Mid-20th Century Women

Various images of women in mid-20th century settings, portraying elegance and social contexts in personal and public environments.

African Premier Bars British WifeMrs. Betty Chapman, wife of British businessman and ex-spy Eddie Chapman, has been barred from returning to her Gold Coast home by the Colony's Cabinet, headed by Premier Kwame Nkrumah.Mrs. Chapman was on the point of flying out from London last week - after a visit to England - when she was told she would be refused entry. Her husband is the Gold Coast agent of a Dutch firm. December 14, 1953. (Photo by Daily Express)

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Marijke (Christina) sitting in Soestdijk Palace, 1962. 1962

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix performs the opening of the oil pipeline, from the North Sea to storage tanks of the "Union Oil Company of the Netherlands". Queen Beatrix and R. A. Burke (R) (senior vice president). November 23, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

African Premier Bars British WifeMrs. Betty Chapman, wife of British businessman and ex-spy Eddie Chapman, has been barred from returning to her Gold Coast home by the Colony's Cabinet, headed by Premier Kwame Nkrumah.Mrs. Chapman was on the point of flying out from London last week - after a visit to England - when she was told she would be refused entry. Her husband is the Gold Coast agent of a Dutch firm. December 14, 1953. (Photo by Daily Express)

The Tauber Triangle. Carlotta Vanconti Claims He Is Still Her Husband.Mr. Carlotta Canconti-Tauber, photographed whilst talking over the case with on. Emmanuel *****. Her lawyer in her Vienna Home. On July 6.The recent announcement of his engagement to Diana-Napier, young British film star, by Richard Taube, The well known tenor, Has resulted in Indignant protests and a threatened law-suit from Carlotta Vanconto-Tauber, whom the famous singer married in Vienna 9-years ago. September 19, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Poll photo collection. Visit to the German author Erich Maria Remarque and the American actress Paulette Goddard in their villa in the Swiss Porto Ronco. Paulette Goddard in conversation, sitting on the sofa in the living room of the villa in Porto Ronco. October 1961. Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

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.

Anefo photo collection. Anneke Beekman press conference in Maastricht. Anneke refuses to answer. In addition to her mr. De Kort. December 3, 1961. Limburg, Maastricht

Olivia De Havilland - Actress. September 18, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Marijke (Christina) sitting in a chair, 1958. 1958

ROSALIND RUSSELL in NIGHT MUST FALL (1937), directed by RICHARD THORPE.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix reveals Bonifatius monument in Dokkum Kop Princess Beatrix. June 5, 1962. Dokkum

VIVIEN LEIGH.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Mrs Mary Soames (daughter of Churchill) at Schiphol (on the occasion of the Grand Gala du Disque). Arrival and departure, daughters, women, portraits, soames, mary. October 29, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Anneke Beekman press conference in Maastricht. Anneke during press conference. With glasses mr. De Kort. December 3, 1961. Limburg, Maastricht

The attractive library of the Australian legation in Washington is the setting for this new picture of Mrs R.G. Casey, wife of the Australian Minister to the United States. The painting hung on the Panelled wall is a Picasso, owned by Mrs Casey. April 22, 1948.

Maria Jose of Savoy, Gy, 1958

Rosemary Clooney in Paramount pictures. January 01, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Allende arrived in the Netherlands; No 6 Mrs. Allende (L) and Mrs Thomassen, No 5 Mrs. Allende,. May 6, 1974

Indian, bollywood film director, guru dutt, india, asia India Copyright: xSolaris/DinodiaxPhotox

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

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet, 1962. 1962

Town Meeting Of The Word.During her visit to Lake Success, well known film actress Madeleine Carroll broadcasts from the studios of the United Nations Radio Division. Madeleine Carroll, as she is today. December 13, 1949. (Photo by Camera Press)

JOAN FONTAINE in REBECCA (1940), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Sylva Koscina, Leo McKern, on-set of the film, "Hot Enough for June", U.S. title" Agent 8 3/4", Rank Film Distributors, Continental Distributing, 1964

A Heroine On Television. Pictured at her London home from where she will appear in British television is Odette Churchill the war-time heroine. She was a Frenchwomen who acted as a real-life British agent during the war. The story of her adventures was made into a film in which Anna Neagle took the part of "Odette". September 22, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd).

Anefo photo collection. Josephine Baker in Amsterdam. March 20, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Sara Churchill in Micery Theater in Loenersloot. British actress and dancer Sara Churchill in the Micery theater in Loenersloot. November 17, 1966. Loenersloot, Utrecht (province)

Ingrid Bergman. January 28, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photo)

HRH Princess Beatrix later Queen of the netherlands making a radio broadcast 1963

Anefo photo collection. Command Dagblad for North Limburg; Mrs. Eva Jansen. August 14, 1986

JOAN FONTAINE in YOU GOTTA STAY HAPPY (1948), directed by H. C. POTTER.

