Historical Political Figures

Vintage images of politicians addressing crowds and at events. Monochrome tones, formal attire, and serious expressions reflect a mid-20th century political atmosphere.

American author John Steinbeck. Berlin, Germany, December 11, 1963.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Aschwin at Schiphol. July 4, 1961. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

New Post for Former U.S. Ambassador to London:Mr. Lewis Douglas, Chairman of the National Policy Board.American Assembly, sponsored by Columbia University (under General Eisenhower's presidency), the American Assembly is a novel political institution. It holds continuing conferences of representatives of business, labour, the professions, political parties and the government for the purpose of discussing problems confronting America so that its citizens can seek a solution. April 12, 1951. (Photo by Tom Blau, Camera Press).

ALEC GUINNESS.

The scenes, the smells, the sounds, the very silences of Frederick Henry Bay always haunted Bridges' life, colored his work. To him its were populated by the ghosts of its past. April 09, 1952.

CLAUDE AUTANT-LARA.

12/31/1923. André Bretón, author of the "First Manifesto of Surrealism".

Anefo photo collection. World government formed by Reichsgraf von Thun and Holenstein in The Hague. January 15, 1968. The Hague, South Holland

ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Anefo photo collection. Election campaign of binding right with double decker through the Netherlands. Candidate from binding to the right at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. April 19, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

American actor and director Mel Brooks leaning on a table. 1978.

09/29/1976. An image of Don Manuel Fraga Iribarne.

Benito Mussolini (1883 ñ 28 April 1945) Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party as Prime Minister 1922

JOSE ORTEGA Y GASSET - 1883/1955.

Abe Fortas, President Lyndon Johnson's nominee to the Supreme Court at the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1965. He was confirmed but failed conformation as LBJ's 1968 nominee for Chief Justice and was forced to resign in 1969 for accepted fees while serving on the high court.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival at Schiphol from the Czech-British director Karel Reisz with his wife The American actress Betsy Blair. Arrival and departure, cinerasts. October 19, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Italian artist Pietro Annigoni putting finishing touches to his portrait of the Queen at a studio in Chelsea recently. March 16, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Italian Minister of Defense Antonioni at Schiphol (head). February 20, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

John Gielgud, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Eagle in a Cage", National General Pictures, 1972

Photograph of Linus Pauling (1901-1994) an American chemist, biochemist, peace activist, author, Nobel Prize-Winner for Chemistry and Peace, and educator. Dated 20th century

ROBERT ROSSEN.

12/31/1963. At his house in Madrid.

Wallace Morgan

London, England: December 3, 1951 Surrealiist artist Salvador Dali holds a minature sketch of a painting, "The Assumption of the Virgin" at a showing of his work at the Broton Street Lefevre Gallery. He will begin working on the full size painting soon.

Anefo photo collection. CAO for contract players in paid football signed. State Secretary Wallis de Vries (CRM). 11 July 1979. Rijswijk, South Holland

Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel delivering a toast at State Dinner held in his honor, Washington, D.C., USA, Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs, January 27, 1976

Battling On For ***** Century -- Jack Hobbs, one of the world's greatest cricketers, with Denis Compton, as they prepared in London for the Hobbs' 70th birthday radio programmes to be broadcast on December 12 and 18.Hobbs, christened John Berry but known universally as Jack, celebrates his birthday on December 16.He retired in 1935 after thirty years with Surrey, but is still seen on many of the country's cricket grounds.He made 197 centuries in first-class cricket. December 6, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Mayor Edward Koch van York visits Amsterdam mayor Edward Koch, Close. July 19, 1988. Amsterdam, York

FRANK SINATRA.

Professor George Constantinesco. March 28, 1947.

Dr. H.C. Coombs. June 01, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Congress Moluccans in Capelle aan den IJssel; Ir. Manusama speaks congress, head. January 24, 1976. Capelle aan den IJssel

Sherwood Anderson. Alfred Stieglitz; American, 1864-1946. Date: 1923. Dimensions: 19.4 x 24.3 cm (image/paper/first mount); 56.6 x 46.5 cm (second mount). Gelatin silver print. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Alexander Archdale who has done some fine work on stage and radio since he arrived here about a year ago, has written next Monday night's play for the 2UE Rola Show series.It's the first of these series Archdale has written, and he's starring in it, too.Title is, I Came To Die. January 30, 1953. (Photo by George Glover, Photo-Recording Studios).

George Kennedy, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Zig Zag" aka "False Witness", MGM, 1970

Anefo photo collection. End Visit Chancellor Dr. Ludwig Erhard and gave press conference in the Hague Nieuwspoort, prof. Dr. Erhard with cigar. March 3, 1964

12/31/1969. Pedro Chicote.

12/31/1959. Bust of Don Torcuato Luca de Tena.

Salvador Dali (May 11, 1904 - January 23, 1989), Spanish Surrealist artist.

