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First witness before House NLRB Investigating Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Appearing as the first witness, William M. Leiserson, NLRB member, was sharply questioned by the House NLRB Investigating Committee as it opened public hearings today. Leiserson told the committee that the National Labor Relations Board was aware of 'many deficiencies in operations, of troublesome mistakes, doubtful policies, and weaknesses in organization and personnel'

First witness before House NLRB Investigating Committee. Washington, D...

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Germans are insulting American intelligence, Czech Minister tells members of press club. Washington, D.C., March 29. A guest of honor at a luncheon of the National Press Club today, Col. Vladimir S. Hurban, Czechoslovak Minister who refused to surrender his legation after Germany took over his country, told members that Germans are insulting American Intelligence by disseminating "insidious' statements in this country. Discussing his statues, he said he represents in this country "the Czech-Slovak Republic as it was recognized by the United States and other principal countries even before the Treaty of Versailles." 3-29-39

Germans are insulting American intelligence, Czech Minister tells memb...

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Guest of honor leaves for White House function. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Only twice a year will the Vice President put on his 'soup and fish'--the Jackson Day dinner and the President's dinner for the Vice President. Here he is leaving for the latter function in company with Mrs. Garner and his grand-daughter, Genevieve, a student in a local finishing school, 11039

Guest of honor leaves for White House function. Washington, D.C., Jan....

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North Dakota Senator makes hobby of people his parents fought. Washington, D.C., May 31. Senator Lynn D. Frazier, republican of North Dakota, son of early pioneers and settlers of that state, uses some of his few spare moments in collecting Indian relics. Coming from a state which a few years ago was all Indian country, friends of both Indian and white races have helped him to collect an office full of colorful examples of Indian craft and lore

North Dakota Senator makes hobby of people his parents fought. Washing...

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

Former Attorney General and Mrs. Cummings hear President address Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Former Attorney General and Mrs. Homer S. Cummings were early arrivals in the House Gallery today to hear President Roosevelt deliver his message to the 76th Congress, 1/4/39

Former Attorney General and Mrs. Cummings hear President address Congr...

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Tells U.S. Chamber of Commerce lack of confidence to blame for business slowdown. Washington, D.C., May 2. Drafted to speak when illness prevented Secretary of Commerce Hopkins, S. Clay Williams, Chairman of the Board, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., today told the 27th annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce that lack of confidence was to blame for the slowdown of industry. He also warned that the time is fast approaching when this country must get on a 'going' basis. George H. Davis, President of the Chamber, is also shown in the picture

Tells U.S. Chamber of Commerce lack of confidence to blame for busines...

A man standing at a podium in front of a microphone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

A group of men standing in front of a store. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A group of men standing in front of a store. Great Depression FFSA / O...

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Virginia Senators oppose nomination of Floyd Roberts to federal judgeship. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Senators Carter Glass and Harry F. Byrd, who are leading the opposition to the nomination of Floyd Roberts to a Federal District Judgeship in Virginia, are pictured as they listened to testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee when public hearings on the nomination began, 2-1-39

Virginia Senators oppose nomination of Floyd Roberts to federal judges...

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Principals at Bal Boheme. Washington, D.C., April 10. Principal guests at the Bal Boheme tonight were Mrs. Frank Steele, the French Ambassador, Count De Saint-Quentin and Frank Steele, President of the Arts Club which sponsored the costume ball. The theme of the affair was Paris in the spring, 4-10-39

Principals at Bal Boheme. Washington, D.C., April 10. Principal guests...

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Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. Sullivan, Washington attorney and author, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today said he opposed the appointment of Prof. Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court because he was alien born in Austria and has alien affiliations, 11039

Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. S...

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Harris & Ewing Collection, 1930-1940

Harris & Ewing Collection, 1930-1940

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

Associate Architect quits on design for new German Embassy. Washington, D.C., March 22. Harry F. Cunningham Associate Architect for the proposed new German Embassy, announced his resignation as a protest against acts by the German Reich today. He tendered his resignation to Charge D'Addaires Hans Thomsen, ad Interim. 3-22-39

Associate Architect quits on design for new German Embassy. Washington...

