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The Harris & Ewing, Inc. Collection of photographic negatives. Washington DC.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1915
HOOVER, HERBERT C - Public domain photograph, glass negative
The Harris & Ewing, Inc. Collection of photographic negatives includes glass and film negatives taken by Harris & Ewing, Inc., which provide excellent coverage of Washington people, events, and architecture, during the period 1905-1945.

Harris & Ewing, Inc., gave its collection of negatives to the Library in 1955. The Library retained about 50,000 news photographs and 20,000 studio portraits of notable people.

Approximately 28,000 negatives have been processed and are available online. (About 42,000 negatives still need to be indexed.)
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Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washing... More

Frances Perkins, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Frances Perkins, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of two men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Har... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A woman standing in front of a casket with flowers in it, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in ... More

Joseph Byrns, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Joseph Byrns, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information abou... More

Wedding - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Wedding - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A group of people standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harr... More

This is Hopson. This photograph of Howard C. Hopson, witness sought for many days by two congressional committees investigating the utility lobby, was made when he appeared before the House committee. 81335

This is Hopson. This photograph of Howard C. Hopson, witness sought fo...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General ... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A man and a woman sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. and... More

Rural electrification program speeded. Executives of the Rural Electrification Administration gather around their chief, Morris L. Cooke, as seven projects are launched to give 4,000 farm homes electric light. Cooke is seated. From the left, standing: Melvin O. Swanson, Chief Engineer; W.E. Herring, Special Assistant to the Administrator; L.A. Sears, Chief of Projects Section Guy Thaxon, Engineer, and Charles W. Bass, Assistant Chief Engineer, 11435

Rural electrification program speeded. Executives of the Rural Electri...

A group of men standing around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information a... More

John Nance Garner - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

John Nance Garner - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A man sitting at a desk with a lot of papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

At Split-Coin hearing. Testifying before the House Coinage Committee are C.M. Hester, Assistant General Counsel of the Treasury Department, and Miss Mary O'Reilly, assistant director of the U.S. Mint, as congress propares to consider the plea of several states that they be allowed to issue coins in fractional cents for sales tax purposes. Miss O'Rielly has been with the Mint for 32 years. 8835

At Split-Coin hearing. Testifying before the House Coinage Committee a...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General ... More

L to r: Frank A. Vanderlip, NY Banker, and Sen. Frank Couzens, R. of Mich

L to r: Frank A. Vanderlip, NY Banker, and Sen. Frank Couzens, R. of M...

Two men sitting at a table with papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; H... More

Lab classroom - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Lab classroom - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

An old photo of a classroom full of chairs, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris ... More

Billie Mitchell takes stand. General William Mitchell, former head of the U.S. Air Corps, was one of the outstanding witnesses to give testimony at the secret hearing of the House Military Affairs Committee considering the Wilcox Air Base Bill. 21335

Billie Mitchell takes stand. General William Mitchell, former head of ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table with papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Joseph Byrns, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Joseph Byrns, center - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A couple of people standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Har... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washin... More

Big talk on little houses. These high officials of the New Deal's housing family photographed as they concluded a conference with President Roosevelt. From the left: Stewart McDonald, head of the FHA?; Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Morris L. Coske, head of Rural Electrification, and Peter Grimm, housing expert working in the Treasury Department. Grimm and his associates from New York are concluding a report on housing conditions east of the Mississippi which is expected to show only from 2 to 4 percent vacancies. His report to the President is expected to have a bearing on the future policy of both Federal Housing, Works Progress Administration, the Rural Electrification program and Rural Resettlement, 102935

Big talk on little houses. These high officials of the New Deal's hous...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informati... More

New York City - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

New York City - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of a boat in the water, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Har... More

Steward MacDonald, F.H.A - Public domain dedication image

Steward MacDonald, F.H.A - Public domain dedication image

A man sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range... More

Pat Harrison, center; Joseph Byrns, right

Pat Harrison, center; Joseph Byrns, right

A group of men in suits standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about th... More

Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photograph of Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat from Indiana

Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photogra...

