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Fred E. Mang Grizzly Bear Photo

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Fred E. Mang Grizzly Bear Photo
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16" by 20" Fred E. Mang Jr., 97, passed away on July 29, 2021, in Pueblo, Colo. Fred was born Feb. 20, 1924 in La Jara, Colo., attended Pueblo Public Schools and graduated high school. Fred entered the U.S. Navy serving in World War II as a Seaman 1st Class with the Naval Armed Guard until his discharge on April 27, 1946. He was initiated as a "shell back," having crossed the equator aboard the S.S. Fort Laramie and received several medals for his service. After the Navy, Fred returned to Pueblo where he married his sweetheart, Mildred Petrie. He found work as a route driver for Rainbow Bakery, manager of the camera department at Sears & Roebuck Co. and then landing his dream job as a photographer for the National Park Service. For many years his work involved photographing every piece of archeological artifact found at Mesa Verde National Park at the Wetherill Mesa site. Fred also travelled to other national parks and monuments, including a special caravan trip with First Lady, "Lady Bird" Johnson, and Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall, to the Big Bend National Park to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service. Another prized moment was the opportunity to photograph the artist, Georgia O'Keefe, at her home, "The Ghost Ranch." in New Mexico not long before her death. Fred was an admirer of Ansel Adams and studied his techniques and used them in his own work. He was also a friend and colleague of Laura Gilpin, a famous southwestern photographer. Many of Fred's photos have been on display at universities and museums throughout the West.