Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian.
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Rosalynn Carter
Carter was an American writer, activist and humanitarian.
Anne, Princess Royal
The Princess Royal turns 75 this week.
Ralph Bunche
Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat.
Andy Warhol
Warhol was born on this day in 1928.
Nelson Mandela
Mandela was photographed by Karsh in June, 1990, just four months after Mandela’s release from prison.
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969.
Chagall: Les années vençoises
“Les années vençoises” refers to the period when Chagall lived and worked in Vence.
Rudolph Nureyev
Nureyev is widely regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau was born on this day, June 11, in 1910.
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy had scored major victories when he won both the California and South Dakota presidential primaries.
Sukarno
Sukarno was the leader of the Indonesian struggle for independence.
Charles Joseph Clark
Clark served as the 16th prime minister of Canada.
Calgary Stampede
The Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival.
Jasper Johns
Johns was born on this day, May 15, in 1930.
Warren Buffett
94 year-old Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover died on this day, May 2, in 1972.
Zubin Mehta
Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music.
Edward R. Murrow
George Clooney recently made his Broadway debut playing Murrow.
Boston Public Library
We are pleased to announce the donation of 47 photographs to the Boston Public Library.
Estrellita Karsh, 1930-2025
Our dear Estrellita Karsh died peacefully at her home in Boston on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Melvin Calvin
The American biochemist known for the Calvin cycle.
John Updike
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author published around 60 books.
Vladimir Horowitz
Horowitz was a Russian and American pianist.
Linus Pauling
Pauling was an American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator.
Henry Segerstrom
Segerstrom was an esteemed American philanthropist, entrepreneur, cultural leader, and patron of the arts.
Helen Gurley Brown
Gurley Brown was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman.
Chuck Jones
Jones was an American animator, painter, voice actor and filmmaker.
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein was photographed by Karsh on this day, February 10, in 1985.
Ronald Reagan
After a career in radio and film, Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States.
Norman Mailer
Mailer was born on this day, January 31, in 1923.
Harold Prince
Prince was an American theatre director and producer.
Robert E. Sherwood
Newly added to the website we have this portrait of the American playwright and screenwriter.
Paul Nitze
Nitze was an American businessman and government official.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez was born on this day in 1941.
National Science Fiction Day
National Science Fiction Day is informally celebrated on January 2nd.
Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024
Carter served as 39th president of the United States.
Yousuf Karsh, 1908-2002
Karsh was born on this day, December 23, in 1908.
Harland Sanders
Sanders was founder of KFC.
Ralph Bunche
Bunche was an American political scientist, and diplomat.