Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-8 of 8

Photograph

Ganna Walska Holding a Cat

Date: 1921
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Ganna Walska, Polish opera singer, holding a cat. At the time this picture was taken, Ganna Walska was th...
Photograph

The Big Parade Marquee

Date: 1927
Description: A crowd is gathered around MGM's "trackless train" outside the Astor Theater where "The Big Parade" is showing. Also visible is a gigantic advertisement fo...
Photograph

Arthur Page and Statue of Liberty

Date: 
Description: Arthur W. Page (far left in eyeglasses and hat), poses with business associates and a little girl in costume. The Statue of Liberty is in the background.
Photograph

Portrait of a Man, West Fifties

Date: 1968
Description: Close-up of a man in a suit leaning on a metal-work railing in the neighborhood of the West Fiftieth Streets.
Photograph

Young Orson Welles

Date: 09 23 1933
Description: Portrait of a young Orson Wells wearing a suit, heavily retouched to isolate him from the background.
Photograph

Edith Storey, Ambulance Driver

Date: 05 1919
Description: "For months Miss Storey has been driving a war ambulance in the streets of New York--a work no less valuable than handling one behind the Flanders lines. A...
Photograph

North End of Times Square

Date: 1924
Description: Times Square in New York City facing north on a foggy winter day in January or February. On the right is Loew's State Theatre which is playing "Big Brother...
Photograph

William Gillette

Date: 1916
Description: Actor's headshot of stage and early film actor William Gillette, best remembered for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. Signature bottom right.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: