Historical Women Leaders

Portraits of women in leadership and public roles from the mid-20th century, showcasing classic fashion and formal settings.

Sir David & Lady Anderson - (Former Governor Of N.S.W.). August 06, 1936.

Mrs. Garnett Carroll. September 18, 1955.

Sigrid Sundgren (Madam Schneevoigt). March 1, 1940. (Photo by Col. Bays).

Anefo photo collection. Amalia Rodrigues Portuguese fado singer at Schiphol. October 8, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Mrs. J.G. Van Vollenhoven Stuyling's long, mother of Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. 1966

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag, Opening of the States General. Queen Juliana while reading the throne speech. September 18, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Woman Golfer - Jean Donald, Stock. April 19, 1955. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Portrait of Maria (Nys) Huxley

January 1995. An image of scientist Bridget Ogilvie.

Bernard Shaw Is Lovely Said Lady Astor -- Lady Astor wearing the hat she wore to visit Mr. Bernard Shaw.Lady Astor, one of Britain's first woman members of parliament who is noted for her outspokeness, visited yesterday another person who is not afraid to say what he thinks, Mr. George Bernard Shaw, author, playwright and man of letters, who is recovering in Luton and Dunstable hospital from an operation to set a thigh bone when he fell in his garden. "He was delighted to see me "said Lady Astor "and his face looked lovely" she added "Mr. Shaw should be left in peace. September 26, 1950.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Wilson' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs. Eugene Goossens. April 07, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Retirement filé on Soestdijk Palace. Queen Juliana waves to the audience with a doll on her arm. June 5, 1974. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Dr. Martha Annette Hodge ca. between 1909 and 1919.

Anefo photo collection. This morning, State Secretary Smit-Kroes returned to Schiphol after aviation consultation in Antilles. January 12, 1981. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Constance B. Motley, seated portrait shortly after becoming Borough President of Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, April 30, 1965

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Annemarie Renger (SPD) d. 2008, DEU, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Wilhelmina Drucker Prize awarded in Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Mrs. C.H. Hanske Evenhuis-van Essen (chairman of the association of women's interests) with the price. January 24, 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Irene van Lippe Biesterfeld, author booklet "van Dam". December 1, 1986

Chapman, circa 1935, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

Portrait of Ulla-Britt Ekblom.

Mrs. Eisenhower. Mother of the Allies' Supreme Commander, 83-year-old Mrs. Ida Eisenhower, at her modest home in Abilene, Kansas, where she was recently reunited with her famous son. July 3, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Wirephoto).

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71, DEU, Germany, Europe

American Personalities; Mrs. Radford -- Wife of Admiral Arthur Radford, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. October 01, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet. 1973

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix lived in Utrecht Presentation IcoDo by operating Telex, text became visible, Queen Beatrix. April 29, 1981. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Actress Riek Schagen (65 years), head. November 13, 1978

Anefo photo collection. General Meeting of the International Union for Child Welfare in The Hague. Queen Juliana opens the meeting in the Ridderzaal. September 1, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. "In Holland there is a knight's goods", televigation game for the VPRO by Willy van Hemert. April 2, 1962

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. Ca. 1975.

ROSA PARKS in THE REBELLIOUS LIFE OF MRS. ROSA PARKS (2022), directed by YORUBA RICHEN and JOHANNA HAMILTON.

Lady Davidson (right), British Conservative MP, with her daughter, the Hon. Jean Davidson, on arrival by Qantas Constellation today. August 7, 1948.

"Axis Sally" -- Identified as Mildred Gillars, 37, a native of Portland, Me., By AMG officials, "Axis Sally," (above) expressed indifference when told by department of Justice officials that she would be charged ***** following her arrest in Berlin ***** for her broadcasts to American sold ***** the war. Photo ***** from Frankfurt, Germany, and received in New York on March 22. March 22, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto)

Anefo photo collection. Order De Gruyter. April 8, 1967

Princess Elizabeth, Future Queen of England Made Her First Broadcast When She Was Fourteen Years Old. Princess Elizabeth made her first world broadcast in October 1940, when she was fourteen. She spoke to the children of the world, so many of whom were far from their own homes at that time. November 01, 1945.

