Famous Figures

Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod-Zelle, the later Mata-Hari, (utmost left) and behind her captain Rudolph John MacLeod, her husband, on board the Prinses Amalia from the Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland on their way to the Dutch East Indies, probably at Southampton. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Rudolph and Norman John Mac Leod. 1899, Source: http://www.matahari.fantaseert.nl/homepage/show/pagina.php?paginaid=166970

A profile picture of Mata Hari in costume. 1910. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Mata Hari, Paris, Museum Guimet, Date: 13 March 1905. Source: Wikimedia Commons

This is a photo postcard of Mata Hari backstage with some of her many admirers. The photo dates from the 1920s, and was published by "Paris sur Scene." Source: Wikimedia Commons

Risque postcard of Mata Hari in costume. Source: “Souvenirs D’un Médecin des Prisons de Paris (Grasset, 1925)

Postcard of Mata Hari in Paris. Date: 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Color-tinted photo.

Postcard of Mata Hari in Paris. Date: 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Color-tinted photo.

Postcard of Mata Hari in Paris. Date: 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Color-tinted photo.

Postcard of Mata Hari in Paris. Date: 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Color-tinted photo.

Postcard of Mata Hari in Paris. Date: 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Color-tinted photo.

Mugshots of the famous Mata Hari.

Mata Hari on the day of her arrest. Date: 13 February 1917. Black and White Photo. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Black and white photograph c. 1917. Clipped from unknown contemporary French magazine.

Movie poster for the 1931 movie Mata Hari, starting Greta Garbo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

Black and Whte Photograph. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. In this scene Mata Hari is being led off for execution. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

The Execution of Mata Hari in 1917. Many sources show this as the actual execution, but it could also be a reconstruction for the movie of 1920. According to author Russell Warren Howe, it is indeed a reconstruction for the movie. No known photos were taken at the actual execution. Source: Wikimedia, Commons.

Caillaux Scandal: “L’Heroine du Jour.” “The Heroine of the Day.” Satirical Postcard: A statue of Henriette Caillaux replaces that of Joan of Arc in Paris. 1914, Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “Mme. Caillaux à St. Lazare.” Satirical Postcard commenting on Henriette Caillaux’s special treatment at Saint-Lazare.” Spring 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Photo portrait of Henriette Caillaux. Photo : circa 1910. Source: Documentation du Musée d'Orsay