A man sitting on a chair reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris and Ewing photo. Date (year) based on date of ... More

Harris & Ewing, 1930-1939 - Public domain dedication image

Harris & Ewing, 1930-1939 - Public domain dedication image

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the... More

Harris & Ewing, 1930-1939 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Harris & Ewing, 1930-1939 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A man in a tuxedo shakes a woman's hand, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & E... More

Alice Longworth - Public domain portrait photograph

Alice Longworth - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a woman in a dress, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift... More

Rotary International - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Rotary International - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of two men sitting in chairs, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about t... More

Ceremony at National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

Ceremony at National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a group of people walking down a set of stairs, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Genera... More

George Biddle painting his mural "Society Freed through Justice" located in the fifth floor stairway, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

George Biddle painting his mural "Society Freed through Justice" locat...

A black and white photo of two men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Har... More

Theater: The Great Ziegfeld - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Theater: The Great Ziegfeld - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

A black and white photo of a theater, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewin... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Two men sitting on a bench reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man talking on a telephone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in W... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.... More

William Andrew Johnson, former slave to former President Andrew Johnson, who was presented with a silver handled cane by President Roosevelt on a visit to Washington in 1937. Photo taken on steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

William Andrew Johnson, former slave to former President Andrew Johnso...

An old man standing on the steps of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title information from Flickr Commons Project, 2015; and from Knoxville News Sentinel Archive. Date based on date... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C.... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washin... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Three men sitting on a couch reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washi... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washi... More

Children - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Children - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A group of people standing in front of a house, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Har... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washin... More

Group; John Nance Garner, center front

Group; John Nance Garner, center front

A group of men standing on the steps of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the... More

New wireless teletypewriter. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. A new radio teletypewriter service permitting instantaneous transmission of written records without the aid of wires, has been perfected by the experts of the Bureau of Air Commerce, Department of Commerce. Commerce officials said a chain of teletypewriters could be operated by radio at "great distances" and even in an airplane in flight. In this picture the new machine is being operated by R.B. Ladd, at the Bureau of Air Commerce field at Silver Hill, MD

New wireless teletypewriter. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. A new radio te...

A man sitting at a desk typing on a typewriter, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date (year) based on date of negatives in same... More

Labor Secretary. Washington D.C. A new informal snapshot of Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, made at her last press conference

Labor Secretary. Washington D.C. A new informal snapshot of Secretary ...

A black and white photo of a woman at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information... More

Chinese Minister of Finance pays respects Washington D.C., June 29. Dr. H.H. Kung, Vice-President of the Executive Yuan and Minister of Finance of China, accompanied to the White House by the Chinese Ambassador Dr. Chenting T. Wang, left

Chinese Minister of Finance pays respects Washington D.C., June 29. Dr...

Two men in suits standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

Grover Whalen & P.M.G. Jim Farley

Grover Whalen & P.M.G. Jim Farley

A black and white photo of two men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information ... More

Vice President in good company. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Accompanied by Senate Chaplain Reverend Ze Barney Phillips, Vice President Garner was an early arrival at the Capitol today for the opening special session called by President Roosevelt, 111537

Vice President in good company. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Accompanied...

A couple of men standing on top of a sidewalk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at http://hd... More

Minority leader relishes spuds. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. House Minority Leader Bertrand Snell of New York, seemed to relish the spuds from both states as he participated in potato eating contest today in the House Restaurant to determine which state grows the best potatoes - Idaho or Maine. The controversy started when a carload of potatoes from Idaho was sent to the Capitol for distribution to the members of Congress. 12837

Minority leader relishes spuds. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. House Minori...

A group of men sitting around a table eating food, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 195... More

Weights and measures. Washington D.C. Its measures on the House ... but weights in the House gymnasium that's keeping the members of the 75th session interested these days. Rep. Joe Hendricks, of Florida, is shown building up his muscles with the pulley weights, as Pete Henderson, instructor, looks on

Weights and measures. Washington D.C. Its measures on the House ... bu...

A couple of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information ... More

Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator William E. Borah, Republican of Idaho, snapped as he attended a Senate hearing today, 5241937

Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator William E....

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. G... More

Geological Survey, Dept. Interior. Washington, D.C., Mar. 13. E.A. Shuster working with the erocartograph constructing topographies from airplane pictures

Geological Survey, Dept. Interior. Washington, D.C., Mar. 13. E.A. Shu...