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Senate Majority Leader crowns Cherry Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., March 31. Climaxing the Annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in Potomac Park today, Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley places the crown on the head of Peggy Townsend, Cherry Blossom Queen. Thousands of visitors view the beautiful blossoms every year. 3-31-39

Senate Majority Leader crowns Cherry Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., ...

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[Laundry, barbershop and store, Washington, D.C.?]

[Laundry, barbershop and store, Washington, D.C.?]

Photo shows a 1939 Chevrolet in front of a laundry. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009)

Harris & Ewing Collection, 1930-1940

Harris & Ewing Collection, 1930-1940

A group of people sitting around a conference table, 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

Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, left, co-chairman of the Monopoly Investigating Comm., & Donald Brown, Pres. of the United Aircraft Corp., & Frederick B. Rentachler, Chairman of the Board

Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, left, co-chairman of the Monopoly Investi...

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A kiss for Justice McReynolds on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Celebrating his 77th birthday today, associate Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds is given a kiss by 12-year old Betty Fallon as he leaves his home for the Supreme Court Chamber. Betty is the daughter of McReynold's neighbor, Nugent Fallon, General Manager of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.

A kiss for Justice McReynolds on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., Feb....

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P. Street scenes, 139 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

P. Street scenes, 139 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of a busy city street, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. G... More

Rush Holt - Public domain portrait photograph

Rush Holt - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, 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

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

Hayes office General Counsel protests Neely Bill to regulate movie sales. Washington, D.C., April 3. Charles C. Pettijohn, general counsel for the Hayes office, movieland's self-censoring group, was on of the first witnesses before the Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee which heard actor Robert Montgomery this morning. Gesturing wildly, he eloquently pleaded against passage of Senator Neely's bill to prohibit 'block booking' and 'blind selling', movie trade practices which remove theater owner's choice in selecting his movie bill. He offered to bring Walt Disney before the Committee to prove the disastrous effects of the bill if made law, saying that the biggest hits are seldom expected by either producers or theater managers. General Hollywood expert opinion was that 'Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs' would never sell, he said. 4-3-39

Hayes office General Counsel protests Neely Bill to regulate movie sal...

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Washington, D.C., June 30. A new photograph of Walter G. Campbell, of the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Washington, D.C., June 30. A new photograph of Walter G. Campbell, of ...

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Amlie with committeemen investigating him. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. With apparently no resentment toward committee members who are questioning his fitness for membership in the ICC, former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie posed with them. Left to right: Senator Edwin C. Johnson, Chairman, Amlie, Senator Clyde M. Reed in back, and Senator H.H. Schwartz, 2-6-39

Amlie with committeemen investigating him. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. W...

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Alabama Democrat. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Rep. Luther Johnson, democrat ... Alabama

Alabama Democrat. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of ...

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Scene in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Scene in the United States Senate today as Vice President Garner administered the oath to Senator Elmer Thomas, re-elected from Oklahoma in last November's election, 1439

Scene in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Scene in the United St...

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[Unidentified with William Bankhead]

[Unidentified with William Bankhead]

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Benito Razon, Insular Affairs - Public domain portrait photograph

Benito Razon, Insular Affairs - Public domain portrait photograph

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Confer with President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., May 17. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Dr. John R. Steelman, Chief of the mediation service, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt. Secretary Perkins insisted that the Harlan, Kentucky, situation was not discussed at the meeting. She did announce at the same time, however, that John L. Connor of the Department of Labor Conciliation Service, had been ordered to Harlan County in an effort to assist settlement of the struggle between the United Mine Workers and Harlan operators

Confer with President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., May 17. Secretary o...

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At Soviet reception. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. Henrik De Kauffmann, left, Danish Minister, and Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne, Norwegian Minister, snapped as they arrived at the Soviet Embassy tonight for the reception tendered by the Charge d'Affaires M. Dmitri Chuvakhin in celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the Great October Revolution

At Soviet reception. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. Henrik De Kauffmann, le...

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Congressmen's wives learn to speak in class. The Congressional Public Speaking class, composed of wives of congressmen, is attempting to teach the ladies to search out material and present it effectively under the direction of Mrs. Hugh Butler, public speaking teacher. They met today at the Agriculture Department's 'Chamber of Horrors' where Mrs. Ralph O. Brewster, wife of the member from Maine, gave her colleagues a sample of her learning while Mrs. Butler looks on from the right of the picture, 2-10- 39

Congressmen's wives learn to speak in class. The Congressional Public ...

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Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Kitchens on 4th floor III

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building....

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Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Night, Christmas 1939, Potomac Electric Power Co

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Night, Christmas 1939, Potomac El...

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Social Security Legislation has proved it will work Board Chairman tells House Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer, left, of the Social Security Board, shown here with Rep. Robert L. Doughton, Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee, today told that Committee that the Social Security legislation has proved it will work and estimated that federal benefits, including relief, paid out in 1938 were $ 2,500,000,000. He predicted the federal Social Security Program is "certain to be one of continuing growth for a long time to come," 2-1-39

Social Security Legislation has proved it will work Board Chairman tel...

A black and white photo of two men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gen... More

Quizzed by Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Herbert G. Shimp, President of the American Conservation Co., detailed to the National Monopoly Committee today the deal he made with Hugh T. Martin, President of the Illinois Bankers Life Assurance Co., whereby $430,000 paid to his--Shimp--company to reinsure the Illinois Bankers Life Association was 'kicked back' to Martin and two of his associates. Martin told the committee that he and his associates used the money to buy stock in the Life Assurance Co., which succeeded the association

Quizzed by Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Herbert G. S...

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Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Eugene Grace, left, President of Bethlehem Steel Corp., and F.A. Shick, Vice President and Comptroller of the same corporation, were interested spectators at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee

Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Eugene Grace, left, President of Bethlehem S...

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Senate to inaugurate hearings on Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., March 29. Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as he told reporters today that open hearings will begin on April 5 on proposals to repeal, modify, or strengthen the Neutrality Act. At the same time he announced that the appointment of himself, Senator William E. Borah and Senator Walter F. George to handle the schedule of witnesses and "Do everything that can be done to expedite the hearings." 3-29- 39

Senate to inaugurate hearings on Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., Mar...

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Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Arthur Besse, President of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers which has a membership of more than 400 manufacturers of fabricated wool and fabrics, and represents approximately 80 percent of the wool manufacturers of woolen goods in the country do not favor the bill known as "the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939"

Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Arthur Besse, President of the National Ass...

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House Committee considers impeachment of Labor Secretary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. The House Judiciary Committee today considered charges contained in an impeachment resolution presented yesterday by Rep. J Parnell Thomas, but postponed action until tomorrow. Members shown here are: Front row; Wallace E. Pierce, Charles F. McLaughlin, Francis E. Walter, Hatton Sumners, chairman of the Committee, Zebulon Weaver, Raymond S. Springer; Back row; B.J. Monkiewicz, Louis E. Graham, John W. Gwynne, Earl Michener, U.S. Guyer, Abe Murdock, Dave (E)? Satterfield, Jr. William T. Byrne, James M. Barnes, 1-25-39

House Committee considers impeachment of Labor Secretary. Washington, ...

A black and white photo of a group of men, 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

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

Arthur Krock - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Arthur Krock - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of a man 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 negati... More

[Vice president John N. Garner, Joseph Kennedy(?) and unidentified]

[Vice president John N. Garner, Joseph Kennedy(?) and unidentified]

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Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. The Senate Judiciary Committee which today approved the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the U.S. Supreme Court, and that of Frank Murphy as Attorney General. Left to right: (seated) Senators Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Warren R. Austin, Henry F. Ashurst, Chairman, Tom Connally, and George W. Norris. Standing, left to right: Senators Carl A. Hatch, Key Pittman, Matthew M. Neely, Frederick Van Nuys, Edward R. Burke, M.M. Logan, James H. Hughes, Pat Harrison, Alexander Wiley, and John A. Donaher, 1/16/39

Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. The Senate Judi...

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State Secretary dons overshoes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Secretary of State Cordell dons his overshoes before leaving the hearing room following his appearance before the Senate Finance Committee today. Hull denied before the committee that there was any improper State Department procedure in negotiating a trade agreement with Cuba, 11339

State Secretary dons overshoes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Secretary o...

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Housing Administrator asks for funds to continue building low-rent homes. Washington, D.C., April 7. U.S.H.A. Administrator Nathan Straus appeared before a Senate Education and Labor Sub-committee today to urge and additional authorization of $845,000,000 to continue his agency's program of low-rent dwellings. He said that, in addition to providing homes of good quality, work would be provided, directly and indirectly(?), for 355,000 persons. 4-7-39 Sen. Allen Ellender, La., Nathan Straus, Sen. Robert Taft, Ohio

Housing Administrator asks for funds to continue building low-rent hom...

Three men sitting at a table with papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Genera... More

Hinckley of American Youth Congress before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. William W. Hinckley, former Chairman of the American Youth Congress, denied today before the Dies Committee that the Congress had been 'penetrated by communists.' He also stated that his organization was conducting a nationwide campaign for signatures to a petition asking Speaker Bankhead to discontinue the Dies Committee

Hinckley of American Youth Congress before Dies Committee. Washington,...

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2417 Otis St., NE; daughter in cherry blossoms

2417 Otis St., NE; daughter in cherry blossoms

A young girl standing in front of a flowering tree, 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

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Kitchens on 4th floor I

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building....

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In huddle. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre, left, in a huddle with Senator Key Pittman following Sayre's Appearance before the Senate Territorial and Insular Affairs Committee today in support of amendments to the Tydings-McDuffie Independence Act. Sayre told the Committee vital interests of the U.S. in the Far East were concerned in the disposition of the Philippines, 2-21-39

In huddle. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Assistant Secretary of State Fra...

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[Laundry, barbershop and stores, Washington, D.C.?]

[Laundry, barbershop and stores, Washington, D.C.?]

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Body of late Secretary of Navy lies in state at naval hospital here. Washington, D.C., July 8. A marine guard stands beside the flower- banked casket containing the remains of former Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson. The casket will be moved from the naval hospital to the Senate Chamber Monday where it will be in state prior to the funeral

Body of late Secretary of Navy lies in state at naval hospital here. W...

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Attorney General awards diplomas to graduates of F.B.I. Police Academy. Washington, D.C., April 1. Marking completion of a 12-week course in law enforcement work, Attorney General Frank Murphy today awarded diplomas to 37 graduates of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Police Academy. John F. Woods of the Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department and President of the Graduating class, is pictured receiving his diploma from Attorney General Murphy While F.B.I. Chief J. Edgar Hoover Looks on. 4-1- 39

Attorney General awards diplomas to graduates of F.B.I. Police Academy...

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Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. Sullivan, Washington attorney and author, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today said he opposed the appointment of Prof. Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court because he was alien born in Austria and has alien affiliations, 1/10/39

Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. S...

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Hanes greets successor as Undersecretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. John W. Hanes, left, who resigns his post as Undersecretary of Treasury Jan. 1 to reenter private business, greets his successor Daniel W. Bell, now acting Director of the budget. Bell has been a career civil service man in the Treasury for the last 30 years

Hanes greets successor as Undersecretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C....

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Loomis, Secy., Nat'l Dairy union, Insular, March 1939

Loomis, Secy., Nat'l Dairy union, Insular, March 1939

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Newly nominated treasury general counsel. Washington, D.C., May 8. A new informal photograph of Edward H. Foley, Jr., of New York, was nominated by the president for the position of General Counsel for the Treasury Department. He will be 34 this month

Newly nominated treasury general counsel. Washington, D.C., May 8. A n...

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Idaho Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Idaho's Veteran Senator William E. Borah, from a photograph made a few days ago at a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 11339

Idaho Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Idaho's Veteran Senator Will...

