Mid-20th Century Figures

Black and white portraits of notable men from the mid-20th century. Depicts formal attire and various expressions, reflecting historical moments.

New York, New York: 1953 Senator Joseph R. McCarthy (left), discusses the State Department's Voice of America program with newsreporters in New York, while associates David Schine (center) and Roy Cohn (right) stand by.
New York, New York: 1953 Senator Joseph R. McCarthy (left), discusses the State Department's Voice of America program with newsreporters in New York, while associates David Schine (center) and Roy Cohn (right) stand by.
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Mairo d'Ataga. March 04, 1955.
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Norman Wisdom - Stage & Screen. March 4, 1953. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).
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They Call Him "The Persian Pawn" -- Hussein Ala ..."Sometime I Wonder:.Hussein Ala, Persian Ambassador to America has an Oxford accent, afiery delivery, a weakness for ginger ale and doesn't mind being called the pawn in the Soviet-Persian oil game as long as he can keep Persia's precarious place in the world scene before the public eye.He dismisses the criticism from the Azerbaijan radicals with a laugh and points out that if his Government at Teheran mistrusted him it could easily recall him. (On several occasions since the Persian issue came before the United Nations, Ambassador Ala's statements on Persia's attitude have later been contradicted by the Persian Government.). June 3, 1946.
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The 1st Academy Awards / 1929. Joseph Farham receiving his Oscar from presenter Douglas Fairbanks. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS. JOSEPH FARNHAM.
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Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.
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Eddie Cantor and Jacques Renard
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Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus offers LR. Klaasesz, President Princess Beatrix Fonds a check for the Fund at the HFC Ground Haarlem. Prince Claus. October 4, 1969. Haarlem
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Ex-Guardsman, are among Princess Margaret's most consistent ***** Rapidly-dwindling number of Britons eligible for her hand. Princess ***** No.1 bacheler girl, will be 22 on August 21, she is no apparent *****. January 01, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Vice President Ford golfing at the Metairie Country Club with Louisiana Congressman David Treen on August 4, 1974. Within four days he would become President after Nixon's resignation.
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TELLY SAVALAS in BUONA SERA, MRS. CAMPBELL (1968), directed by MELVIN FRANK.
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Ewart Potgieter - The World's Tallest Boxer South African-born Ewart Potgieter, seven feet two inches in height, has created quite a stir in the boxing world. In his fifteen-month career he has knocked out no less than seven heavyweights, all over six feet tall. At present in England, he is training hard for his fight with the Italian, Antonio Crosia, at London's White City Stadium on September 13th, 1955. Being abnormally tall has its drawbacks, both for Potgieter and for more normal-sized people, as this photograph of the heavyweight enjoying a.few hours relaxation in a cinema shows. September 06, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).
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Freddie Brown - Cricket Council (Personalities). December 06, 1950.
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Champ Arrives. Gus Lesnevich the world light-heavy-weigh champion with Jack Solomons (with cigar) at Southampton ***** his arrival from New York in the Queen Mary. Lesnevich will take up training quarters in readiness for hit fight with Freddie Mills at White City. To keep up his strength during his stay he has brought tins of tennis and fruit juice. July 2, 1948. (Photo by Mirror Feature).
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. 1958.
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H. Broadbent. May 19, 1938. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd)
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Giuseppe Zangara. April 4, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Donald Christopher Chris Barber (b. 1930) English trombonist, musician and band leader who played with Humphrey Littleton in the 1940s and then led his own band
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Anefo photo collection. Arrival HSV Hamburg at Schiphol. Trainer knob fle from HSV Hamburg. May 20, 1968. Schiphol
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***** Of Victory - This is how Gus Lesnevich looked after he had ko'd Freddle Mills in 10th round of recent world cruiserweight title bout. April 01, 1946. (Photo by Fairfax Media).
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Warm welcome by daughter Catherine was given Senator Armstrong, deputy leader of the Senate Opposition, on his return today by Qantas Skymaster from Tokio. July 30, 1952. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).
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A 76-year-old miner Bob Simms from Lightning Ridge travelled nearly 500 miles to present an opal to mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, who left for New Zealand by Teal today. Simms, seen here with Sir Edmund Hillary at Mascot, presented him with a blue opal Simms mined himself. "I left Lightning Ridge last Saturday and got," Simms said today. "Last time Sir Edmund came through Sydney I also made a special trip to see him," he added. July 13, 1954.
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Acclaimed Year's Outstanding Director -- Norman Taurog, whose direction of Paramount's "Skippy" was voted the best of 1931 by the Academy of Motion picture Arts and Sciences. Taurog, whose other pictures this year include "Huckleberry Finn" and "Sooky", was presented with the gold statuette in the presence of Charles Curtis, Vice-president of the United States; leaders in national, state and civic life and practically all the important figure of filmland. January 12, 1932. (Photo by Paramount Photo).
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Singer Bing Crosby (1903-1977), tennis champion Jack Kramer, watching the Emerson-Ralston semi-finals match, Wimbledon, England, June 30, 1965.
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Anefo photo collection. New ambassador mr. G. J. A. Veling left for our country to Kartoum. Ambassador Veling. October 14, 1963
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ALFRED HITCHCOCK in SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.
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Don Johnson *****. September 17, 1953.
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Anefo photo collection. Television show watch that rich from AVRO. Rich De Goooyer. October 25, 1963
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Portrait of the knight and Carabinieri officer Raimondo D'Inzeo, 1950 1960.
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Douglas Annand. May 3, 1948. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/).
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ritratto del pugile giacomo di segni, 1951
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Anefo photo collection. Frankie Vaughan at Schiphol. March 7, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol
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Anefo photo collection. Russian violinist Boris Gutnikow and wife at Schiphol. August 13, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol
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Anefo photo collection. Arrival Danny Kaye at Schiphol. November 5, 1968
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Anefo photo collection. Presentation "Car of the Year Trophee to President Director General S.A. Automobiles Peugeot, Francois Gautier with Trophee. February 13, 1969
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February 7, 1968. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arrival of French singer Maurice Chevalier at Schiphol, Maurice Chevalier raises his hat during press conference
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Sam In '3-D'-By Duke's Sculptor -- Hollywood film producer Samuel Goldwyn posing in his suite at Claridge's Hotel, London, to-day (Thursday) as sculptor Vasco Lazzolo completes his head of Mr. Goldwyn.The sculpture is one of a series portraying 10 of the world's leading citizens which is being done by Mr. Lazzolo.He recently completed a bust of the Duke of Edinburgh.Mr. Goldwyn is in London with his wife on a short holiday visit. May 7, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Louis Armstrong con Edward R. Murrow.
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JAMES GREGORY.
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06/07/1968. During a gala dinner held in Barcelona and organized by the Advertising Club, the trophy and diploma of the "best advertising of the year" by Juan Antonio Samaranch was presented to the national delegate of physical education and sports, Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch. his brilliant "We Count on You" Campaign in favor of Spanish sport. In the photo, Samaranch holds the trophy in his hands.
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Portrait of Garland Anderson published in Sunset Magazine, May, 1928.. 1928. Photographs. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Anderson, Garland, 1886-1939
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DAVID JANSSEN in WARNING SHOT (1967), directed by BUZZ KULIK.
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RICHARD FLEISCHER in DOCTOR DOOLITTLE (1967), directed by RICHARD FLEISCHER.
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Paul Greenoug, Yale Center.
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Randy Bob and Hoagy Bix face the camera with their famous dad, Hoagy Carmichael, before staring their games of croquet. Radio star, motion picture star and composer of over 100 published songs, Hoagy is currently appearing in RKO Radio's "Night Song," which co - stars Dana Andrews, Merle Oberon and Ethel Barrymore. July 11, 1951.
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United States: July, 1945 Joe Louis, heavyweight champion of the world.
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05/23/1950. Harry Gold, American spy arrested as an accomplice of Dr. Fuchs in the espionage case regarding atomic discoveries in the service of the Soviet Union.
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Bob Hope attends an air show held during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of naval aviation. Earlier in the week Hope and his entourage performed aboard the training aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON (AVAT-16). Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), coach of the Green Bay Packers, football team, in 1967.
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Literacy. Alberto Manzi During The Television Programme "non È Mai Troppo Tardi". 1964
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Truman Capote in studio for A CHRISTMAS MEMORY (TV) in 1967.
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BARBRA STREISAND and RYAN O'NEAL in WHAT'S UP DOC (1972), directed by PETER BOGDANOVICH.
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Gilbert Becaud, 1967.
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE in BREWSTER'S MILLIONS (1921), directed by JOSEPH HENABERY.
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Arrivals on Strathnaver.George Gee shows his son Melbourne for the First time. June 21, 1937.
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Paulino Uzcudun, Spanish boxer, 1938. Artist: Unknown
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GARY COOPER in THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), directed by SAM WOOD.
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New York, New York: 1960. Casey Stengel upon leaving as manager of the New York Yankees. Ralph Houk was named as his successor as manager.
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Vice-President Richard M. Nixon at a rally during the 1960 Presidential campaign, no location, April 4, 1960. Photo by Abbie Rowe
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DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the 1950s Dortmund. Photomontage by Joan Hartfield (GB) ca. 1957, Europe
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GARY COOPER and BABE RUTH in THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), directed by SAM WOOD.
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Yogi Berra holds up a sign with the National Stock Exchange numbers for his Yoo Hoo Beverage Corporation, 1967
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Italian politician Paolo Bonomi speaking in a meeting organized by Coldiretti, that he founded and predides over. At his left, Italian politician Pietro Campilli could be made out. Rome, October 1956
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CARY GRANT and DORIS DAY in THAT TOUCH OF MINK (1962), directed by DELBERT MANN.
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BURL IVES.
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Senator Robert Taft's two sons promote their father's GOP Presidential nomination. At Taft headquarters in the Conrad Hilton hotel, William Howard Taft, 36, and Lloyd Taft, 29 chat with Delegate Myers Y. Cooper, former governor of Ohio. July 5, 1952.
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Anefo photo collection. Assignment Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, Wim Kan (Koppen). December 17, 1974