vehicle. The setting appears to be a significant occasion, given the serious demeanor captured within the scene. The lighting suggests the image was taken in a hangar or similar sheltered area.
Wally McNamee, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Rides with Slain Husband's Body”, November 22, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.497

Title from caption on object: “Rides with Slain Husband's Body”

Wally McNamee, Associated Press · November 22, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.497

This is a black and white photo showing a group of people walking in a procession. The individuals in the foreground are seen from head to just below the knee. A man in a dark suit with a tie is standing next to a woman wearing a light-colored coat with large buttons. More people in formal attire are visible behind them. One woman wears pearl earrings and a man has slicked-back hair and glasses. An officer in uniform with a peaked cap is at the forefront, assisting with something off the frame, possibly involving a partially visible vehicle on the left. The background is crowded with people.
Wally McNamee, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Mrs. Kennedy Returns to Capital”, November 22, 1963, gelatin silver print, tape, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.495

Title from caption on object: “Mrs. Kennedy Returns to Capital”

Wally McNamee, Associated Press · November 22, 1963 · gelatin silver print, tape ·  Accession ID  2018.177.495