Lady Wilkins. November 30, 1955.

IRENE DUNNE in OVER 21 (1945), directed by CHARLES VIDOR.

Betsy Drake, on-set of the Film, "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter", 20th Century-Fox, 1957

Mrs. Alice Kadishian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix poses sitting dining table Soestdijk Palace. 1962. Soestdijk

Presidential Secretary Evelyn Lincoln with a guest. President John F. Kennedy's Secretary, Evelyn Lincoln (R), with Secretary to George McGovern, Patricia Donovan (L). President's Secretary's Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Television recording of Anneke Beekman and Louis Frequin. December 1, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Birth of Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven Princess Beatrix with toy and Prince Claus. December 10, 1966

Anefo photo collection. General Members' Meeting VVD in Amsterdam; Haya van Someren. 21 May 1977. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Mary McCarthy (June 21, 1912 -October 25, 1989), famous novelist and political essayist. Paris, 1964.

William Faulkner - Novelist. July 01, 1955. (Photo by United Press Association).

Arlene i.e. Arline Arzouhaljian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. Miss Kremer Stewardes KLM, during press conference. October 12, 1955

Lady Chatfield. New "At home" study of, Lady Chatfield, wife of admiral Lord Chatfield, the recently appointed Minister for co-ordination of Defence.Before her marriage in 1909, she was Lillian Matthews, daughter of Major G.L. Matthews, T.F.Her husband entered the Navy on H.M.S. Britannia in 1886 and rose to be admiral of the fleet. April 03, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives new herring annual vessel. June 6, 1963

Poll photo collection. Royal family Belgium. Queen Astrid in the palace to be a sheet with her assistant. 1934. Belgium, Brussels

Windsor Castle Indoors. 30 May 1944. - Queen Elizabeth. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix visit fiancé Claus Von Amsberg Provincial Board Utrecht. princess waves public rotation. September 13, 1965. Utrecht (city)

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Christina got a golden brooch with diamonds from the Army on Palace Soestdijk. Connection service. Queen Juliana helped a hand when shooting the brooch. 18 February 1965. Soestdijk

JOAN FONTAINE, JUDITH ANDERSON and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in REBECCA (1940), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Queen Juliana attends the 10th anniversary of the household board in Diligentia in The Hague. After the memorial meeting, her majesty used the tea left next to her the chairwoman Mrs. B. Kortekaas-den Haan. March 24, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Arlene i.e. Arline Arzouhaljian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. Opening Swedish Red Cross Hospital in Zierikzee. Princess Beatrix. 11 May 1957. Zeeland, Zierikzee

Anefo photo collection. Thank speech Queen Beatrix for TV (from TV). June 11, 1980

BARBARA STANWYCK and JEAN HEATHER in DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), directed by BILLY WILDER.

Mrs. Frances Couturier, 28-year-old divorcee, received the news recently when her fiancee Caryl Chessman, author of "Trial by Ordeal" and "Cell 2455, Death Row," received another reprieve from the gas chamber at San Quentin. Mrs. Frances Couturier, 28-year-old divorcee, showed her delight when Caryl Chessman received yet another reprieve from the gas chamber. She became his fiancee after his wife divorced him. September 08, 1955.

BARBARA STANWYCK in BABY FACE (1933), directed by ALFRED E. GREEN.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina in England, April 1945. April 1945. Great Britain

Kim Novak, Fredric March, on-set of the Film, "Middle Of The Night", Columbia Pictures, 1959

Ingmar Bergman. 1918-2007. Swedish film director. Pictured here 1950 on the film set of the movie High Tension actress Signe Hasso, 1915-2002. The film had premiere 1950. Photographer: Kristoffersson/AZ57-3

JAN STERLING in ACE IN THE HOLE (1951), directed by BILLY WILDER.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Opening home for sailors in London, 31-05-1941. Queen Wilhelmina in conversation with a lady. May 31, 1941. Great Britain, London

BETTE DAVIS in NOW, VOYAGER (1942), directed by IRVING RAPPER.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet to Breukelen during a visit to the Queekhoven International Town Center Center; The princess when putting her signature in the guestbook. December 10, 1965. Breukelen, Utrecht (province)

Poll photo collection. Golda Meir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. January 1, 1964. Israel

Virginia Mayo Warner Bros. Pictures. November 16, 1953. (Photo by Warner Bros.). ;Virginia Mayo Warner Bros. Pictures.

Andrea King investigates one of the still cameras on the set of Warner Bros The Man I Love, in which she co-stars with Robert Alda. May 28, 1953. (Photo by Milton Gold, Warner Bros).

Arrival of Hellenic Prince. From Hungary came 14 years old Nagy Fakes complete with his accordion. December 05, 1949. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/Fairfax Media).

