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Famous Personalities Collection (page 9)

"Iconic Moments: Celebrating the Lives of Famous Personalities" Ernest Hemingway Fishing

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New Hutton Brokerage Office
New York, New York: c. 1929 Stage star Irene Bordini visits the new uptown Hutton & Co stock brokerage office. She was the first customer at the new office and is looking over the tape with W.D

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William K. Vanderbilt
United States: c. 1887 William K. Vanderbilt sits in a wicker chair wearing riding boots and carnation in his lapel

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Charles Ponzi Deported
Boston, Massachusetts: October 7, 1934. Charles Ponzi covers his face in his cabin on the S.S. Vulcan as he is being deported back to Italy after spending more than ten years in jails for his get

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Economist Milton Friedman
San Francisco, California: February 10, 1967 A portrait of economist Milton Friedman

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Charles M Schwab
New York, New York: c. 1937 Charles M Schwab, chairman of the board of Bethlehem Steel, arrives from Europe aboard the S.S. Queen Mary

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Portrait Of Robert Lehman
New York, New York: c. 1946 A portrait of Robert Lehman, banker and head of Lehman Brothers

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Portrait Of August Belmont Jr
New York, New York: 1904. Portrait of August Belmont Jr. financier, banker, and race horse owner. He built New Yorks Belmont Park race track

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Natalie Wood At A Drive-In

Natalie Wood At A Drive-In
Hollywood, California: 1957. Natalie Wood displays the new drive in-movie speakers as she leans out of her car window

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
New York, New York: 1963. L-R: Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, Joan Sutherland perform on the Dinah Shore Chevy Show

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Pete Seeger & Friends Pete Seeger & Friends
New York, New York: c.1940. L-R: Baldwin (Butch) Hawes, John (Peter) Hawes, Pete Seeger. Seeger was one of the founders of the Almanac Singers

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: James Michener In Tokyo

James Michener In Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan: February 11, 1954 Author James Michener in front of the Imperial Theater where he attended the musical, Comedy of Miss Butterfly

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Rope Spinning Actress
Hollywood, California: c. 1954 Actress Ann Blyth shows off her cowgirl rope spinning skills

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Tall And Short Of It
United States: c. 1938. Robert Wadlow, the worlds tallest man, share sweeping duties with two members of the Doll family while on tour with the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: A Dance Team Does The Rhumba

A Dance Team Does The Rhumba
Hollywood, California: c. 1932 The dance team of Galante and Leonarda execute one of their flight maneuvers in their swing version of the rhumba

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A Scene With The Russian Ballet
Chicago, Illinois: November 29, 1944. A scene from a ballet with Tamara Toumanova and Richard Reed of the Russian Ballet while appearing in Chicago

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Comedienne Phyllis Diller

Comedienne Phyllis Diller
United States: c. 1960 A smiling portrait of comedienne Phyllis Diller

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Franklin Roosevelt In Pool

Franklin Roosevelt In Pool
Warm Springs, Georgia: 1928. Franklin Roosevelt exercises his polio damaged legs in the enclosed pool at Warm Springs, Georgia

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FDR Signs Social Security Bill
Washington, D.C.: 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Bill. Standing behind Roosevelt, left to right are: Rep

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: President Franklin Roosevelt

President Franklin Roosevelt
Warm Springs, Georgia: 1939. With a cigarette in a holder clenched in his teeth, a smiling Franklin Delano Roosevelt sits jauntily at the wheel of his convertible

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: President Franklin Roosevelt

President Franklin Roosevelt
Washington, D.C.: c. 1943 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a radio broadcast

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Actor Ronald Reagan
Hollywood, California: 1941 Actor Ronald Reagan defies bad guy Wallace Beery in a dramatic scene in the film, The Bad Men

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt Knitting

Eleanor Roosevelt Knitting
Washington, D.C.: June 2, 1936. Eleanor Roosevelt tried her hand at knitting at the Associated Country Women Of The Worlds exhibit at their triennial convention

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: FDR Addresses Labor Strikes

FDR Addresses Labor Strikes
Washington, D.C.: October 1, 1934 President Franklin Roosevelt tells of his plan to ask labor and industry for a truce from strikes and disorder until all means of settlement have been tried

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Einstein At Worlds Fair
New York, New York: 1939 Albert Einstein with his daughter on his lap at the opening of the Jewish Pavillion at the Worlds Fair in Flushing Meadows in Queens

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Portrait of Thomas Edison
United States: c. 1922 Portrait of Thomas Edison, inventor

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Earhart Arrives In Hawaii

Earhart Arrives In Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii: December 27, 1934 Aviatrix Amelia Earhart gets showered with leis as the Matson liner SS Lurline nears Honolulu. It is Earharts first visit to the Territory of Hawaii

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Amelia Earhart In Hawaii

Amelia Earhart In Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii: December 27, 1934. Amelia Earhart and her husband, George Putnam, are greeted by Lt. Johnson of the Naval Fleet Air Base

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Earhart Appears Before Senate

Earhart Appears Before Senate
Washington, D.C.: August 6, 1935 Noted aviatrix Amelia Earhart Putnam appeared today before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is conducting hearings on putting air transportation under

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Joe Dimaggio Heads For Yankees

Joe Dimaggio Heads For Yankees
San Francosco, California: c. 1940. The newly weds Dorothy Arnold and Joe DiMaggio bid adieu as Joe packs his glove for the start of baseball season with the New York Yankees

Background imageFamous Personalities Collection: Sonja Henie With Ski Gear

Sonja Henie With Ski Gear
California: c. 1936. World champion ice skater Sonja Henie poses with her ski gear




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"Iconic Moments: Celebrating the Lives of Famous Personalities" Ernest Hemingway Fishing: The legendary writer finds solace and inspiration in the tranquil art of angling, capturing the essence of his adventurous spirit. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn: Grace personified, Margot Fonteyn's ethereal movements on stage enchanted audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on ballet history. Khrushchev and Castro: A historic alliance unfolds as Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev engages in a spirited conversation with Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, shaping global politics during a tumultuous era. Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper: An iconic headline that reminds us how even renowned publications can falter, forever etching this infamous blunder into journalistic lore. Drummer Gene Krupa: With his electrifying beats and unmatched showmanship, Gene Krupa revolutionized jazz drumming while captivating audiences with his infectious energy. JFK Treason Poster: A chilling reminder of a nation grappling with conspiracy theories surrounding President John F. Kennedy's assassination—a haunting image that still sparks debate today. Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Golf: The dynamic duo showcases their off-screen camaraderie as they indulge in a friendly game of golf—an enduring friendship that brought laughter to millions around the world. American Gangster Al Capone: Infamous for his ruthless reign over organized crime during Prohibition-era America, Al Capone remains an enigmatic figure whose legacy continues to captivate our imagination. Isamu Noguchi with Paphnutius: Witnessing the union between sculptor Isamu Noguchi and Russian dancer Paphnutius brings together two artistic forces—each complementing one another's creativity through their shared passion for expression. Queen Elizabeth on the Phone.