... and there is another way to answer the OP's question.
It may be hard to track down the provenance and history of a specific photo. However, there are tons (zillions? oodles? lots?) of photo's that are available with no strings attached. Instead of trying to clear a specific photo it may be easier to find a 'free' photo that meets your needs.
Search for creative commons licensed photos. Flicker has a special creative commons section. The terms may vary, but in many cases you can use them with no restrictions as long as you offer attribution to the creator.
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