Mother and Daughter To Share Queen Victoria Roles -- Famous Filmstar Magda Schneider shows her daughter Rommy the sights of Vienna, where they are to play together in the new colour film youth of a Queen.Magda Schneider famous German star of gay films for the past twenty years. Has arrived in Vienna to play the part of Queen Victoria in a new colour film "Youth of a Queen".Magda will portray the Queen in her later days, and her 15-year-old daughter Rommy will play the part of Queen Victoria in her youth.Rommy has often acted with her mother in films and their facial resemblance will make a ideal combination for their new film. September 7, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Patricia Otway. September 13, 1950.

Tuesday Weld (born Susan Ker Weld; August 27, 1943) is an American former actress. She began acting as a child and progressed to mature roles in the late 1950s. Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 - September 12, 1992) was an American actor, director, and singer.

Mrs. Allan Williams wife of boxer. June 02, 1955.

Image of TV broadcaster Karin Kraaykamp as a presenter in the Tinttuintrein.n.b. The Tinttuintrein was a promotional train of the wholesaler in housing textile Dehnert & Jansen N.V. (Deja) in Rotterdam and rode from Rotterdam via Utrecht, Nijmegen, Eindhoven and The Hague to Amsterdam on 28 November 1961. The name Tinttuintrein was conceived by Annie M.G. Schmidt.

March 17, 1972. Josefina Manresa, widow of Miguel Hernández, Interviewed by Tico Medina for Abc on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Poet's death.

Sydney actress Betty Lucas, 24, said her preference for any sort of holiday comfort an relaxation. December 11, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Sara Churchill in Micery Theater in Loenersloot. British actress and dancer Sara Churchill in the Micery theater in Loenersloot. November 17, 1966. Loenersloot, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Singer Vlasta Urbanova. June 7, 1946

JEAN SIMMONS.

12/31/1939. Bette Davis.

Is That Me! A surprised Gillian Lynne looking at the photograph of herself entitle what a ***** an do" during her recent visit to the Kingsway exhibition showing the photographs of 40 photographers. Gillian Lynne one of the stars of the London show Can Can was among the stars of stage and radio who recently paid a visit to the exhibition of work of 40 famous photographers which opened in London on November 3rd. Among the exhibits Gillian suddenly came ***** a photograph of herself by Roger Weed

Marian Anderson Closes 30-Year Concert Career -- Marian Anderson, distinguished American opera star, has retired. The first Negro to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House, in 1955, she led the way for other fine operatic singers of her race with her extraordinarily talented contralto voice. From early in her concert career, she was a profound student of music.

The Regal, And The Grandmotherly, Touch - Princess Anne, the Queen Mother's kindly and protective arm encircling her waist to keep excitement within bounds, smiles and happily waves to the crowds as she leaves Clarence House, London, today (Wednesday) at the start of her long journey, with her brother, the Duke of Cornwall, to meet their parents at Tobruk. The two children will be embarking at Portsmouth on the Royal yacht Britannia for North Africa, where they will meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh returning from the Commonwealth tour. April 14, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana announces her resignation via the TV; Prime Minister of Agt during speech on TV. February 1, 1980

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt speaking and wearing an adventurous ostrich feathered hat. 1930s. A book, 'The Way to Democracy', is beside her (BSLOC_2016_10_211)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana in the Charlotte-Oord rehabilitation center in Tilburg. November 13, 1962. Noord-Brabant, Tilburg

Princess Elizabeth with her younger sister Princess Margaret. June 13, 1944. (Photo by Studio Lisa).

CLARK GABLE and LANA TURNER in BETRAYED (1954), directed by GOTTFRIED REINHARDT.

CATHERINE DENEUVE in THE CREATURES (1966) -Original title: LES CRÉATURES-, directed by AGNES VARDA.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven in Nieu House in Apeldoorn; Princess Margriet and Pieter look through through hatch. October 24, 1975

Anita Louise (1915-1970) American Actress

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix at a bird in a cage. 1964

Elsevier photo collection. Series: Drakensteyn Castle inhabited Princess Beatrix. Princess Beatrix donates tea. Left private secretary m.c.c. Wines. courtly JKVR. C.e.b. Röell (private secretary Queen Juliana). 1965. Lage Vuursche

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

AUDREY HEPBURN in TWO FOR THE ROAD (1967), directed by STANLEY DONEN.

Anefo photo collection. Opening by H. K. H. Prinses Irene from the Flora Nova in Boskoop. Princess Irene during tour. April 15, 1961. Boskoop

Peggy Guggenheim In Venice Mrs. Guggenheim collaborates in many modern art magazines. Her articles are considered very highly in America as well as in Europe. She writes them always personally. January 11, 1949. (Photo by Interfoto).

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