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Hildegarde poses with cat on Easter Sunday, 1925
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde holds a kitten as she sits on the back porch. She is dressed for Easter Sunday. A grass covered yard and the backs of neighboring houses are visible behind her. The photograph was taken by her sister "Honey."
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Early publicity photograph of Hildegarde, 1938
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde poses for a publicity photograph. She is wearing a black dress and long black gloves. On the back of the photograph she has written "I had forgotten my slip when I had this taken-- and you can notice that, yes?"
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Close up publicity photograph of Hildegarde, 1940-1945
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Close up publicity photograph of Hildegarde wearing a dark blouse with a decorative pin. Her hair is pulled up in the back and she is wearing a feathered hat.
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French promotional card for Hildegarde, 1935
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Promotional card for Hildegarde when she was performing in Cannes, France. The card consists of a collage of images depicting Hildegarde singing and playing the piano. White letters on the lower right portion of the card spell out the word...
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Hildegarde and her sister on winter day, 1940-1949
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde stands outside in the snow with her sister. The women are dressed in fur coats, gloves, and scarves. They are both laughing.
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Hildegarde in Central Park with her mother and sister, 1943
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Sell, Ida Jermain
Hildegarde stands in Central Park with her sister and their mother, Ida Jermain. Hildegarde and her mother are dressed in fur wraps, and Hildegarde is wearing a fur lined hat. The park, including the edge of a pond are visible behind them.
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Hildegarde and Florence Desmond pose with handkerchief, 1945
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Desmond, Florence, 1905-1993
Hildegarde poses with actress and impersonator Florence Desmond. Each of the women hold an end of Hildegarde's signature handkerchief. Both women are wearing long gloves and strapless gowns. Hildegarde's satin gloves are decorated with pearls. The...
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Hildegarde holding a vase of flowers on stage, 1945-1949
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde smiles as she stands on stage holding a vase of flowers. She is dressed in a flower print dress without gloves. A piano is visible to the left of the photograph. Some members of the audience can be seen in the background.
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Hildegarde poses with Milton Berle and Lauritz Melchior, 1946
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Berle, Milton; Melchior, Lauritz
Hildegarde poses with comedian Milton Berle and opera singer Lauritz Melchior. Hildegarde cringes and covers her ears as the two men sing.
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Hildegarde and Anna Sosenko, 1940-1949
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Sosenko, Anna
Hildegarde stands with her manager Anna Sosenko. Both women wear dark dresses and are holding a bouquet of flowers. Hildegarde is wearing a light colored hat and gloves and is clutching a sequined purse under her arm. Art work hangs on the wall...
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Hildegarde and her mother celebrate Christmas, 1950-1955
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Sell, Ida Jermain
Hildegarde and her mother, Ida Jermain, sit in front of a flocked Christmas tree. Surrounding the tree, and on the couch behind them are gifts and decorations. Hildegarde is dressed in a turquoise skirt and red and pink blouse. The two women sit...
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Publicity photograph of Hildegarde in her signature pose, 1955-1959
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Publicity photograph of Hildegarde wearing a white strapless gown and long white gloves. Her arms are lifted over her head in her signature pose.
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Publicity shot of Hildegarde sitting in chair, 1950-1959
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde poses for a publicity photograph while seated in a chair. She is wearing a black dress, long black gloves, pearls, a fur wrap, and a feathered hat.
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Hildegarde and Elizabeth Taylor in Paris, France, 1950
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Taylor, Elizabeth; Hilton, Conrad N., Jr.; Unidentified
Hildegarde and Elizabeth Taylor meet in the George V Hotel in Paris. To the right of Taylor is her husband, Conrad N. Hilton, Jr.
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Hildegarde practicing the piano, 1960-1965
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde seated on a piano bench as she plays the piano. She is wearing short sleeved polka dot dress and glasses. On top of the piano sit a lamp, sheet music and a handkerchief.
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Hildegarde performs on stage at the Plaza Hotel, 1960
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde performs on stage at the Plaza Hotel. She is wearing a floral print dress and long white gloves. Her right arm is outstretched to the audience as she holds the microphone and a handkerchief in her left hand. Band members and a grand...
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Publicity photograph of Hildegarde leaning on stool, 1970-1979
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Publicity photograph of Hildegarde leaning on a stool. She is wearing a dark turtle neck blouse with a long necklace and a fur hat.
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Hildegarde and Alice Faye on stage at Carnegie Hall, 1986
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Faye, Alice, 1915-1998
Hildegarde introduces Alice Faye during a performance at Carnegie Hall. Hildegarde is wearing cream colored pants and a sequined cream colored blouse with long gloves. She is holding the microphone and a handkerchief in her left hand. Behind the...
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Close up publicity photograph of Hildegarde, 1986
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Close up publicity photograph of Hildegarde. She is wearing a black blouse and holding a white handkerchief.
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Hildegarde celebrates 89th birthday, 1995
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde poses for a photograph during her 89th birthday party. The chocolate cake on the table in front of her is decorated with hearts and reads "Doin' Fine at 89." She is wearing a gold blouse with a black jacket.
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Hildegarde and Tommy Dorsey during radio show, 1947
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Dorsey, Tommy, 1905-1956
Hildegarde and big band leader Tommy Dorsey stand in front of a microphone. The two are turned to each other and smiling. Dorsey is dressed in a suit and tie. Hildegarde is wearing a dark dress with light colored ovals. She is wearing a wide...
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Hildegarde prepares for publicity photo shoot, 1950-1959
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
As part of her preparation for a publicity photo shoot Hildegarde gets advice from Mr. John about how to wear her fur stole. Wearing the stole, a fur hat, and long gloves, she sits at a dressing table and looks in the mirror. Mr. John, wearing a...
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Publicity photograph of Hildegarde wearing pink satin, 1940-1949
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde is dressed in a pink satin gown with long pink satin gloves. She is standing in what appears to be a living room. To her left is the edge of a cream colored couch and an end table with a framed photograph. Behind her is a second end...
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Publicity photograph of Hildegarde wearing purple gown, 1965-1969
Hildegarde, 1906-2005
Hildegarde poses for a photograph dressed in a purple dress, and long purple gloves. She is wearing a matching purple jacket which she holds open to reveal a dark pink inner lining. A framed painted portrait of herself hangs on the wall behind her.
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Peeling potatoes, n.d.
Indian children -- South Dakota; Nuns -- South Dakota; Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity -- South Dakota; Children -- South Dakota -- 1940-1950; Potatoes -- South Dakota; Food supply -- United States; Holy Rosary Mission...
Sister Agnescita, O.S.F., and girl students peeling “spuds” in children’s kitchen
Note by Archivist: Left to right Cecilia Comes (a.k.a. Comes Out Star), Iris Merrival, Vina Yankton, Fern Hollow Horn.
Holy Rosary Mission - Red Cloud Indian School

