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.

Al Costello - Wrestler. December 10, 1954.

Mr. P.C. Spender. January 8, 1950.

Dr. R. S .Jones. September 18, 1952.

Joseph (Joe Bananas) Bonanno arrives at Federal Courthouse in New York on May 17, 1966 to surrender to federal authorities 19 months after his disappearance. Bonanno had been the object of a worldwide manhunt since Oct. 21, 1964, when he was reportedly kidnaped at gunpoint on the eve of his scheduled appearance before a rackets grand jury.

Anthony Franciosa, 1961.

Son of Winston Churchill in N.Y. -- Wearing a brace on his back to hold a crushed Rib in place, Capt. Randolph Churchill, son of Britain's Prime Minister, is pictured in New York after Arriving from Egypt with U.S. Pilots, en route to London. He was invalided in a motor crash in Egypt. He is pictured at his New York Hotel. July 22, 1942. (Photo by International News Photos).

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887 - 1959) and conductor Eugene Ormandy (1899-1985), 1945

Cricketer Colin Cowdrey. October 29, 1954.

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.

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

11/30/1959. Dr. Kornberg, in Madrid: since the night of the 24th Dr. Arthur Kornberg, distinguished Biochemist, co-partner with Dr. Severe Ochoa of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, has been a guest in Madrid, accompanied by his Family.

Nazi Ambassador On Farewell Visit To Hull Washington -- German Ambassador Hans Dieckhoff, ordered to return to Germany, as the arrived at State Department offices Nov. 22 for a farewell visit with State Secretary ***** Hull. November 22, 1938. (Photo by ACME)

Anefo photo collection. Lionel Terroy in Rotterdam in Rivierahal held a causry, Lionel Terroy during the introduction. January 9, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Two-day general meeting of the VVD in Groningen. March 28, 1969. Groningen

CHARLES LAUGHTON in THE SIGN OF THE CROSS (1932), directed by CECIL B DEMILLE.

T. Baillieu - AJC Committeeman. November 13, 1951.

Texan To Be New Attorney General - Tom C. Clark, now assistant attorney general, poses in his department of justice office today. After president Truman told a news conference that on June 30 Clark, a Texan, will succeed the resigned Francis Biddle as attorney general. Promotion: Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, Mr. Tom C. Clark, who is shortly to become Attorney-General in succession to Mr. Francis Biddle, who has resigned. June 18, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Nico Fidenco and Orlando Orfei, 1965.

Italian historian, politician and Mayor of Bologna Renato Zangheri smiling and holding his jacket with his right hand. Italy, 1980s

Sir Winston Opens New Community Hall -- Sir Winston Churchill unveiling the plaque to Sir James Hawkery. Sir Winston Churchill today opened the new £40,000 Community hall at Wood ford Green and unveiled a wooden plaque to Sir James Hawkery, after whom the hall has been named. It was Sir James, as chairman of the Local Conservatives, who persuaded Them. 20years ago, to adopt Sir Winston as their candidate. March 26, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Future President Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973), as Senate majority leader, photograph by Thomas J. O'Halloran, September, 1955.

Miklos Gafni recording AWA sec "Contact". January 4, 1949.

Denis Compton & Keith Miller. November 15, 1954.

Mr. David Stewart Dawson.Mr. Stewart Dawson with enter of a camera at front door of Glenascham. November 26, 1953.

Al Capone in 1947, the year of his death.

Duke of Windsor - Early Portraits - British Royalty. July 17, 1934.

12/31/1949. Portrait of Victor de la Serna.

El Chocolate (Antonio Núñez Montoya). Festival de cante jondo. La Puebla de Cazalla, Sevilla, 1988.

Anefo photo collection. Duke Ellington in the Amstelhotel. September 18, 1959

Joey Maxim Arrives For World Title Fight -- Joey Maxim (right) being freeted by Jack Solomons, the boxing promoter, on his arrival at Waterloo Stn.Joey Maxim, the light-heavyweight champion of the U.S.A. arrived in London for his forthcoming fight with Freddie Mills, the British and world light-heavyweight title holder. January 4, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

JAMES STEWART and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Claudio Villa, Fiumicino, Roma, 1961.

Brothers Karl, Arthur & William Compton. May 16, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Albert Anastasia, former executioner of Murder Inc., arriving to testify before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee. Mar. 20, 1955.