A man in a suit working on a machine, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Date (year) base... More

Michigan Congressman tries hand again. Washington D.C. A former telegrapher, Rep. John Lueke, new Democratic member of the House from Michigan, just couldn't resist tapping out a few words as he passes through the House press gallery today

Michigan Congressman tries hand again. Washington D.C. A former telegr...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General infor... More

Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28. Hugh Taylor, former Harlan County, Ky. Deputy Sheriff, told the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee today that High Sheriff T.R. Middleton offered him $2,000 to hide out during the present investigation. With both hands crippled by bullet wounds, Taylor declared he spent two weeks in emergency hospital here in March after being forced to flee Harlan hospital. He was shot, he said, by two other deputies, probably because he refused to join in the Musick murder, 4281937

Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28....

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. G... More

World War ace at air safety conference. Washington D.C. Appearing at the Air Safety Conference today at the Department of Commerce, Eddie Rickenbacker, famous World War Ace and now a prominent air line official, proposed that a special review board be established to study causes of air crashes in which a conflict of opinion arises between airline operators and the Bureau of Air Commerce Rickenbacker made the Proposal after viewing a Chart Displayed by Gene Vidal, Air Commece Director, Listing the Primary Cause of 16 of 27 Accidents as Due to "Pilot's Error" Director Vidal (right) Agreed with Rickenbacker, Adding, However, that he was not Speaking for the Department but for himself

World War ace at air safety conference. Washington D.C. Appearing at t...

Two men standing next to each other in a room, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informatio... More

...out Chas. O. Gridley - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

...out Chas. O. Gridley - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A group of men sitting at a table eating, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives in same... More

Leroy ? Hodges. Back to ro... - Public domain dedication image

Leroy ? Hodges. Back to ro... - Public domain dedication image

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negativ... More

Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C., March 8. Big three of the Labor Non-partisan League pictured just before the gong sounded to open the Convention of the League in Washington today. About 600 labor leaders of all sections of the country were here for the initial session. In the picture, left to right: John L. Lewis, United Mine President and Chairman of Executive Committee of the League; Sidney Hillman, Secretary, Treasury; and Maj. George L. Berry, President of the League, 381937

Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C., March 8. Big three of the L...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harr... More

Diplomat robbed. Washington, D.C., June 3. Enrique Carlos de la Casa, attache of the Spanish Embassy today was robbed of $14,000 in negotiable coupons and $600 in cash while shopping in a Washington department store, he told police the coupons were stolen from his coat which he left on a counter in the men's department, the 10 coupons were valued at $1400 each, and were negotiable on June 15th. The $600 in cash was in $100 bills, and each coupon was a $100,000 treasury bond, 6337

Diplomat robbed. Washington, D.C., June 3. Enrique Carlos de la Casa, ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Copy from print. Gift; Harris... More

"Why is an Earthquake" Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. The old question "why is an earthquake," and many other geological mysteries important to man, are being probed by scientific gadgets such as the two pictured here at the Geological Laboratory of the Carnegie Institute. The scientists work and apparatus will be studied by geologists from all points of the country when the Geological Society of America meets in Washington December 28-30. Dr. J.F. Schairer, physical chemist of the laboratory is shown at the instrument panel of one of t he cylindrical electrical furnaces which generate heat up to 2100 degrees Fahrenheit, melting artificial rock in the study of crystallization or cooling of rocks from volcanoes. 121737

"Why is an Earthquake" Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. The old question "wh...

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc.... More

Testing cosmetics at Department of Agriculture Washington D.C. July 10. Dr. D.C. Grove, of the Dept. of Agriculture is shown giving a shakedown test of different creams to get the fattening material from the product ...

Testing cosmetics at Department of Agriculture Washington D.C. July 10...

A black and white photo of a man in a lab, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gener... More

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead really warmed up to his subject as he conducted the first class for freshman members of the House

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House W...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information a... More

Federal workers school. The social side has not been neglected at the new federal workers school. Miss Ruth Riley, former dance instructor at the University of W.VA., has been engaged to teach all types of dancing. 113037

Federal workers school. The social side has not been neglected at the ...

A black and white photo of a woman playing a piano, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Probably next Chairman of Maritime Commission. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, now acting Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission, is expected to be named it permanent head in the even Joseph P. Kennedy is nominated for Ambassador to Great Britain. 122137

Probably next Chairman of Maritime Commission. Washington, D.C., Dec. ...