Caillaux Scandal: “Les figures principales du procès Caillaux.” “The principal figures of the Caillaux Trial.” Postcard. Spring 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “L’Assassin: Mme . Caillaux. Un drame au Figaro. La Victime: M. Calmette.” “The murderer: Mme. Caillaux. The Drama at Le Figaro. The Victimre: M. Calmette.” Postcard. Spring 1914. Vincentiana Collections, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “La Confession avant les Assises.” “The Confession before the Assises.” Satirical, anti-clerical, postcard commenting on Henriette Caillaux’s character and crime. July 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Apres deliberation, la Cour condamne l’ACCUSEE After deliberation the Court condemns the ACCUSED: a manger 10111 Gamelles to eat 10111 Bowls contenant 21102 brochettes d’actions vereuses containing 21102 skewers of wormy actions a 216 jours de villegiature a son choix to 216 days at a resort of your choice et a 9659111 kilometres en auto avec son confesseur. and to traveling 9659111 kilometers by car with your confessor L’accusee repond: T.S.V.P. The accused responds: Yes, please. Contemporary satirical and anti-clerical postcard commenting on the court’s judgment pronounced on Madame Caillaux. At the end of her trial Madame Caillaux was found innocent. This card satirizes the “sentence” that she received by being freed. Date: 1914, Artist: L. Dupont. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“La Derniere etreinte, Avec le baiser, quelques paroles reconfortantes.” “The last interview, with a kiss, some comforting words.” Satirical and anti-clerical postcard on the imagined last meeting of Mme. Caillaux with the prison chaplain. Set in front of the Palace of Justice on the Ile de la Cite, Paris. The moving van is piled high with her possessions indicating the luxury that surrounded her during her imprisonment. She is shown wearing one of her signature hats that she wore on trial. The lecherous chaplain, with the red nose of a drinker, gropes as he kisses the released prisoner good-bye. 1914, Artist: L. Dupont. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“A Happy Easter for Madame Caillaux!!...” “A La Prison de Saint-Lazare” “At Saint-Lazare Prison” Front of a Flap-door Postcard. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“A Happy Easter for Madame Caillaux!!...” “Elle En Bouffera des z’haricots!” “She’ll be dining on beans!” Open flap of contemporary satirical postcard. Madame Caillaux is sitting in her cell at Saint-Lazare prison dressed ina ball gown with jewels and a tiara. The satire imagines her reaction to being served the ordinary prison fare. It was well-known that she was being held in a special cell with special privileges and access to her own food. Date: 1914 (In 1914 Easter was on April 12th). Artist and publisher: Unknown. . Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal:  Portrait of Joseph Caillaux. c. 1914, Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux scandal: “Madame change d’adresse.” “Madame changes her address.” Henriette Caillaux leaves Saint-Lazare for her trial at the Court of Assises. Satirical Postcard, July 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “L’Automobile qui la conduira aux Assises.” “The Auto that will take her to the Assises.” Satirical postcard July 1914 Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “La Réponse de ‘la Dame.’” “The Lady’s Response.” Satirical Postcard of Henriette Caillaux’s trial. July 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “Son Chapeau (pour les Assises)” “Her hat for the (trial at the) Assises.” Satirical Postcard commenting on the fashionable hats worn by Henriette Caillaux at her murder trial. July 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “Son Départ de St. Lazare.” “Her departures from Saint-Lazare.” Satirical, anti-clerical, postcard commenting on Henriette Caillaux’s departure from Saint-Lazare to her trial.” July 1914. Vincentiana Collections, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Caillaux Scandal: “Saint-Lazare Plage.” “The Bathing Beach at Saint-Lazare.” Satirical Postcard: Commeting on the special treatment received by Henriette Caillaux at Saint-Lazare. 1914 Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Paris Le Petit Journal Supplement Illustre 27 January 1895, Volume 60, Number 219. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“Death of Felix Faure.” Le Petit Journal, 27 January 1894. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Madame Steinheil’s trial L’Illustration. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Madame Steinheil “My Memoirs,” by Marguerite Steinheil 1912. Black and White Photograph. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

Photograph of Marguerite Steinheil Date: 1912 Photographer: Claude Harris Place: London. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“My Husband, M. Steinheil in 1898.” “My Memoirs,” by Marguerite Steinheil 1912. Black and White Photograph. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Photograph of Felix Faure (1841-1899) Taken from Marguerite Steinheil “My Memoirs” (New York: Sturgis & Walton, 1912) Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

(Juliette my fellow prisoner, seated on her bed) A sketch by Mme. Steinheil Dated 1909. From Marguerite Steinheil “My Memoirs” (New York: Sturgis & Walton, 1912) Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Taken From Marguerite Steinheil “My Memoirs” (New York: Sturgis & Walton, 1912). Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“Objects I Used In Prison.” “My Memoirs, “ by Marguerite Steinheil 1912. Black and White Photograph. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Contemporary satirical postcard of Marguerite Steinheil. Date: 1909. Artist: Xavier Sager. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“L’Affaire De L’Impasse Ronsin.  Madame Steinheil et son Avocat Maitre Aubin.” “The Affair of the Ronsin Impasse.  Madame Steinheil and her lawyer Maitre Aubin.” 1908. Postcard. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“Madame Steinheil devant la cour d’Assises.”  “Madame Steinheil’s trial at the Court of Assises.” “M. Buchotte, Commissaire de Police et Rémy Couillard.”  Black and White Postcard, c. 1908. Vincentiana Collection Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“L’Impasse Ronsin” “The Ronsin Cul-de-Sac” Contemporary postcard portraying the street leading to the Steinheil residence during the murder investigation. Date: 1908 Ediition: Editio EDL. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Paris-La Villa Steinheil La Maison du Crime Impasse Ronsin Paris: The Steinheil House Crime Scene Located on the Impasse Ronsin Contemporary postcard portraying the house where the Steinheil murders took place. Date: 1908 Publisher: Gondry, Editeur, Paris. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Hôtel Steinheil, Impasse Ronsin [Paris, 15e arrondissement, lieu du double meurtre de 1908] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol] Source: http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b69129604