Original Film Title: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. English Title: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Film Director: FRANK OZ. Year: 1988. Stars: MICHAEL CAINE.

Anefo photo collection. Pianist Horowitz arrives Schiphol concert Amsterdam (left director Sanders Concertgebouw). 19 1987. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Jean Gabrial Domergue - French Painter. April 14, 1955. (Photo by Australia International Press Agency).

Governor Ernest Gruening' of Alaska. June 5, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

Nikolai Semyonovich Kurnakov (1860-1941) by Anonymous /Russian Academy of Sciences/Photograph/Russia/Portrait

JUAN ZARAGÜETA BENGOECHEA (1883-1974) FILOSOFO PSICOLOGO Y PEDAGOGO ESPAÑOL. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER in YES, GIORGIO (1982), directed by FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER.

Anefo photo collection. Observer at Sparta - Servette, the Swiss Eric Hyltrup upon arrival at Schiphol. November 16, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. British Press Week, O.A. Command British Embassy, in Amsterdam Hugh Cud (provided. International Publishin Corporation, London) during opening. March 20, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sir George Broadbridge former lord mayor of London, smiles from his staff coach during the London lord *****. This year a semi-military procession. November 01, 1936. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press Agency).

American Producer To Back And Distribute British-Made Films.Anatole de Grunwald at his desk in his office near London's Piccadilly.Anatole de Grunwald, the producer of "Way to the Stars". "Now Barabbas" and the "Winslow Boy", has announced that the United Artists ***** on a world wide basis the films made in Britain by his independent company, World Screenplays Limited.This news comes after the announcement by J. Arthur Rank. the British film 'king' that the production of Britain films may have to cease after June, 1950. November 9, 1949.

Photograph of Anwar Sadat (1918-1981) third President of Egypt until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers. Sadat sought diplomatic settlement of Arab-Israeli conflict. He was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. Dated 20th century

LINDSAY ANDERSON in O LUCKY MAN! (1973), directed by LINDSAY ANDERSON.

WALT DISNEY DIRECTOR Y DIBUJANTE NORTEAMERICANO. 1901-1966 REPRODUCCION FOTO.

Actor George "Slim" Summerville, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait, 1941

Sherwood Anderson. Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864 - 1946)

March 1970. Ernest Medina.

Anefo photo collection. Say goodbye to P. M. H. from the top as chairman NCW; ir. J. de Wit (head). January 16, 1975

Norman Chinner, South Australian conductor, will direct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Hurlstone Choral Society in the ABC's performance of "Messiah" at the Sydney Town H 11 on Wednesday night. Mr Chinner is conductor of the ABC Adelaide Wireless Chorus and the Adelaide Philharmonic Society. December 19, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Commissioner Toorenoor, head. February 10, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Sean Connery Schiphol. November 23, 1983. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Ex-student leader Ton Regtien, head. 2, 1988

James Duhig. May 21, 1952. (Photo by David R. Jones).

Anefo photo collection. General Assembly VPRO at Expohal Hilversum. Laurens ten Cate. June 22, 1968. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Cardinal Alfrink at Schiphol after participating in the European Bishops' Conference in Chur in Switzerland. Cardinal Alfrink during the press conference. July 11, 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

GENE HACKMAN in COMPANY BUSINESS (1991), directed by NICHOLAS MEYER.

Anefo photo collection. TV court the case Dirk de Vogel. President Court Professor Mr. C. Bronkhorst. October 23, 1967

REX HARRISON in MY FAIR LADY (1964), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

The Minister of Foreing Affairs of the Italian Republic Antonio Segni straightening his tie. Segni will be soon the new President of the Italian Republic. Rome, 1962

Fritz Lang (1890-1976) in Beverly Hills, 1965. Lang was a Austrian filmmaker, screenwriter, and occasional film producer and actor. One of the best known ©migr©s from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the Master of Darkness by the British Film Institute. His most famous films include the groundbreaking Metropolis (the world's most expensive silent film at the time of its release), and M, made before he moved to the United States, which is considered the precursor to the film noir genre.

16th Annual Academy Awards / 1944. Michel Curtiz, best director for "Casablanca". MICHAEL CURTIZ.

Portrait of Sir Mortimer Wheeler (1890 - 1976), archaeologist and broadcaster, seated at his desk in the British Academy. Through the medium of television, Wheeler succeeded in bringing the meaning of archaeology and a knowledge of the antique to a very wide public and in so doing became one of TV's brightest stars. He was a brigadier in the Salerno landings in 1943 and won the M.C. in 1917 as a battery commander, and was President of the Society of Antiquaries and Secretary of the British Aca

Sherman Adams -- Personal Assistant to President Eisenhower. July 13, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Judge Berne. November 24, 1950.

Roberto Villa and Giaguaro D'Oro, 1961.

Anefo photo collection. Press conference Dutch Heart Foundation; Chairman JHR. P. R. Feith with Plate of Sonneveld. March 28, 1974

Ernest Hemingway

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