Mamie Collection

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower with his wife-to-be, Mamie Doud, when he was commissioned and stationed in San Antonio, Texas, 1915

A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1624919 A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready, by Bret Harte)

Charles Dickens Reading To His Daughters, 1865, (1910). Creators: Mason & Co
Charles Dickens Reading To His Daughters, 1865, (1910). British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) with his daughters Mary and Kate in the garden of his home, Gads Hill, in Kent

Charles Dickens Reading to his Daughters, 1865. Creators: Mason & Co, Robert Hindry Mason
Charles Dickens Reading to his Daughters, 1865. British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) with his daughters Mary and Kate in the garden of his home, Gads Hill, in Kent. Postcard

Mamie Holland music hall male impersonator 1896-1963
Mamie Holland (Emily Alexander) male impersonator in music hall and musical comedy. Wearing three-piece checked suit with Homburg (?), spats and a cane

THEATER POSTER, 1920s. Advertisement for a jazz program at the Layfayette Theater in Harlem, New York, in the 1920s

Portrait two girls Midora Mamie American January 1
Portrait of two girls, Midora and Mamie; American; January 1, 1861; Hand-colored salted paper print; 20.4 × 15.8 cm (8 1, 16 × 6 1, 4 in.)

MAMIE EISENHOWER (1896-1979). Wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mamie (second row, third from left) and her grammar school class. Photograph, 13 May 1903

San Diago, Native American, head-and-shoulders portrait, 1905. Photograph by the Gerhard Sisters, Mamie and Emma

(1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, playing Scrabble
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, playing Scrabble. Photograph, mid 20th century

Mamie Sheridan Wolford. Date c1899

MAMIE SMITH (1883-1946). American blues singer

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"Mamie: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the glamorous music halls of the 1890s to the turbulent civil rights era, the name "Mamie" has left an indelible mark on our collective memory, and is a name that transcends time and connects us to remarkable individuals who have shaped our world. One such figure is Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. Mamie, his beloved wife, stood by his side through triumphs and challenges, bringing grace and elegance to their role in shaping America's destiny. But Mamie's influence extends beyond politics. In Bret Harte's engraving titled "A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready, " we catch a glimpse of another Mamie – perhaps a character from one of Harte's stories – whose spirit embodies resilience and determination. The literary world also holds a place for Mamie within its pages. Charles Dickens himself found solace in reading to his daughters in 1865, as depicted in Mason & Co's heartwarming illustration. The bond between father and daughters reminds us that love knows no bounds or limitations. Yet there are other facets to this multifaceted name. Enter Mamie Holland, a male impersonator who captivated audiences with her talent during an era when gender norms were strictly enforced. Her performances challenged societal expectations and paved the way for future generations seeking freedom of expression. In Harlem's vibrant jazz scene of the 1920s, a theater poster advertised an electrifying program at Layfayette Theater – reminding us how artistry can transcend barriers and unite diverse communities under one rhythm-filled roof. Amidst these tales lies Midora Mamie American January 1 - two girls immortalized in portrait form; their identities shrouded in mystery but their presence forever etched into history’s canvas like brushstrokes frozen in time. And then there are those whose names are forever linked to tragedy.