A man sitting in a chair reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General... More

Measuring baby food - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Measuring baby food - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of two women sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of ne... More

C.I.O. to organize city and state employees. Washington D.C., July 13. A nation wide campaign to organize state, county and city employees was announced by John L. Lewis, chief of the C.I.O., the campaign will be under the direction of Abram Flaxer, of New York City, former President and General Manager of the New York Local Union of Municipal Employees, which was affiliated with the American of Labor ...

C.I.O. to organize city and state employees. Washington D.C., July 13....

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Senator Glass passes 79th milestone. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Congratulations from both sides Democrats and Republicans alike. We're ... on Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, today as he celebrated his 79th birthday. The veteran Virginia legislator is shown with Senator Josiah W. Bailey, (left) of North Carolina, and Senator James F. Byrnes, of South Carolina, as they left the Democratic Caucus

Senator Glass passes 79th milestone. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Congratu...

A black and white photo of three men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informa... More

Senate Judiciary Committee considers president's request to increase membership of Supreme Court. Washington D.C. After a meeting today members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reported that opinion in their group was about evenly divided on wisdom of President Roosevelt's request for power to increase the membership of the Supreme Court to possibly 15 members. Senators Borah, Pittman and Connally continued their silence on the administration Program as they left the Committee Room. in the photograph, left to right: (seated) Senator William E. Borah, Idaho; Senator Henry F. Hurst of Arizona, Chairman ; and Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada. Standing left to right: Senator Frederich Van Nuys of Indiana; Senator Edward R. Burke of Nebraska. Senator Warren Austin of Vermont; Senator Key Pittman of Nevada; Senator George McGill of Kansas; and Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico

Senate Judiciary Committee considers president's request to increase m...

A group of men standing around a table signing papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General in... More

Will pinch-hit for president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A.E. Cheffee, veteran Reading Clerk of the House, will read President Roosevelt's message to the House members when the Special Session convenes. Chaffee has been a House employee for 33 years, the last 19 as Reading Clerk, 111237

Will pinch-hit for president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A.E. Cheffee,...

A man sitting at a desk holding a piece of paper, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at http:/... More

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Business was at a standstill today in both houses of congress as republicans and democrats alike attended the opening game of the baseball season in Washington between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pictured here are Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Republican of Calif.; Vice President Garner; Senator Charles McNary, Republican of Oregon; and Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, 4191937

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., Apri...

A group of men sitting next to each other in front of a crowd, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative... More

After White House sit-down strike conference. Washington, D.C., March 27. Speaker William B. Bankhead, (left) and House Majority Leader Samuel Rayburn leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt and congressional leaders on the sit-down strike crisis. The government will not intervene, congressional leaders announced following the meeting, 3271937

After White House sit-down strike conference. Washington, D.C., March ...

A couple of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Har... More

FIRST LADY CUTS PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY CAKE. WASHINGTON D.C. JANUARY 30. MRS. ROOSEVELT CUTTING THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY CAKE AT THE RALEIGH HOTEL TONIGHT. THOUSANDS THRONGED THE HOTELS IN WASHINGTON TONIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S 55TH BIRTHDAY

FIRST LADY CUTS PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY CAKE. WASHINGTON D.C. JANUARY 30....

A black and white photo of a woman cutting a cake, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same ran... More

South Trimble, Jr., Solicitor with Dept. of Commerce, son of Trimble, Clerk of the House, Merchant Marine

South Trimble, Jr., Solicitor with Dept. of Commerce, son of Trimble, ...

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Fireman cleaning the senate side of Capitol

Fireman cleaning the senate side of Capitol

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Reporters dash for phones, Crop Control Bd., 91037

Reporters dash for phones, Crop Control Bd., 91037

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U.S.-GREAT BRITAIN-CANADA TRADE TREATY SIGNED AT WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 17. THE HISTORIC EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE WAS THE SCENE TODAY AS THE GREATEST TRADE TREATY IN RECENT HISTORY, EMBRACING A TOTAL AMERICAN TRADE OF 1,500,000,000 DOLLARS, WAS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, BRITISH AMBASSADOR SIR RONALD LINDAY, AND OTHER HIGH OFFICIALS OF THE UNITED STATES, GREAT BRITAIN, AND CANADA. PICTURED, LEFT, 2ND SECRETARY OF THE BRITISH BOARD OF TRADE, BRITISH AMBASSADOR SIR RONALD LINDSAY, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, AND CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MacKENZIE KING, AND HULL. STANDING, L TO R: ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FRANCIS B. SAYRE; CANADIAN MINISTER TO THE UNITED STATES HERBERT MARLER; DR. O.D. SKELTON, UNDERSECRETARY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OF CANADA; AND CHARLES BARNES, TRADE AGREEMENTS DEVISION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT

U.S.-GREAT BRITAIN-CANADA TRADE TREATY SIGNED AT WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGT...