“Madame Steinheil Devant La Cour D’Assises. Attitude de Mme. Steinheil devant la Cour d’Assises.” “Madame Steinheil before the Assises Court. Attitude of Mme. Steinheil at the Assises Court.” Postcard, 1908. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“L’Affaire du Impasse Ronsin. La Famille Steinheil” “The Affair of the Ronsin Impass. The Steinheil Family.” Postcard. c. 1907. Vincentiana Collections, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Sœurs de Marie-Joseph, Sœur Léonide (Justine-Julie Lateuligne) Officier of the Legion of Honor. Prison Saint-Lazare, rue Saint-Denis, 10th arrondisement, Paris. Black and White Photograph. VU, 1931

Sœurs de Marie-Joseph, Sœurs Marie-Perpéture (Gabrielle-Claudine Chabat), superior, Legion of Honor. Prison Saint-Lazare, rue Saint-Denis, 10th arrondisement, Paris, France. Newspaper Clippings. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Sœurs de Marie-Joseph, Sœurs Marie-Perpéture (Gabrielle-Claudine Chabat), superior, Legion of Honor. Prison Saint-Lazare, rue Saint-Denis, 10th arrondisement, Paris, France. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University.

Prison Saint-Lazare, rue Saint-Denis, 10th arrondisement, Paris. Sœur Leonide, sœur surveillante, Sœurs de Marie-Joseph, wearing her decorations. Public Domain image.

Postcard Portrait Victor Margueritte (1866-1942) French Novelist Date: c. 1930 Photographer: Henri Manuel

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

From the 1931 Warner Brothers movie, Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro. Black and White Photo. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collection and Archives, DePaul University.

Closed Postcard. c. 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Archives & Special Collections, DePaul University

Que Fait-Elle?  What is she doing. Ses Distractions a St. Lazare.  Her activities at St. Lazare. Elle cherche ses puces… She looks for her fleas. Oh! La sale!.... Oh! How dirty! Satirical postcard of Henriette Caillaux with tiara, imprisoned in Cell #12 at Saint-Lazare. c. 1914. Vincentiana Collection, Archives & Special Collections, DePaul University

“Madame Steinheil Devant La Cour D’Assises. Attitude de Mme. Steinheil devant la Cour d’Assises.” “Madame Steinheil before the Assises Court. Attitude of Mme. Steinheil at the Assises Court.” Postcard, 1908. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Commisionaire de la Prison Saint-Lazare. Black and White Engraving. Vincentiana Collections, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Sœurs de Marie-Joseph, prison chaplain Alphonse Dommergue and three sisters. Prison Saint-Lazare, rue Saint-Denis, 10th arrondisement, Paris. Black and White Photograph

Two Legionnaries from Saint-Lazare, taken from “Saint Lazare 1849-1949 Cent Ans de Vie Religieuse et d’Obscur Devouement a Saint-Lazare.”

Song by Aristide Bruant from “Dan les Rue.” Illustration by Steinlen, Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Aristide Bruant c. 1900. Collection Felix Potin. Black and White Photograph. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

“Le Chat Noir” Caveau Artistique, 68 Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre, Paris. c. 1900. Black and White Postcard. Vincentiana Collection, Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University

Aristide Bruant, First verse, Saint-Lazare c. 1900, Archives-Special Collections, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois