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Robert Bloch

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A rare "straight" portrait of author and Gauer friend Robert Bloch, which was taken for a series Gauer called "how they looked then."

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959
Creator:
Gauer, Harold

Publication Information

Creator Gauer, Harold
Date Created circa 1950-1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harold Gauer papers, 1935-2008
Call Number HG_0144
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464479502121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012OY9
Legacy ID
WHi 64679

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Gauer and Bloch Posing with Woman

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Harold Gauer and Robert Bloch, both smoking, pose humorously with an unidentified woman who holds a notepad and pen.

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Bloch and Gauer with Balloons

Bloch and Gauer with Balloons

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Robert Bloch and Harold Gauer posing indoors, making goofy faces while they hold balloons with faces drawn on them.

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Gauer and Bloch Working Outdoors

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Harold Gauer and Robert Bloch sit on chairs outside in a backyard writing on sheets of paper. A liquor bottle sits on the table between them.

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Robert Bloch with Eyeglasses and Cigarette

Robert Bloch with Eyeglasses and Cigarette

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Robert Bloch, wearing a suit and tie, is posed with a cigarette in his right hand.

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