Santiago de Compostela. September 21, 1987. Emma González Bermello, former AP activist and current Galician Coalition deputy.

Germany, Berlin, 14 March 1991, Christa Wolf, at an event organised by the TAZ and die andere, investigative commission on the Stasi past, at the Wabe in Thaelmannpark, Europe

"Medea" Press Cocktail (Judith Anderson). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. 50th anniversary "Union Dutch Catholic women's movement" in Esplanad in Utrecht. Mrs. Van Wegen-Mulder /. May 28, 1963. Utrecht

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana, standing in Palace Soestdijk, 1958. 1958

Anefo photo collection. Speech by Queen Juliana for TV i.v.m. Twine change. April 29, 1980

Barbara Hutton Returns:Barbara Hutton, once "The Richest Girl In The World," returns to the unitedstates Sept. 19, aboard the Queen Elizabeth. The Woolworth Heiress revealed that she would undergo extensive medical checkups, and the length of her stay in New York would depend upon her health. September 19, 1949. (Photo by Acme).

Barbara Chisholm. October 09, 1955.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Beatrix. 1987

Talking is one of Jean Campbell's strong points and she has a sharp wit which many people, but not her landlady. January 27, 1954.

On 10 October 1971, the West German Women's Peace Movement (WFFB) celebrated its 20th anniversary in Dortmund. Prof. Dr. Klara Maria Fassbinder, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Actress Aaf Bouber during an interview with Omroepster Elles Berger for a television broadcast. December 8, 1965

The Duchess of Windsor. October 5, 1955.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana, standing in the back garden of Palace Soestdijk, 1967. 1967

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit Bonn (BRD), visit Bonn. September 15, 1976. Bonn

Mrs. Bruce C. Clarke. April 24, 1955.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1967

MOLINER, MARIA LEXICOGRAFA ESPAÑOLA. PANIZA 1900-1981.

The traditional Culture Days of the City of Dortmund - here on 14. 5. 1973 in Dortmund - were dominated this year by the USSR. Ekaterina Furzeva (USSR Ministry of Culture), Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. First communist mayor in the Netherlands. Mrs. H. Jagersma is the first communist mayor in the Netherlands installed in Beerta. April 1, 1982. Beerta, Groningen

Nilla pizzi. 1962.

Carrie Moore - Stage & Screen. November 15, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. H.M. The Queen and Prince Claus lived celebration 75th anniversary of Ver. to maintain Natuurmonumenten in Naarden. Queen Beatrix. September 20, 1980. Naarden, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana visited Tricht disaster area. Partly sacrificial besides queen) office chain) Mayor J.C. Sanders. June 26, 1967. Gelderland, Tricht

Anefo photo collection. Portrait Mrs. E. Engelsman-Scheen. Mrs. E. Engelsman-Scheen. June 29, 1970

A 21st. Birthday Portrait of H. R. H. Princess Elizabeth -- H. R. H. Princess Elizabeth photographed at her desk in Buckingham Palace. A photograph specially issued for the occasion of her 21st. Birthday.H. R. H. Princess Elizabeth celebrates her 21st Birthday on the 21st April , 1947, and on that day she will be staying at Government House, Caper Town, South Africa. March 24, 1947. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984) was the Prime Minister of the Republic of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, a total of fifteen years. She is India's only female prime minister to date. She is the world's all time longest serving female Prime Minister.

Lady Dale. Photograph by Michieli.

