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Celebrities 1920s-1960s

Portrait photographs of celebrities 1926-1963Created by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1930
Salvatore Dali with ocelot friend at St Regis / World Telegram & Sun photo by Roger Higgins.
A random collection of portraits of people famous between 1926-1963
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"We're sorry, but Roy Campanella is ill a[nd ...] not be able to appear [...] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Roger Higgins.

"We're sorry, but Roy Campanella is ill a[nd ...] not be able to appea...

Photograph shows a disappointed Stephen Cummings, age 5, wearing baseball uniform, sitting on the sidewalk next to his baseball glove, hands on his cheeks, elbows on knees, baseball bat across his lap, looking ... More

[Portrait of William Faulkner] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of William Faulkner] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VII MM 1. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Zero Mostel, as Leopold Bloom in Ulysses in Night [...]]

[Portrait of Zero Mostel, as Leopold Bloom in Ulysses in Night [...]]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV QQ 9. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Brion Gysin] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Brion Gysin] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XII BB 6. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Joe Louis, Greenwood Lake, N.Y.]

[Portrait of Joe Louis, Greenwood Lake, N.Y.]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: X V 3. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a ... More

[Portrait of Julia Peterkin] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Julia Peterkin] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: V C 28. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a... More

[Portrait of Mattiwilda Dobbs] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Mattiwilda Dobbs] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IX MM 7. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Ethel Waters] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Ethel Waters] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IX N 34. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Josephine Baker, full-length portrait, facing front]

[Josephine Baker, full-length portrait, facing front]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV. H.H. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Roy Atkins] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Roy Atkins] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: III G 34. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of James V. Lowe, baritone and member of the Music Department at Fisk University]

[Portrait of James V. Lowe, baritone and member of the Music Departmen...

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XIII VV 14. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[Portrait of Greta Keller] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Greta Keller] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIV Q 15. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

[Portrait of Carson McCullers] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Carson McCullers] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV QQ 11. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Bennett Cerf] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Bennett Cerf] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XVII A 18. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

[Mary A. Shanley, New York City detective - "pickpockets' captor fears that she might look tough"]

[Mary A. Shanley, New York City detective - "pickpockets' captor fears...

Photograph (recto) shows Mary A. Shanley, New York City detective, half-length portrait, facing left, holding service revolver; the halftone (verso) shows (from the newspaper) the published version with two add... More

[Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie (John Birks)]

[Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie (John Birks)]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: I OO 16. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Alfred Lunt] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Alfred Lunt] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: O D 21. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a... More

[Portrait of Anna May Wong] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Anna May Wong] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIII I 32. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

Chrystal Herne, George Grantham Bain Collection

Chrystal Herne, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows American stage actress Chrystal Herne (1883-1950) of the early 20th century. (Source: Flickr Commons, May 2016) Title and date from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms... More

Exhibits famous Gutenberg Bible. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of the Library of Congress, exhibits the famous Gutenberg Bible, printed about 1450 by John Gutenberg, the inventor of printing. The Bible is a part of the Vollbehr collection, brought to the United States this year by a special Congressional approriation and now open th the public at the Library. 121530

Exhibits famous Gutenberg Bible. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of the Libr...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit holding a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. ... More

Last survivor of Greely Arctic Expedition honored on 80th birthday. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Brig. General David L. Brainard, U.S.A. Retired, was singally honored today on the occasion of his 80th birthday. At a ceremony at the Army and Navy Club the famous explorer was presented with a scroll making him the first honorary member of the American Polar Society. Mrs. Marie Ahnighito Peary Stafford, daughter of the late Robert E. Peary, is shown making the presentation while Russel J. Walreth, Vice President of the American Polar Society, looks on

Last survivor of Greely Arctic Expedition honored on 80th birthday. Wa...

A black and white photo of two men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informati... More

[Portrait of Van Vechten Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]

[Portrait of Van Vechten Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV L 16. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead forgot his official duties for a while today to welcome his talented actress daughter, Tallulah, at the Capitol today. Miss Bankhead is in the Capitol to open in a new play "Reflected Glory." Left to right: Tallulah Bankhead, Speaker of the House, and Mrs. Bankhead

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House Willia...

A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gen... More

[Napoleon Hill, attorney and journalist, three-quarter length portrait, seated in a chair, holding his book "Think and Grow Rich"]

[Napoleon Hill, attorney and journalist, three-quarter length portrait...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Barney Josephson, full-length portrait, standing next to a modern painting] / World Telegram & Sun photo by C.M. Stieglitz.

[Barney Josephson, full-length portrait, standing next to a modern pai...

NYWT&S staff photo. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Woody Guthrie, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, playing a guitar that has a sticker attached reading: This Machine Kills Fascists] / World Telegram photo by Al Aumuller.