VITTORIO GASSMAN.

Premier Koki Hirota, as proceeding to the Imperial detached Palace at Hayama for inquiring after the Throne In the hot season. August 8, 1936. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

Vic Damone, Rome 60s.

Paul Mccartney, 70s.

Jack Solomons photographed in Melbourne wearing a tarbrush. He looked over the Australian boxing scene and was guarded in in his comment. January 13, 1954.

Sammy Giancana (1908-1975), American mobster and boss of the 'Chicago Outfit', arriving at the U.S. District Court in Chicago. He was jailed for a year after refusing to cooperate with the grand jury investigation. June 1, 1965

Alphonse 'Scarface' Capone, a prominent citizen of Chicago who unfortunately experienced trouble with the Internal Revenue service Date: 1930

Anefo photo collection. Premier Biesheuvel is received by Queen Juliana at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague in connection with the cabinet crisis. July 19, 1972. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Formateur Biesheuvel receives proxy Minister of the Netherlands Antilles, S. G. M. Rozendal on Binnenhof The Hague. 30 June 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Dr. Bunche Flies In From New York. Photo Shows:- Dr. Ralph Bunche Photographed on his arrival at London Airport today.Dr. Ralph Bunche, Director at United Nations Trustor ships and Information from ***** self - Governing Territories, is here on a visit. He arrived by air from New York at London Airport this afternoon. March 11, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Manuel Mairena, hermano menor de Antonio Mairena. Sevilla, 1989.

Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY.

Spender-Lynch Wedding -- Peter Spencer, with is best man William P. Offenbacher of Shaker Heights, Cleveland, ***** before leaving the Australian Embassy for his marriage to Miss Ann Foster Lynch. The bridegroom and his best man graduated from Yale earlier this month. July 02, 1954. (Photo by Reni Photos).

Harold Lloyd, Cannes, 60s.

Ron Archer.... eyes off scoreboard.Willpower all rounder, Ron Archer, no manager of Channel of Brisbane, developed the willpower not to look the scoreboard.To a partner who coundn't understand this Ron Explained, "Two or three times I got out soon after looking at the score so no more of that." February 1, 1955. (Photo by The News and The Mail).

12/31/1965. Alejandro casana.

Egon Hanfstaengl. February 02, 1941. (Photo by Acme Newspictures, Inc.).

HENRY FONDA in THE WRONG MAN (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Sir James Bisset. August 1, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet has son. Premier de Jong in the TV studio in The Hague. April 17, 1968. The Hague, South Holland

J. Edgar Hoover, Director of FBI, Department of Justice, Portrait, Washington DC, USA, April 1940

Cyril Angles. February 20, 1938. (Photo by S. J. Hood).

President Harry Truman delivering his acceptance speech at Democratic National Convention. Convention Hall, Philadelphia, July 15, 1948. - (BSLOC_2014_15_51)

El cantante argentino Billy Cafaro en una actuación.

HENRY HATHAWAY.

Colin Clark. February 15, 1943. (Photo by The Telegraph)

Anefo photo collection. Yves Montand visits the Netherlands. March 4, 1952

ERNEST BORGNINE in MARTY (1955), directed by DELBERT MANN.

Crimi

Anefo photo collection. Nipkow discs for the left Tom Pauka (Radio Prize) and on the right Piet card (TV price). November 20, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Wim van Hanegem to AZ 1967, 8, C. Molenaar Kop. August 20, 1976

Lewis Arrives For Fight With Len Harvey -- John Henry Lewis with his opponent, Lewis Harvey on arrival at Waterloo, London.John Henry Lewis, the colored American holder of the world's light-heavyweight boxing title, arrived in London to-day for his title fight with Len Harvey at Wembley on Nov. 9th. October 12, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

The Soviet political leader Nikita Khrushchev is smiling to the journalists who are interviewing him next to the Yugoslav dictator Tito, on the occasion of the visit of Khrushchev in Yugoslavia. Beograd (Yugoslavia, now Serbia), 1963.

HOWARD HUGHES. 1947.

Fausto Coppi

DAVID JANSSEN in THE FUGITIVE (1963).

Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Vice President Richard Nixon during their 'debate' at the U.S. Exhibition in Moscow. July 24, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Henk Scholte Dutch Champion 47/2, Henk Scholte. February 16, 1964

Senior officials of the World Bank visiting Australia to examine industry and agriculture for possibility of further dollar loan. The Party arrived at Mascot on a RAAF Dakota. Vice President of the world Bank Mr. R.L. Garner dressed in casual clothes emphasizes a point with a wave of his cigarette.. In the background is member Mr. W.Fraser. December 05, 1954. (Photo by Hugh Clunies-Ross/Fairfax Media).

Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 Spanish Painter

MICKEY ROONEY; ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; ARTHUR FREED.

R.S. Gray. Photograph by L.J. Bruce-Chwatt.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard back from Far East on Soesterberg; Prince Bernhard during press conference. April 17, 1975

Huey Long Wounded -- Sen. Huey P. Long was shot and seriously wounded in the state capitol building. His assailant was killed. The above recent picture of Long shows him in a typical pose. September 8, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Opening Day Of The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.J. Drobny (Egypt) arriving at Wimbledon today. He plays in the first match against C. Grander (France). June 26, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

DAVID LEAN.

When the late Johnny Moves transferred from Melbourne to Sydney. British Theatre. Motor-Racing stars at opening of new Car Showrooms.Celebrities from the British entertainment and auto-racing world gathered at a cocktail party in London this week to celebrates the opening. of new sports car showrooms in Piccadilly. Among the guests were the doyen of British automobile racing, year, and another retired aristocrat-driver up to his 56th year, and another retired aristocrat-driver up to his 56th year, and another retired aristocrat-driver, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon.P.S. Actor-playwright Peter Ustinov relates an amusing anecdote to Lord Brabazon. Evening standard Picture. September 28, 1955

FERMI, ENRICO. FISICO ITALIANO. 1901-1954 REPRODUCCION FOTO.

Duke Of Windsor And His Memoirs Publishers Present Him With Special Edition of His BookThe Duke of Windsor pictured with special limited edition copy of his book "A king's Story", which was presented to him by the president of G.P.Putnam and Sons at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel, recently. The book is thrilling reading of the Duke's love story and his abdication from the throne. April 19, 1951.

Duke Breaks Another Record -- Neville Duke flying his sleeping red Hawker Hunter jet fighter, broke another record this afternoon, when he sped round the 100 kilometers closed circuit at an average speed of 709.2 mph, beating the previous record set up by the American in a Sabre jet earlier this year. The picture shows Duke's smile of victory after his flight, at Dunefold this afternoon. September 19, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Gert Carpenter receives golden and diamonds plate, Louis Armstrong and Gert Carpenter. May 27, 1965

Marc Bohan (born 1926), French fashion designer, photographed at the time he was Creative Director at Christian Dior following the departure of Yves St Laurent in 1960. Bohan worked for Robert Piguet, Molyneux and Jean Patou before joining Dior and after his stint there joined Hartnell where he remained until 1992. Date: 1960

12/31/1929. Juan Belmonte and Rafael Gómez Ortega "el Gallo". -.

Los Angeles, California: May 27, 1932 California governor James Rolph with actor Wallace Beery at a Shriners gathering.

Newspaper cutting with photograph of Frank Sinatra. Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor who is generally perceived as one of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold an estimated 150 million records worldwide.

12/31/1932. An image of the boxer Primo Carnera.

Anefo photo collection. Command NTS, arrival French minister Michel Debre (Kop). January 15, 1967

Bavarian State Premier Franz-Josef Strauss at a CDU election rally in Bochum, Germany, 20 September 1979, Europe

PETER FALK in THE CHEAP DETECTIVE (1978), directed by ROBERT MOORE.

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

Anefo photo collection. Gert Carpenter receives golden and diamonds plate, Louis Armstrong and Gert Carpenter. May 27, 1965

Man Without A Country -- Frank Russo, 44, looks glum in his cabin aboard the steamship Italia anchored in New York. He has been deported from this country five times and from Italy four times, neither nation allowing him to disembark. Russo was arrested in 1936 for an insurance fraud in Florida. At that time he claimed he was an Italian citizen and should be deported. Since then he has been shuttling back and forth. June 29, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

JOSEPH COTTEN.

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

Henry Hutchings. Semi-formal. Johnny, sack coat, tuxedo ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Henry Hutchings. Semi-formal. Johnny, sack coat, tuxedo ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

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