Mrs. Ethel Butler, mother of the murdered Girl. At the inquest, evidence was given that she and Shirley argued frequently.Mrs. Ethel Butler, mother of the Dead girl, at the Coroner's Court today. January 20, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Mrs Drs. Vos- van Gortel installed as mayor of Utrecht, Drs. Vos- van Gortel with office chain. April 2, 1981. Utrecht

Marie Skodowska-Curie (7 November 1867 ñ 4 July 1934) Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist. conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize,

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana opens tele-exhibition on Floriade. June 23, 1982

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, Traffic and Water Management; Mrs. Smit Kroes (VVD). February 20, 1975

Anefo photo collection. Actress Aaf Bouber during an interview with Omroepster Elles Berger for a television broadcast. December 8, 1965

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Annemarie Renger (SPD) d. 2008, DEU, Germany, Europe

Mrs. FotheringhameOne of first Aust. Women Journalists. January 8, 1955. (Photo by Bert Power/Fairfax Media).

Vintage Photograph. Portrait of a elderly woman wearing a pearl necklace with a big smile.

MERCE RODOREDA I GURGUI, ESCRITORA ESPAÑOLA EN LENGUA ACATALANA (1908/83), EXILIADA EN LA POSGUERRA.

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. L. Brekhof. January 9, 1974

Blumen fuer Stukenbrock die Totenehrung sowjetischen NS-Opfer am 6.9.1975 ist eine Veranstaltung zum Teichen der Versoehnung in Stukenbrock bei Bielefeld. Prof.Dr. Uta Ranke.Heinemann, Germany, Europe

GERALDINE CHAPLIN in NASHVILLE (1975), directed by ROBERT ALTMAN.

Pepa Vargas. Palma del Río, peña flamenca. Córdoba 1993.

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (nÈe Miller; 15 September 1890 ñ 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright.

Anefo photo collection. Retirement file for Queen Juliana at Soestdijk Palace. June 26, 1973

Beulah Louise Henry (September 28, 1887-February 1973), was an American inventor.

Huch, Ricarda (1864-1947, writer)

Maria Aurelia Capmany Farnés (1918-1991), novelista, dramaturga, ensayista y política catalana.

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Erika Runge Director Artist, DEU, Germany, Europe

Vintage Photograph. Portrait of a middle aged woman in glasses.

ROSA PARKS in THE REBELLIOUS LIFE OF MRS. ROSA PARKS (2022), directed by YORUBA RICHEN and JOHANNA HAMILTON.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana, in Soestdijk Palace, on the day that her grandsons Constantine and Bernhard Jr. are baptized, Saturday, February 21, 1970. February 21, 1970

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Mrs. De Greve in her garden in Paramaribo. October 1, 1955. Paramaribo, Suriname

Anefo photo collection. Portrait of the soprano Irmgard Seefried in Amsterdam for participating in Holland festival. June 21, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

07/05/1983. A portrait of Conchita Montes.

Former prime minister of india, indira gandhi, india, asia Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

Los Angeles, California: March 31, 1945 Art collector and author Gertrude Stein as she arrived in LA on her lecture tour of the United States.

Photograph of Marie Sklodowska-Curie (1867-1934) a Polish and naturalized-French physicist, Nobel Prize winner and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. Dated 1930

Lady Burnet Wife of sir Macfarlane Burnet, head of the Walter and Eliza Hall research institute in Melbourne.Lady Burnet Wife of sir Macfarlane Burnet. November 20, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag, Opening of the States General. Queen Juliana while reading the throne speech. September 18, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit English Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Premier Thatcher during a press conference. September 19, 1983

Anefo photo collection. Press conference i.v.m. Coming World Conference of the United Nations; v.l.n.r. Mw. Lucille Mair ,. April 24, 1980

Miss Helen Varick Boswell

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Coretta King, widow of DS. Martin Luther King arrives at Schiphol. Mrs. King with her, written by her. February 10, 1970

Paramount Presents "For Whom The Bell Tolls" starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman with Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Cordova, Joseph Calleia and Katina Paxinou. B. G. DeSylva, Executive Producer. Produced and Directed by Sam Wood. A Paramount Picture.Katina Paxinou -- Katina Paxinou the "Ptar" of the film won ***** academy award. October 24, 1947. (Photo by National Screen Service Corp.).

COCO CHANEL in COCO CHANEL: UNBUTTONED (2023), directed by HANNAH BERRYMAN.

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