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Southern farmers demand basic principles of New Deal Farm Program be retained. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. As two southern Senators Ellison D. Smith, left, of South Carolina, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and John H. Bankhead of Alabama, listen intently, Ranson Aldridge, President of the Mississippi Farm Federation, today told a group of Senators and Representatives that southern farmers want the basic principles of the New Deal Farm Program retained but at the same feel that additional funds should be allotted for benefit payments to producers, 1/9/39

Southern farmers demand basic principles of New Deal Farm Program be r...

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Sen. & Mrs. Claude Pepper & Bert Fish, 1339

Sen. & Mrs. Claude Pepper & Bert Fish, 1339

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

U. St. [...] hearings - Public domain portrait photograph

U. St. [...] hearings - Public domain portrait photograph

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Dr. Townsend & Sen. Clark Idaho [...]

Dr. Townsend & Sen. Clark Idaho [...]

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Speaker and Mrs. William B. Bankhead

Speaker and Mrs. William B. Bankhead

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Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Christmas tree V

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building....

The Theodor Horydczak Collection documents the architecture and social life of the Washington DC metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

Hull receives report from Under Secretary upon return to Washington. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Secretary of State Cordell Hull returned to his desk in the State Department today and called in Under Secretary Sumner Welles to find out what had happened during his trip to Lima, 11039

Hull receives report from Under Secretary upon return to Washington. W...

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Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. General Malin Craig, Chief of Staff, U.S.A., Representative Andrew J. May, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Secretary of War Harry Woodring looking over plans for a future Army Building Program. The Army heads were called before the committee to discuss in executive session the plans for the president's $552,000,000 armaments program, 11739

Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, ...

A black and white photo of three men 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. 1955. ... More

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a train, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of people walking in front of a train, Washing...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright, e.g. University of Virginia, Franconia, New Hampshire, Maine. National Savings and Bank Company, corner of 15th Street and New York Avenue, Washington, DC

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright, e.g. University of...

Title and other information print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collec... More

Washington D.C. A portion of a bedroom interior showing a dresser top on which there is a figure lamp and some flowers. A pilot-framed mirror is on the wall above the dresser

Washington D.C. A portion of a bedroom interior showing a dresser top ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Marshall Dimock, Assistant Secretary of Labor

Marshall Dimock, Assistant Secretary of Labor

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

Entrance to row houses. Washington, D.C

Entrance to row houses. Washington, D.C

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Lindbergh stymied by photographers. Washington, D.C., April 20. Camera-shy Col. Charles A. Lindbergh leaving the White House after a conference with President Roosevelt today, found all exits well 'covered' by news cameramen. Here we see the famous flyer running the photographer's gauntlet as he emerged from a side door of the Executive Mansion

Lindbergh stymied by photographers. Washington, D.C., April 20. Camera...

A black and white photo of a group of men, 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

Congress urged to remove tomahawk-swinging Indian statue from steps of Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 27. If Rep. Usher Burdick, Republican of North Dakota has his way, the 87 year old statue standing on the steps of the Capitol which depicts a frontiersman rescuing a white woman from a possible redskin tomahawking will 'be ground into the dust and scattered to the four winds.' Introducing a resolution in the House to that effect, the legislator said, ' the American Indian was no worse than some of our own ancestors, and there is no more reason to memorialize his misdeeds than there would be to set up a monument to the witch burners of Salem'

Congress urged to remove tomahawk-swinging Indian statue from steps of...

A black and white photo of a man standing next to a statue, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing,... More

Rep. Jesse P. Wolcott, Republican of Mich., Aug. 1939

Rep. Jesse P. Wolcott, Republican of Mich., Aug. 1939

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

Before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. George Leib, Vice President of Blyth & Co., was questioned by the National Monopoly Committee today regarding the underwriting of $45,000,000 worth of bonds issued in 1935 by the Pacific Gas and Electric Co

Before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. George Leib, Vic...

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

Italian Ambassador. Washington, D.C., April 27. The new Italian Ambassador to the United States, Don Ascanio dei Principi Colonna, from an informal picture made at the Embassy today

Italian Ambassador. Washington, D.C., April 27. The new Italian Ambass...

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

Another skimmer for vice president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Vice President John N. Garner doffs his latest skimmer. This time it is a pitch helmet made of rice and was presented to the V.P. by officials of the National Rice Festival to be held at Crowley, La., November 7, 1939

Another skimmer for vice president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Vice Pre...

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

From Harris & Ewing Inc. collection, Washington DC, 1931-1940

From Harris & Ewing Inc. collection, Washington DC, 1931-1940

A group of men sitting at a table in front of a crowd, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about ... More

Frederick Ecker at Monopoly - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Frederick Ecker at Monopoly - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

A black and white photo of a man 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 negati... More

Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, who is chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of women workers in the government service. 3-31-39

Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator 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 received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A group of men standing next to each other, 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

Before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., June 29. R.R. Rogers, left, Vice President of the Prudential Life Insurance Co., today told the Monopoly Committee Investigating Insurance Company Setups that reduction of interest and amortization rates on homes would stimulate sale of houses but would not necessarily mean a lower ultimate cost to the purchaser. Lower housing costs, he said, must be effected in the fields of construction, materials, and labor. He is pictured with H.W. Fitzgerald, statistician for Prudential

Before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., June 29. R.R. Rogers, lef...

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

In spotlight at Monopoly Committee hearing. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Snapped in an informal conversation at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee were, left to right: Harold Stanley, President of Morgan, Stanley & Co., George Whitney, of J.P. Morgan & Co., and Russell Leffingwell of J.P. Morgan & Co. Leffingwell was an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury during the Wilson Administration

In spotlight at Monopoly Committee hearing. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20....

A black and white photo of three men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. G... More

FIRST LADY HONOR GUEST AT LUNCHEON TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CRIPPLED BOY. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 12. MRS. ROOSEVELT AND 200 OTHER DISTINGUISHED WOMEN PAID $1.50 A PLATE FOR AN $.85 LUNCHEON TODAYSO THAT A CRIPPLED BOY, FRANCIS LANSDALE, MAY GO TO HIGH SCHOOL.THE LUNCHEON WAS GIVEN BY THE 75TH CONGRESS CLUB, COMPOSED OF WIVES OF SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN WHO WERE 'FRESHMEN' IN THE 75TH CONGRESS. LAST YEAR THE CLUB PROVIDED A CHAIR FOR THE SAME BOY SO THAT HE COULD MOVE AROUND IN SCHOOL. L TO R: MRS. LESTER HILL,WIFE OF THE SENATOR FROM ALABAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND MRS. WILLIAM T. BYRNE, WIFE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM NEW YORK AND PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB

FIRST LADY HONOR GUEST AT LUNCHEON TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CRIPPLED BOY. ...

A black and white photo of a group of women sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negative... More

Social Security head in long conference with president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. Paul V. McNutt, Social Security Administrator, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt at which they reviewed the social security structure. McNutt told reporters it would be unwise to predict what revisions might be requested or made in the next Congress

Social Security head in long conference with president. Washington, D....

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

Representatives from AMA argue against Wagner health program bill. Washington, D.C., May 25. Dr. Morris Fishbein, President of the American Medical Association, and Sen. Allen Ellender of Louisiana, member of the Senate Committee which is holding hearings on a bill proposed by Sen. Robert Wagner to set into motion a $850,000,000 public health program. Officials of the AMA spent the day testifying in opposition to the bill

Representatives from AMA argue against Wagner health program bill. Was...

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

Former Attorney General and Mrs. Cummings hear President address Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Former Attorney General and Mrs. Homer S. Cummings were early arrivals in the House Gallery today to hear President Roosevelt deliver his message to the 76th Congress, 1439

Former Attorney General and Mrs. Cummings hear President address Congr...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, 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

NLRB Investigating Committee quizzes Edwin S. Smith, Board member. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. While testifying before the House Committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board today, Edwin S. Smith, NLRB member, was questioned about a letter he wrote to an official of Filene's Department Store in Boston in which he said that 'any stand' taken by the store in connection with a strike at the Berkshire Knitting Mills plant 'would be listened to with great respect' by the company. The letter was written by Smith to Louis Kirstein, Vice President of Filene's, on Oct. 26, 1936, while a strike was in progress at the Reading, Pennsylvania, Berkshire Mills plant

NLRB Investigating Committee quizzes Edwin S. Smith, Board member. Was...

A man sitting at a table thinking or listening, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

Demonstrate aviator's tester at Military Surgeons and Pharmacists Congress. Washington, D.C., May 8. Lieut. Ugo Reitano, army medical corps member from Italy, Capt. C.L. Leedhorn of the U.S. School of Aviation, look on while General Constantine Iliescu of Roumania tries out the latest U.S. Army mechanical tester for reaction of airplane pilots. The machine sets up theoretical problems for the pilot and test his reaction to each, thus eliminating hours of expensive tests by other methods

Demonstrate aviator's tester at Military Surgeons and Pharmacists Cong...

A black and white photo of two men in military uniforms, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, In... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

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

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Day, Christmas 1939, Potomac Electric Power Co. II

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Day, Christmas 1939, Potomac Elec...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Texas Representative talk on his pension bill. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Representative Wright Patman, Texas, shown here with Robert L. Doughton, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, today briefly told the committee of his bill, H.R. 105, introduced Jan. 3, to provide $30 a month to eligible people over 65, from federal funds. Patman was followed by Arthur Johnson, President of the General Welfare Federation of America, 2-3-39

Texas Representative talk on his pension bill. Washington, D.C., Feb. ...

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In spotlight at U.S.-Latin American retailers conference. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. These Latin-American diplomats took an active part in the conference today with United States retailers in efforts to seek means of increasing western hemisphere trade. The U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored the meeting. Left to right: Dr. Cesar D. Andrade, Minister from Ecuador, Eduardo Salazar, Financial Counsel of Ecuador, and Captain Colon Eloy Alfaro, Ambassador of Ecuador. Ambassador Alfaro is holding this rank only for the durations of the boundary negotiations between the governments of Ecuador and Peru

In spotlight at U.S.-Latin American retailers conference. Washington, ...

A black and white photo of three men shaking hands, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

U.S. Capitol - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

U.S. Capitol - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of the capitol building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives ... More

Silver expert questions Federal Reserve Chairman on silver question. Washington, D.C., March 23. Walter E. Trent, Technical Director of the Rocky Mountain Metal Foundation, of Reno, Nev., who was invited by the Chairman of the Special Silver Committee to ask Marriner Accles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, questions relative to silver. He proved himself to be an expert on silver, kept Eccles busy answering, and caused the committee to run an hour longer than scheduled. 3-23-39

Silver expert questions Federal Reserve Chairman on silver question. W...

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Washington, D.C. A bedroom interior

Washington, D.C. A bedroom interior

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Thomas H. Beck, President of the Crowell Publishing Co., snapped at the National Aviation Forum today at the Mayflower Hotel. He spoke on "Aviation in American Publications," 2-21-39

Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Thomas H. Beck, President of the Crowell Pu...

A black and white photo of two men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

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

Observation room, Washington Monument

Observation room, Washington Monument

A black and white photo of a hallway, 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 ran... More

Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Frank Murphy, Attorney General of the United States

Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Frank Murphy, Attorney General of the Unite...

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

Monopoly Committee learns that five states hold 67 percent of U.S. savings. Washington, D.C., May 23. Dr. Donald Davenport, special economic consultant for the S.E.C., told the Monopoly Committee yesterday, with the aid of large charts, that New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have 37.8 billions of dollars laid up in savings, this amount being 67 percent of the total savings of the United States

Monopoly Committee learns that five states hold 67 percent of U.S. sav...

A man standing in front of a large white board, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

In spotlight at NLRB investigation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. John P. Frey, left, President of the Metal Trades Union, A.F. of L., chats with Rep. Howard W. Smith, Chairman of the House Committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board, just before today's session got under way. Frey is expected to testify before the committee later today

In spotlight at NLRB investigation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. John P....

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

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