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Tom Howard
AuthorBooks · Second hand1894-1961
Thomas James Howard Jr. was an American photographer who worked at the Washington bureau of P. & A. Photographs during the 1920s. His photograph of the execution of Ruth Snyder in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison, on January 12, 1928, has been called "the most famous tabloid photo of the decade".
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About Tom Howard
Birth
1894
Death
1961
Thomas James Howard Jr. was an American photographer who worked at the Washington bureau of P. & A. Photographs during the 1920s. His photograph of the execution of Ruth Snyder in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison, on January 12, 1928, has been called "the most famous tabloid photo of the decade".
Tom Howard was born in Chicago in 1894 and built a distinguished career as a photojournalist.
His most iconic work is the striking photograph of the execution of Ruth Snyder.
Throughout his career, he published a total of 46 works covering a wide range of topics.
His interest in literature is reflected in his works dedicated to the figure of Thomas Hardy.
Beyond his journalistic side, Howard explored diverse subjects such as travel and cats.
