Mid 20th Century Portraits

Black and white portraits of female figures from the mid-20th century, showcasing diverse expressions and styles, often in domestic or professional settings.

Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) her home in Westport, Connecticut. Circa 1958.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell College prof. Dr. Lea Dasberg Amsterdam; Prof. Lea Dasberg, head. March 9, 1987. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsie Dangerfield - Artist. May 27, 1954.

Lady Cilento - Wife of Sir Raphael Cliento, ***** Director-General of Medical Services in Queeensland. November 20, 1953.

Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) her home in Westport, Connecticut. Circa 1958.

Clemence Dane - British Authoress. September 27, 1955. (Photo by Karsh, Camera Press).

Paola borboni, rome 1968

Anefo photo collection. Fien de la Mar (head). November 5, 1964

The GDR interpreter Gisela May, here at a performance in Dortmund in 1969, made a name for herself around Bertold Brecht, Germany, Europe

Betty Friedan (1921-2006), feminist author of THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE, a bestselling 1963 book, critically examined the home and family centered lifestyle of her middle class Smith College classmates.

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

Roberta Galagher, first woman to be appointed to Federal Executive of the Liberal Party, photographed in her office. July 11, 1946. (Photo by Stuart/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. PvdA congress on peace and safety in RAI, Amsterdam; President Ien van de Heuvel (head). April 11, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Federal Chancellor Kurt-Georg Kiesinger in 1969 opens the campaign for the 1969 federal election in his constituency of Loerrach (Baden Wuerttemberg) . Beate Klarsfeld, she had previously slapped Kiesinger in Berlin!, Germany, Europe

Mrs. Jakobsson, 70 years. Photo 1942. Fru Jakobsson, 70 år. Foto 1942.

Emmy Goering offends herself in Denaziefication Court - A Study of Emmy Goring, widow of the Nazi Leader, is shown as she defends herself in the denazification court at Garmisch-Partenkirchen July 20.The 54-year-old former Prima Donna was sentenced to a year's imprisonment for being a member of the Nazi Party.This meant her immediate release as she had already been detained for fourteen Moths. she also had 30 percent of her property Confiscated. August 4, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mrs. F. Galleghan wife of Brigadier Frederick Galleghan chief of Australian *****. April 13, 1948.

Radio Playwrights - Clemence Dane, Author, playwright, actress, is a remarkable personality in the life of modern English literature and the stage. Since she published the novel "Regiment of Women" in 1917 she was remained in the foreground of literary production, writing novels, plays, film versions (she wrote the film stories of "Anna Karenina," "Fire Over England," "St. Martin's Lane") and radio plays. In recent years she has returned to the stage once more, appearing with the Vic-wells company. On the air, too, apart from writing plays specially for the B.B.C., she is frequently heard as an actress of remarkably fine characterisations. March 1, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Mrs. Jakobsson, 70 years. Photo 1942. Fru Jakobsson, 70 år. Foto 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Vicky Baum. December 20, 1960

Australian songwriter Peter Allen.

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Van der Does-Enthoven. August 5, 1970

01/01/1910. María del Carmen Cencio y Rodriguez, widow of the inventor Isaac Peral.

PERSONAJE DEL EXILIO. Location: FUNDACION PABLO IGLESIAS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Anefo photo collection. Indian princess Raj Kumari Arit Kaur at Schiphol. 24 June 1963. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Turned Down By President --Julius and Ethel Rosenberg (above), under sentence of death as atom spies, were refused executive clemency today by President Eisenhower. They are slated to die in the electric chair in Sing Sing prison at Ossining, N.Y. Eisenhower, in rejecting their plea for clemency, said they had been accorded "their full measure of justice." February 11, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

La poeta Clementia Arderiu i Voltas. Diciembre de 1972. CLEMENTINA ARDERIU I VOLTAS.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet leaning on a few books, 1957. 1957

Portrait of Loma Joe, Anonymous, 1934 photograph United States of America baryta paper gelatin silver print historical persons - BB - woman

Poetess Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966) / Anonymous / Photograph / 1960s / Russia / Private Collection / Portrait

Anefo photo collection. Budget justice in the Lower House; M. H. M. F. Gardeniers Berendsen (KVP). February 6, 1975. The Hague

Rosalind Elsie Franklin (1920 ñ 16 April 1958). English chemist and X-ray crystallographer who made contributions to the understanding of the fine molecular structures of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Half-Length Portrait of Gertrude Stein (1874-1946), American Literary Figure, photograph by Carl Van Vechten, November 1934

Anefo photo collection. Presentation concept election program Groen Links Hague. Izeboud (CPN). 30, 1989. Hague, South Holland

Willa Cather at the time she wrote LUCY GAYHEART. Photo by Nicholas Muray, ca. 1935.

Ketevan Geladze (Ekaterina Geladze), the mother of Joseph Stalin by Anonymous /Private Collection/1931/Photograph/Portrait

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. Ca. 1960.

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

BEULAH BONDI in MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) -Original title: MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON-, directed by FRANK CAPRA.

"Great Ladies", Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Portrent Netty Rosenveld; Netty Rosenveld.

Anefo photo collection. Touring Van Wijster (fourth day); Information officer Mrs. Faber. December 5, 1975. Drenthe, Witer

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

Mrs. Jack Solomons - Boxing. October 28, 1952.

Tyrone Power's Fame Due To His Mother -- Mrs. Patia Power pictures after the show "It was just like the old days" she said. Mrs. Patia Power, who is aged around sixty, made her first trip to Europe to see Tyrone Power, her son, in his first big stage part. Last night she attended the first night at the London Coliseum and looked up in the approval at the big letters Tyrone Power in Mister Roberts". She was the most important person in the audience because it was Mrs. Power, once an actress herself, who made Tyrone a star. "I taught him everything I could" she said. And the audience agreed with Mrs. Power about her son's talents for the show received one of the biggest ovations the ***** has over heard. Tyrone commented 'There' nothing in films to match this reception" and then dashed to his dressing room to his mother. July 20, 1950.