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A GREETING FROM THE FIRST LADY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 29. MRS. ROOSEVELT WAVES A GREETING TO THE THRONG OF MERRYMAKERS CELEBRATING THE PRESIDENT'S 56TH BIRTHDAY AT THE WARDMAN PARK HOTEL

A GREETING FROM THE FIRST LADY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 29. MRS. ROOS...

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Senate lobby committee again refuffed. Washington, D.C., April 20. Efforts of the Senate Lobby Committee to obtain records of the National Committee to uphold Constitutional Government hit another snag today when Sumner Gerard, Treasurer of the Organization, testified he did not have in his "control" a list of contributors to the National Committee. Gerard, A brother of James Gerard, former Ambassador to Germany, was questioned by the committee in his investigating of Lobby activities uding congressional consideration of the Government reorganization bill, 42038

Senate lobby committee again refuffed. Washington, D.C., April 20. Eff...

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Eleanor Roosevelt - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Eleanor Roosevelt - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Hams. From time to time the hams are taken from the incubator by Mr. Carroll and weighed to checked the shrinkage caused during the aging process

Hams. From time to time the hams are taken from the incubator by Mr. C...

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Carol & Barbara with father, Walter Johnson, 31338

Carol & Barbara with father, Walter Johnson, 31338

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee named as Congress nears close. Washington, D.C., June 16. As Congress sang its swan song today, Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley named the members of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Senator Prentiss M. Brown was the choice of Barkley for chairman. Left to right: Senator Carl A. Hatch, New Mexico; Senator James E. Murray, Montana; Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan; Senator Theodore Green, Rhode Island and Senator Tom Connally, Texas, 61638

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee named as Congress nears close...

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Mr. Rosen, artist for Polish ... at World's Fair

Mr. Rosen, artist for Polish ... at World's Fair

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Cronin offspring poses for first picture. Washington, D.C., May 13. The bouncing boy born to the Red Sox manager and Mrs. Joe Cronin a week ago posed for his first picture today at Garfield Hospital. The beaming gent on the left is Grandpappy Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, who seems as proud as the mother. Mrs. Cronin is the former Mildred Robertson, adopted daughter of the Griffiths. No name has been given the baby but it is certain Griffith will be included in the one chosen, 51338

Cronin offspring poses for first picture. Washington, D.C., May 13. Th...

A man and a woman in a hospital bed, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inf... More

Ruth Baxter - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Ruth Baxter - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D.C., June 25. At a conference with President Roosevelt today, a group of motion picture company executives, led by Will Hays, emphasized the desire of the industry to cooperate with the government. In the front row, left to right: Darney Balaban, Paramount; Harry Chon, Columbia Pictures; Nicholas M. Schenck, Lowe's; Will Hays, and Leo Spitz, RKO. artists; Sidney Kent, 20th Century Fox; N.J. Blumberg, Universal; and Albert Warner, Warner Bros., 62538

Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D....

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Refuses to answer. Washington, D.C., Mar. 10. Carl Ross, Executive Secretary of the Young Communist League, was subjected to an intensive questioning on the policies and program of the League today be Senator Josh Lee, Chairman of the Senate Education and Labor Subcommittee. Asked point-blank by Lee whether he would defend the American flag against the Russian flag with arms, Ross flushed deeply but refused to answer the question. Senator Lee then went into a long tirade against members of the League who were in the hearing room at the time. 31038

Refuses to answer. Washington, D.C., Mar. 10. Carl Ross, Executive Sec...

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Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Colonel Jules P. Andre, Senior officer not shown and commander of the Haitian Garde, arrived in Washington today, to confer with government officials, this is colonel Andres initial visit to the United States

Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Co...

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Cuba's Dictator greeted upon arrival. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Sumner Wells, The Undersecretary of State, shown shaking hands with Col. Fulgencio Batista as General Malin Craig, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army looks on, 111038

Cuba's Dictator greeted upon arrival. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Sumne...