[Woody Guthrie, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, playing a ...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y., between 1946 and 1948]

[Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y...

Public domain photograph of music band, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harlem / World Telegram & Sun photo by Dick DeMarsica.

Harlem / World Telegram & Sun photo by Dick DeMarsica.

Photograph shows a group of Puerto Ricans, at Newark airport, who just arrived by plane from Puerto Rico waiting to be transported to New York. NYWT&S staff photograph. Title from news agency caption on item. F... More

[Portrait of Deryk Sampson, Lynn Carver, Justin Arndt, and Clair Dorward, Famous Door, New York, N.Y., ca. Sept. 1947]

[Portrait of Deryk Sampson, Lynn Carver, Justin Arndt, and Clair Dorwa...

Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb In: "Deryck at the door with Lynne," Down Beat, v. 14, no. 19 (Sept. 10, 19... More

[Vincent Alo, alias Jimmy Blue Eyes, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[Vincent Alo, alias Jimmy Blue Eyes, head-and-shoulders portrait, faci...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Date stamped on recto: Feb 4 1950. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Diners' Club Pres Ralph Schneider & Miss Joan Hurley checking on the payable ledger / World Telegram & Sun photo by Herman Hiller.

Diners' Club Pres Ralph Schneider & Miss Joan Hurley checking on the p...

NYWT&S staff photo. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Two of the lassies from Bob Barrett's Pipers and Drummers--Josephine Barrett age 10 [and] Madeline Ryan age 10 / World Telegram photo by Walter Albertin.

Two of the lassies from Bob Barrett's Pipers and Drummers--Josephine B...

Josephine Barrett and Madeline Ryan, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing Irish band uniforms, at Saint Patrick's Day Parade, New York City. NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York Wor... More

[Leonard Bernstein, half-length portrait, facing right, seated at piano, making annotations to musical score] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al. Ravenna.

[Leonard Bernstein, half-length portrait, facing right, seated at pian...

NYWT&S staff photograph by Al Ravenna. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Charles Schulz, half-length portrait, facing front, seated at drawing table with drawing of Charlie Brown] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Roger Higgins.

[Charles Schulz, half-length portrait, facing front, seated at drawing...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Meyer Lansky, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, being led by detective for booking on vagrancy charge at 54th Street police station, New York City] / N.Y. World Telegram & Sun photo by Orlando Fernandez.

[Meyer Lansky, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, being led ...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Meyer Lansky, half-length portrait, facing front] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al. Ravenna.

[Meyer Lansky, half-length portrait, facing front] / World Telegram & ...

NYWT&S staff photo by Al. Ravenna. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Four Miss America candidates: Jacque Baker (Miss Iowa), Linda(?) Mead (Miss Mississippi), Sharon O'Neal (Miss Kansas), Suzie Jackson (Miss Arkansas)] / World-Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna.

[Four Miss America candidates: Jacque Baker (Miss Iowa), Linda(?) Mead...

New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). NYWT&S staff photograph by Al Ravenna.

[Marty Allen, half-length portrait, holding wallet with six credit cards extended in accordion fashion] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna.

[Marty Allen, half-length portrait, holding wallet with six credit car...

NYWT&S staff photo by Al Ravenna. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Perry Como during rehearsal / World -Telegram photo by Walter Albertin.

Perry Como during rehearsal / World -Telegram photo by Walter Albertin...

Perry Como, half-length portrait, facing slightly right. NYWT&S staff photo. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Narcotics agents with over 400 lbs. of marijuana / World Telegram & Sun photo by Ed Ford.

Narcotics agents with over 400 lbs. of marijuana / World Telegram & Su...

Narcotics agents (left to right) Capt. Edward Sheehy, George M. Belk and James A. Flynn pose with packages of marijuana in suitcases. NYWT&S staff photo by Ed Ford. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper... More

[Bayard Rustin and Dr. Eugene Reed at Freedom House] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna.

[Bayard Rustin and Dr. Eugene Reed at Freedom House] / World Telegram ...

Bayard Rustin (left) and Dr. Eugene Reed (right), seated behind table. NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Albert Shanker, Pres of U.F.T. holds report issued by mediators to Mayor Robert Wagner that helped to stop strike threat of teachers / World Telegram & Sun photo by Walter Albertin.

Albert Shanker, Pres of U.F.T. holds report issued by mediators to May...

