1960 Press Photo Joe Green, learning how to talk without vocal cords

The agonizing process of learning how to talk without vocal cords keeps Joe Green-a Cincinnati Inquirer reporter- practicing to produce sounds which can be understood by others. Green's larynx was removed because of cancer. After months of working at it, he says "I can talk quite a bit now."

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.