Ted Polumbaum

Ted Polumbaum (1924–2001) was an acclaimed American photojournalist and author whose career spanned mid-20th-century political movements, civil rights activism, and iconic cultural portraits.

His published photographic collections and historical retrospectives document pivotal moments in American journalism and social history.

Polumbaum’s fearless eye, humanistic empathy, and dedication to visual truth preserved vital historical records. His photographic legacy remains deeply respected.