Albert Shanker, half-length portrait, facing front. NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Constance B. Motley, half-length portrait, seated, facing front]

[Constance B. Motley, half-length portrait, seated, facing front]

Photograph by Fred Palumbo. NYWTS staff photo. Newspaper clipping on verso: Mrs. Constance Baker Motley, sometimes known as "Madame President." Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Phot... More

Icon Abe Fortas, public domain photograph

Icon Abe Fortas, public domain photograph

Portrait, bust, facing right. Photo by Marion S. Trikosko. This record contains unverified data from "Famous People" reference aid. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet availab... More

Mr. Neil Simon, author, sitting on windowsill at home pouring over a script of play he wrote / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna.

Mr. Neil Simon, author, sitting on windowsill at home pouring over a s...

NYWT&S staff photo by Al Ravenna. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Muhammad Ali, bust portrait] / World Journal Tribune photo by Ira Rosenberg.

[Muhammad Ali, bust portrait] / World Journal Tribune photo by Ira Ros...

NYWT&S staff photo. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Portrait of Doris Day and Kitty Kallen, Central Park, New York, N.Y., ca. Apr. 1947]

[Portrait of Doris Day and Kitty Kallen, Central Park, New York, N.Y.,...

Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb In: "Spring maids on the cover," Down Beat, v. 14, no. 8 (Apr. 9, 1947). Fo... More

[Portrait of Kitty  Carlisle, as the Prince in Fledermaus]

[Portrait of Kitty Carlisle, as the Prince in Fledermaus]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XII E 37. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Charlotte Holloman]

[Portrait of Charlotte Holloman]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XVII NN 14. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[Portrait of Sammy Davis, Jr., at Urban League benefit at Birdland]

[Portrait of Sammy Davis, Jr., at Urban League benefit at Birdland]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: I PP 10. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Kristians Tonny] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Kristians Tonny] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XVI K 16. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Alicia Markova, "The Dying Swan"]

[Portrait of Alicia Markova, "The Dying Swan"]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV FF 10. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Ruby Dee] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Ruby Dee] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: X TT 13. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Anna May Wong] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Anna May Wong] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XIV S 6. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Jack Cole] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Jack Cole] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV L 24. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Mahalia Jackson] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Mahalia Jackson] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV TT 19. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Roy Eaton] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Roy Eaton] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VII QQ 6. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of George M. Cohan] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of George M. Cohan] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XI E 36. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Dave Brubeck, with sheet music as backdrop]

[Portrait of Dave Brubeck, with sheet music as backdrop]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV MM 14. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Althea Gibson, holding tennis ball and racket]

[Portrait of Althea Gibson, holding tennis ball and racket]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VI QQ 21. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Eugene O'Neill, at Sea Island Bend]

[Portrait of Eugene O'Neill, at Sea Island Bend]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV J 33. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Gore Vidal] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Gore Vidal] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IX FF 5. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Pierre Balmain and Ruth Ford making a dress]

[Portrait of Pierre Balmain and Ruth Ford making a dress]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XX DD 21. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Gertrude Stein, with dog Pepe, Biliguin]

[Portrait of Gertrude Stein, with dog Pepe, Biliguin]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXI F 3. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade]

[Portrait of Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XI MM 19. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Anna May Wong, "Turandot" at Westport]

[Portrait of Anna May Wong, "Turandot" at Westport]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: V L 6. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a ... More

[Portrait of Claudia McNeil, as Mamie in Simply Heavenly by Langston Hughes]

[Portrait of Claudia McNeil, as Mamie in Simply Heavenly by Langston H...

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV PP 14. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Roald Dahl] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Roald Dahl] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XII LL 2. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Marlon Brando, in A Streetcar Named Desire]

[Portrait of Marlon Brando, in A Streetcar Named Desire]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XIX FF 10. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

[Portrait of Colin McPhee] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Colin McPhee] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: IV H 21. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, ... More

[Portrait of Artur Rubinstein] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Artur Rubinstein] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIII L 21. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[Portrait of Jean Marais] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Jean Marais] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: II HH 17. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Nora Holt] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Nora Holt] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV NN 10. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

[Portrait of Shirley Graham] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Shirley Graham] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VIII CC 17. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[Portrait of Diego Rivera and Frida (Kahlo) Rivera]

[Portrait of Diego Rivera and Frida (Kahlo) Rivera]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XVI 2. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a ... More

[Portrait of Paul Taylor, in Episodes, New York City Ballet]

[Portrait of Paul Taylor, in Episodes, New York City Ballet]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VIII RR 8. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

[Portrait of Adele Addison] - Public domain portrait print

[Portrait of Adele Addison] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XV MM 15. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities,... More

Dorothy Sebastian, George Grantham Bain Collection

Dorothy Sebastian, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows actress Dorothy Sebastian (1903-1957). (Source: Flickr Commmons project, 2019) Title and date from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Clothing described on negative: "Sport... More

[Benny Goodman, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing down, at music stand, with clarinet] / World Telegram photo C.M. Stieglitz.

