Remembering WWII soldier-artists from Iron Range
The society is weighing a traveling display of wartime drawings, posters and murals that highlight Northland artists who served in World War II.
- The St. Louis County Historical Society is considering a new exhibit featuring regional soldier-artists, according to executive director Wayne Gannaway. The project aims to present the creative lives of service members beyond standard war depictions.
- Gannaway's interest grew from researching artists like Duane Bryers and Munroe Milavetz, both from Virginia, who served stateside during World War II. These men maintained successful civilian careers in art and design after their service.
- Bryers gained fame for his pinup art, while Milavetz created cartoons during his military service. Pieces by veterans like Syd Fossum illustrate how soldiers used their talents to boost morale.
- Currently, the SLCHS Veterans Memorial Hall is closed for Depot renovations, prompting staff to move exhibits out of storage. The society is now seeking community locations to display these historical collections across the county.
- The society plans to share more stories of soldiers who used art to document their humanity. "These cartoonists show more of the humanity, both in their artwork in the scenes that they're telling," Gannaway said.
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Remembering World War II soldier-artists from the Iron Range
DULUTH — As Memorial Day approaches, Wayne Gannaway wants people to know that the lives of service members are about more than what you see in war movies. "That's not true, or at least, it's only part of the story," said the St. Louis County Historical Society executive director. "These cartoonists show more of the humanity, both in their artwork (and) in the scenes that they're telling." Gannaway was describing Northland soldier-artists includi…
Remembering WWII soldier-artists from Iron Range
DULUTH — As Memorial Day approaches, Wayne Gannaway wants people to know that the lives of service members are about more than what you see in war movies. "That's not true, or at least it's only part of the story," said the St. Louis County Historical Society executive director. "These cartoonists show more of the humanity, both in their artwork (and) in the scenes that they're telling." Gannaway was describing Northland soldier-artists includin…
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