Mata Hari, 1876-1917

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Mata Hari, born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle MacLeod was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I. She was executed by firing squad in France. The idea of a beautiful exotic dancer using her powers of seduction as a spy made her name synonymous with the femme fatale. Her story has served as an inspiration for many books, films, and other works.

It has been said that she was convicted and condemned because the French Army needed a scapegoat, and that the files used to secure her conviction contained several falsifications. Some have even stated that Mata Hari could not have been a spy and was innocent.

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referencedIn Howe, Russell Warren, 1925-. Russell Warren Howe papers, 1949-1997. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Espionage papers, 1775-1956. Houghton Library
referencedIn Stravinsky-Diaghilev Foundation research files, 1920-1989. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Mata Hari papers., 1917 British Library
referencedIn Espionage papers, 1775-1956 . Houghton Library
referencedIn Strong, Philip G. (Philip Grandin), 1901-1971. Philip G. Strong collection on espionage, 1776-1970 (bulk 1930-1965) Princeton University Library
referencedIn Descriptive and Administrative Files Relating to Microfilm Publications of Seized and War Crimes Records, 1948–1980 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Anton H. J. Kok papers, 1895-1993 Hoover Institution Archives
referencedIn Autograph File, Z, 1735-1964. Houghton Library
referencedIn Link, Carl, 1887-. Carl Link postcard collection, circa 1904-circa 1960. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
referencedIn Kok, Anton H. J. Anton H. J. Kok papers, 1895-1993. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
creatorOf Zelle, Margaretha Geertruida, 1876-1917. Autograph correspondence card signed "Mata Hari" : Neuilly - St. James, to an unidentified gentleman, [no year] "Mercredi soir." Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Coopersmith, Jerome. Ballad for a firing squad : a musical play / book by Jerome Coopersmith ; lyrics by Martin Charnin ; music by Edward Thomas. University of California, Davis, Shields Library
referencedIn Coopersmith, Jerome. Mata Hari : an original musical play / book by Jerome Coopersmith ; lyrics by Martin Charnin ; music by Edward Thomas. University of California, Davis, Shields Library
creatorOf Mata Hari, 1876-1917. Papers, 1911-1917. Houghton Library
referencedIn Papers, 1911-1917. Houghton Library
creatorOf Papers, 1911-1917. Houghton Library
creatorOf Zeppelin, Ferdinand, Graf von, 1838-1917. Autograph file, Z, 1735-1938. Houghton Library
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referencedIn Gallant Ladies.

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Leeuwarden 02 NL
Vincennes (France) FR
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Espionage
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Dancer
Spies
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Birth 1876-08-07

Death 1917-10-15

Dutch

Dutch; Flemish

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