[Benny Goodman, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing down, ...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Stamped on back: Last time used Aug. 23 1947,. Stamped on back: Last time used Jan. 11 1938. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library... More

[Judith Anderson, half-length portrait, reclining, clutching flowers, facing right]

[Judith Anderson, half-length portrait, reclining, clutching flowers, ...

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XIII A 22. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[Elisabeth Bergner, half-length portrait, facing front] / World Telegram staff photo.

[Elisabeth Bergner, half-length portrait, facing front] / World Telegr...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Mary Agnes Shanley, New York City detective, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

[Mary Agnes Shanley, New York City detective, head-and-shoulders portr...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Date stamped on verso: Jun 11 1937. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Janet MacRorie, head-and-shoulders portrait, seated, facing front] / photo by World-Telegram.

[Janet MacRorie, head-and-shoulders portrait, seated, facing front] / ...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). On verso: Original photo pub. Jan. 28, 1938 Sold to Mr. Hill of Life Magazine for five dollars Mar.... More

[Joseph Hergesheimer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, smoking cigar] / World Telegram photo by Al Aumuller.

[Joseph Hergesheimer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, smoki...

New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[David O. Selznick, bust portrait, facing front] / World Telegram photo by Edward Lynch.

[David O. Selznick, bust portrait, facing front] / World Telegram phot...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Mrs. Alois Hitler, half-length portrait, seated at table offering British war relief information, facing front; similiar posters on wall behind her] / World-Telegram photo by Al Aumuller.

[Mrs. Alois Hitler, half-length portrait, seated at table offering Bri...

NYWT&S Staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Mrs. Dorothy Draper, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front] / World Telegram photograph by Fred Palumbo.

[Mrs. Dorothy Draper, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front] / Wor...

NYWT&S staff photograph. . Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Kay Boyle, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / World Telegram photo by Al Ravenna.

[Kay Boyle, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / World Telegram...

NYWT&S staff photo by Al Ravenna. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection.

[Female fans eagerly waiting to see Frank Sinatra] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Edward Lynch.

[Female fans eagerly waiting to see Frank Sinatra] / World Telegram & ...

Photograph showing an enthusiastic crowd of young female fans, some waving pictures of Sinatra, being held back by a barrier rope and a theater usher outside the Paramount Theater. NYWT&S staff photograph. News... More

[Portrait of Doris Day and Kitty Kallen, Central Park, New York, N.Y., ca. Apr. 1947]

[Portrait of Doris Day and Kitty Kallen, Central Park, New York, N.Y.,...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottlieb Collection Assignment No. 104 (gottlieb assignment) 104 (assign... More

[Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y., ca. July 1947]

[Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y., ca. July 1947]

Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottli... More

Angela Calomiris, photographer and FBI informant within the U.S. Communist Party World Telegram photo by Roger Higgins

Angela Calomiris, photographer and FBI informant within the U.S. Commu...

Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Football team -- 1891 -- Rutgers University / World Telegram & Sun photo by F. J. Higgins.

Football team -- 1891 -- Rutgers University / World Telegram & Sun pho...

Photograph shows group portrait of the Rutger College's 1891 football team. NYWT&S staff photograph. No. 1560F (Neg. file no. R-1221). Newspaper clipping: These were the Stalwarts of Rutgers' 1891 team. Rutger ... More

[Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, full-length portrait, standing, facing right] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Fred Palumbo.

[Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, full-length portrait, standing, facing right]...

NYWT&S staff photo. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[William Zeckendorf sits behind desk in his "cylindrical office" in New York City] / World-Telegram photo by Dick DeMarsico.

[William Zeckendorf sits behind desk in his "cylindrical office" in Ne...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection.

[Grandma Moses donating her painting "Battle of Bennington" to Mrs. George Kuhner who accepts it for DAR] / World-Telegram photo by Roger Higgins.

[Grandma Moses donating her painting "Battle of Bennington" to Mrs. Ge...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

[Dr. Selman Waksman, half-length portrait, facing left at work in the laboratory] / World Telegram & Sun photo by Roger Higgins.

[Dr. Selman Waksman, half-length portrait, facing left at work in the ...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Mary Garden at Town Hall / World Telegram & Sun photo by Herman Hiller.

Mary Garden at Town Hall / World Telegram & Sun photo by Herman Hiller...

Mary Garden, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Dr. Joyce Brothers, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, holding book she wrote] / World Telegram photo by Phyllis Twacht

[Dr. Joyce Brothers, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, holdi...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Paddy Chayefsky, half-length portrait, seated at typewriter, facing left] / World-Telegram photo by Walter Albertin.

[Paddy Chayefsky, half-length portrait, seated at typewriter, facing l...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

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