LILIANA CAVANI.

Germany, Berlin, 12.12.1992, Marianne Birthler

"Great Ladies", Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Lady Megan Joins The Labour Party - Lady Megan Lloyd George in her London falt after she had announced that she had joined the Labour Party. April 25, 1955. (Photo by Daily Herald)

Photograph of Anna Magnani (1908-1973) an Italian stage and film actress, with her Oscar. Dated 20th Century

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...

Anefo photo collection. Command NTS Actrice Hetty Beck has become 75 years. Actress Hetty Beck has become 75 years old. March 18, 1963

05/08/1957. Empire pastor during an interview.

THE LAST LETTER (2002) -Original title: LA DERNIERE LETTRE-, directed by FREDERICK WISEMAN.

MARI CARRILLO.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT in Cleveland in 1936.

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

Sylvia Pankhurst Defender of Freedom A ***** supporter of the war to destroy Nazism and Fascism, her private war against Mussolini and Hitler started a long time back. She recognized the dangers to civilisation these two men represent from the day on they had attained power, and fought them with all the power of an experienced propagandist, ***** inspired writer and a skilful organsier. February 15, 1941.

Miss. Dorothy Catts. November 25, 1953.

Margaret Sanger in 1916.

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

La escritora Maria Aurèlia Capmany. Barcelona, mayo 1974.

Phyliss Bottome, British Novelist and Lecturer. June 9, 1954. (Photo by Mark Gerson, Camera Press).

LAUREN BACALL. 1989.

La escritora Mercè Rodoreda. Barcelona, febrero de 1972.

Anefo photo collection. EVA assignment; Miss Macusse. September 22, 1970

Anefo photo collection. Berthe Seroen 70 years (singer). November 17, 1952

Encarna Gil, esposa de Pepe Menese. Fiesta de la Bulería, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz. 1995.

Haigh Case Opens -- Esme Rose Fargus, a sister of Mrs. Durand-Deacon, who is a witness, pictured at Horsham to-day.The prosecution's case against John George Haigh, 39, company director, who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Olive Durand-Deacon, at Crawley, opened to-day (Friday) at Horsham (Sussex) magistrates court. Mr. E.G. Robey is the counsel for the Crown. April 01, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Portrait of Canadian artist Emily Carr ca. 1930 in her studio, British Columbia, Canada

Comtesse de Bryas

12/31/1958. Portrait of Empire Shepherdess.

Anefo photo collection. KRO TV Fall in New York with Loudi Nijhoff. March 21, 1962

Juana la del Pipa. Teatro José Tamayo, Granada 2007.

Pass photo of Marie Witsen-Schorr. .

Anefo photo collection. KRO TV Fall in New York with Loudi Nijhoff. March 21, 1962

Starr, Joanette. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Flandreau School and Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Anefo photo collection. Edith Piaf sings in our country. December 13, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Russian Communist revolutionary, Soviet diplomat Alexandra Kollontai (1872-1952), Anonymous

Einstein Comes To Town -- Albert Einstein, 73-year-old world-renowned physicist, leaves court here today after making one of his rage public appearances on behalf of a friend, Einstein, now engrossed in advanced research at Princeton University, was called as a witness for an old friend, physicist Gustav Bucky, 72, who brought a patent infringement suit against a manufacturer, claiming insufficient royalties for a highly technical medical camera he had developed. November 28, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Chaja Goldstein during play. .

Anefo photo collection. Josephine Baker in Castle Les Milandes Portrait J. B .. June 26, 1961. France

Madrid, October 1991. Rosa Chacel during the interview with María Asunción Mateo.

"Great Ladies", Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

01/01/1960. The writer Carmen Martín Gaite.

Pearl S. Buck (1892 - 1973; also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu;. American writer and novelist. As the daughter of missionaries, Buck spent most of her life before 1934 in Zhenjiang, China. Her novel The Good Earth was the best-selling fiction book in the United States in 1931 and 1932 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. In 1938, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature

Mrs. Coolidge Arrives An Southampton -- Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, widow on the late president of the Untied States, his come to England for a visit. She said that she planned to tour England by car, and then go to the continent. She is shown disembarking at Southampton today from he 'Bremen'. March 30, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Josephine Baker in Castle Les Milandes Portrait J. B .. June 26, 1961. France

La escritora Maria Aurèlia Capmany. Barcelona, mayo 1974.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Victoria de los Angelos at Schiphol. Victoria de los Angelos. October 2, 1963. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Ada Eisenhower, mother of Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower. Photo was taken on June 24, 1945, when he came back home to Abilene, Kansas, for a visit following Germany's surrender in May 1945 (BSLOC_2018_2_6)

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Alexandra Pilsudska - Szcerbinska, a second wife of Joseph Pilsudski. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

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

Ketevan Geladze (Ekaterina Geladze), the mother of Joseph Stalin by Anonymous /Private Collection/1931/Photograph/Portrait

The party congress of the German Peace Union (DFU) on 30. 10. 1970 in Cologne. Renate Riemeck, Germany, Europe

ALAN PARKER.

Wife of Reginald Aubrey Doyle leaving Central Court today. July 22, 1954. (Photo by Norman Victor Herfort/Fairfax Media).

"Great Ladies", Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

FLORA ROBSON in WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1939), directed by WILLIAM WYLER.

Anefo photo collection. Gerry de Groot, singer (head), PAROOL command. January 29, 1973

María Solea (María Fernández Monge) . Grabación de programa Tv. San Juan de Aznalfarache, Sevilla. 1990.

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