Boys by tent dressed to dance, n.d.
Oglala Indians -- Costume; War bonnets -- South Dakota; Buckskin -- South Dakota; Indian beadwork -- South Dakota; Indian featherwork -- South Dakota; Indian children -- South Dakota; Indian textile fabrics -- North America;
Boys by tent dressed to dance in "chiefs' costumes" and roach
Verso caption: Student group photos, intermediary 1941-1950.
Notes by Archivist: Left to right: Marvin Little Enemy, Oliver Blackfeather, Marvin Tuttle, Howard Bad Milk (a.k.a....
Holy Rosary Mission - Red Cloud Indian School

St. Paul’s Mission, n.d.
Catholic Church -- Missions -- South Dakota; Chapels -- South Dakota; Church buildings -- South Dakota; Catechists -- Catholic Church; Black Elk, 1863-1950; Congregations -- Catholic Church; Indian children -- South Dakota; Indian youth -- South...
Black Elk and congregation at St. Paul’s Mission
Verso caption: St. Paul’s Mission, north of Porcupine
Note by Archivist: Man on porch holding cap = Catechist Nicholas Black Elk, Sr. (a.k.a. Black Elk)
Holy Rosary Mission - Red Cloud Indian School

Black Elk teaching with rosary, n.d.
Catechists -- Catholic Church; Indian children -- South Dakota; Older Indians -- South Dakota; Rosary; Direct-mail fund raising; Black Elk, 1863-1950;
Nick Black Elk, Sr., teaching daughter Lucy Black Elk (a.k.a. Lucy Looks Twice) how to pray with rosary
Note by Archivist: Image taken later than related image from ca. 1910.
Holy Rosary Mission - Red Cloud Indian School

Egg hunters back from the tundra, 1938?
Dogs -- Alaska; Eskimo women -- Alaska; Firearms -- Alaska; Nuns -- Alaska; Parkas -- Alaska;
Received by Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, 1938-11
Verso caption: Egg Hunters out for a few days to the tundra. Left to right: Agatha Kayutak (postulant), Sr. Annie - Superior SOS [Society of Our Lady of the Snow a.k.a. Sisters of the...
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions

School group at Hooper Bay, 1937?
Catholic Church -- Missions -- Alaska; Eskimo children -- Alaska; Eskimo women -- Alaska; Eskimos -- Alaska; Nuns -- Alaska;
Verso caption: Catholic school children, Hooper Bay and Sr. Agnes, S.O.S. [Society of Our Lady of the Snow a.k.a. Sisters of the Snows] one of their teachers
Size: 11.3cm x 16.5cm
Negative no.: Same as Identifier
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions

Comanche dance at Plaza Santa Maria Mission, 1936
Indian beadwork -- New Mexico; Indian dance -- New Mexico; Indian featherwork -- New Mexico; Indians of North America -- New Mexico; Keresan women -- New Mexico; War bonnets -- New Mexico;
Comanche dance at Plaza Santa Maria Mission, a.k.a. St. Mary Margaret Mission, Paraje, Laguna Pueblo
Verso caption: Dancers - Plaza of Santa Maria Mission
Published in The Indian Sentinel, 1938-12
Size: 6cm x 10.5cm
Negative no.: Same...
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions

Mabel Mesteth (a.k.a. Aiyapiwin, "Talks about Him") and child, 1934
Indian children -- South Dakota; Indians of North America -- South Dakota; Oglala women -- South Dakota;
Verso caption: Mabel Mesteth - (Talks about Him) Aiyapiwin in Sioux
Published as front cover of The Indian Sentinel, 1937-12
Size: 13.4cm x 8cm
Negative no.: Same as Identifier
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions

Nick Black Elk teaching with rosary, 1910?
Black Elk, 1863-1950; Catechists -- Catholic Church; Indian children -- South Dakota; Indians of North America -- South Dakota; Rosary;
Verso caption: Nick Black Elk Catechist Sioux and daughter
Published in The Indian Sentinel, 1925
Size: 12.5cm x 7.5cm
Negative no.: Same as Identifier
Note by Archivist: Nick Black Elk, Sr., teaching daughter Lucy Black Elk (a.k.a....
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions

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