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Executive Board of Nat'l Federation of Post Office Clerks Council with P.M.G. Farley, 1738

Executive Board of Nat'l Federation of Post Office Clerks Council with...

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Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feasibility of a shuttle airmail service was demonstrated here today as part of National Airmail Week when an autogyro, piloted by John Miller, landed on the city postoffice grounds with a cargo of mail from the branch postoffice at Washington airport. The U.S. Capitol can be seen in the background, 51938

Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feas...

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Cameraman lends helping hand to Justice McReynolds on 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. A balkly lock on his auto door brought Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds and cameramen closer today as one of the "boys" assisted the venerable Justice, who is celebrating his 76th birthday today, in opening the lock. Usually Justice McReynolds is camera-shy but after the lock episode today the dean of the Supreme Court Justices was just another "setup" for the photographers, 2338

Cameraman lends helping hand to Justice McReynolds on 76th birthday. W...

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Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

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Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

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Frank Littell, of Mt. Vernon, IA, student at Union Theological Seminary, New York, today attacked President Roosevelt's request for increased military expenditures as "anti-social action" and said the young men he represented "will not bear arms" in event of war. "I do not believe in defending my country," he qualified. Littell, who described himself as "social chairman of the National Council of Methodist Youth," testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee in opposition to President Roosevelt's $800,000,000 Naval authorization plan. He attacked the administration for having an "ambiguous and undeclared foreign policy," 21438

Frank Littell, of Mt. Vernon, IA, student at Union Theological Seminar...

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Frank Morrison, Secretary, American Federation of Labor, 42738. Cavalcade of Labor Broadcast

Frank Morrison, Secretary, American Federation of Labor, 42738. Cavalc...

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Edsal i.e. Edsel Ford before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 5. Appearing before the Monopoly Committee today, Edsal i.e. Edsel Ford, President of the Ford Motor, described one of the earliest efforts at maintaining a patent monopoly, success of which would have destroyed the Ford Motor Co. in the initial year of its operation

Edsal i.e. Edsel Ford before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec...

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Responsible for Uncle Sam's stamp collection. Washington, D.C., March 16. As Head of the State Exhibition Room of the U.S. Post Office Department, Miss Alice Caruthers is responsible for over half-million dollars of stamps on display for the public. Stamps of every denomination from the first issue to the most recent ones are on exhibition every day. Miss Caruthers is from Kentucky, 31638

Responsible for Uncle Sam's stamp collection. Washington, D.C., March ...

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Public views Magna Carta after deposited in Congressional Library. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Shortly after the historical Magna Carta was placed in the Congressional Library for safekeeping by British Ambassador Lord Lothian today the public was allowed to view it under the watchful eyes of library guards

Public views Magna Carta after deposited in Congressional Library. Was...

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Michigan senator congratulated on 55th birthday. Washington, D.C., March 22. Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg, who is being prominently mentioned as the Republican Presidential Nominee in 1940, is pictured receiving the congratulations on his 55th birthday today from fellow Republicans in the Senate. The Senator said he planned no special celebration for the occasion. Left to right: Senators John G. Townsend, Jr., of Delaware, Vandenberg Wallace H. White Jr., or Main and Robert A. Taft

Michigan senator congratulated on 55th birthday. Washington, D.C., Mar...

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House Committee told AF of L is split on its own Wagner Act amendments. Washington, D.C., June 29. Mrs. Nina P. Collier, center, Chairman of the National League of Women Shoppers Legislative Committee, today told the House Labor Committee that A.F. of L. is split on its own Wagner Act amendments. Out of 117 queries to local and central A.F. of L. unions, she said, she received 22 replies and 16 were against the A.F. of L. amendments. On the left is Sidney Cohen while on the right is Monsignor John Ryan, Director of the Department of Social Action of the National Catholic Welfare conference

House Committee told AF of L is split on its own Wagner Act amendments...

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Discuss farm bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Chairman Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace were in happy moods today as they discussed the Administration Farm to be introduced at this session of Congress, 1539

Discuss farm bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Chairman Ellison D. 'Cott...

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White House caller. Washington, D.C., July 18. Joseph E. Davies, United States Ambassador to Belgium, leaving the White House today after a call on President Roosevelt, 71839

White House caller. Washington, D.C., July 18. Joseph E. Davies, Unite...

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Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

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