The Official Site of
Emil Edgren
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Emil Edgren’s artistic career began long ago,
and officially started when he received a large
scholarship from the California School of Fine
Arts, which stimulated his career.
He was a photojournalist documenting the events
of World War II, and was a member of the US Army
Pictorial Service for 4 1/2 years.
He was a contracted photojournalist for
International News Photos, the Associated Press,
and the United Press International.
The San Francisco Call Bulletin, San Francisco
Examiner, and the San Jose Mercury News were
some of the news organizations that contracted
him for his photojournalism services.
His Work
Celebrating after the liberation of Paris.
Emil in his Official Photographer Uniform.
This site was designed and is maintained by Renee Edgren
For inquiries please email reneemedgren@gmail.com
All photographs on this web site © Emil Edgren
St. Paul covered with soot from the fires following the blitz bombing.
C47 carrying Glider with 82nd airborne troops on board on their way to help at the Battle of the Bulge.
Emil and Lucille on their 70th wedding anniversary.