The School of Journalism at Columbia University has awarded the Pulitzer Prize since 1917. Nowadays there are prizes in 21 categories from the fields of journalism, literature and music. The Pulitzer Prize Archive presentsthe history of this award from its beginnings to the present: In parts A toE the awarding oftheprize in each category is documented, commented and arranged chronologically. Part F covers the history of the prize biographically and bibliographically. Part G provides the background to thedecisions.

• Preface 6
• Contents 8
• Introduction. History and Development of the Pulitzer Prize for Photography 26
• Remarks about the Documentation Criteria 81
• Presentation Practices of Award-Winning Photos 81
• 1942 General Award. About the Demonstrators of a Major Detroit Motor Plant in 1941 82
• 1943 General Award. About an Extremely Thirsty Indian Sailor Close to Dehydration in 1942 84
• 1944 General Award (I). About a Totally Destroyed Island in the Pacific War Theatre in 1943 86
• 1944 General Award (II). About a Soldier’s Return and the Welcome by His Family in 1943 88
• 1945 General Award. About the Erection of a War Historical American Monument in 1945 90
• 1946 General Award. About the Decision to Withhold the Prize for Photos from 1945 92
• 1947 General Award. About the Flames Destroying a Complete Building and Killing People in 1946 94
• 1948 General Award. About Boston Patrolmen and an Unexpected Shooting in 1947 96
• 1949 General Award. About a Hero of Baseball and His Moving Retirement Ceremony in 1948 98
• 1950 General Award. About Dangerous Flying Manoeuvres at Oakland Airport in 1949 100