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Miniature pearl White House to presented to nation. Washington, D.C., June 11, 38. A miniature White House, made entirely of pearl shell and completely equipped with tiny reproductions of presidential furniture, was placed on view at the Willard Hotel today by group of prominent Washington club women. The replica is a gift of a New York art collector to the wheel of progress, National Womens Society, in recognition of its pariotic projects. Viewing the model are, left to right: Mrs. Florence Caroline Maxwell Ramsey, and Mrs. Margaret Hopkins Worrell, president general of the wheel of progress, 6/11/38

Peace & Democracy group present protests to Italian Embassy. Washington, D.C., April 8. While members of the Washington branch of the American League for Peace and Democracy walked with signs in a picket line a block away, a group of demonstrators walked up to the front door of the Italian Embassy and rung the bell. The door opened briefly, a protest was handed to the unknown attache who glanced at the demonstrators, took the letter, then hastily closed the door. While the group waiting, the door stayed closed, and seeing no answer was forthcoming, they rejoined the pickets who kept at a distance of 500 from the Embassy by police. The group was protesting totalitarian invasions of minority nations in Europe

Peace & Democracy group present protests to Italian Embassy. Washington, D.C., April 8. While members of the Washington branch of the American League for Peace and Democracy walked with signs in a picket line a block away, a group of demonstrators walked up to the front door of the Italian Embassy and rung the bell. The door opened briefly, a protest was handed to the unknown attache who glanced at the demonstrators, took the letter, then hastily closed the door. While the group waiting, the door stayed closed, and seeing no answer was forthcoming, they rejoined the pickets who kept at a distance of 500 from the Embassy by police. The group was protesting totalitarian invasions of minority nations in Europe

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Administration favorites. Washington, D.C., Jan. 22. Holding key posts in the Roosevelt Administration, Social Security Board member Mary Dewson (left) and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, are both favorites of the President, 12238

Madame Secretary meets the press. Washington, D.C., April 21. Secretary of Labor Perkins answers the questions of newspapermen following the meeting of labor and industrial leaders at the Labor Department, 4/21/1937

Appointed to Social Security board. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Assistant WPA Administrator Mrs. Ellen S. Woodward has been appointed a member of the Social Security Board by President Roosevelt. She will succeed Mary. W. Dewson, 12/22/38

Labor Secretary. Washington, D.C., April 21. Secretary of Labor Francis Perkins was in fine fettle today at her press conference following the meeting of the labor and industrial leaders, 4211937

Thomas Jefferson to Washington, D.C., Commissioners, March 21, 1792, with Copy

New Social Security board member. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. Mrs. Mary W. Dewson, Chairman of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee, assumed her new duties today as a member of the Social Security Board, 8/24/37

Berry and Perkins. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Maj. George L. Berry, President Roosevelt's Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation, greets Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, as she arrives to address the conference of Industry and Labor today in Washington. In her address, Secretary Perkins appealed to the industrialists present at the session to survey their employment needs, particularly with a view to placing men over 40 and heads of families

Detroit, Michigan. Officals of the United Automobile Workers (UAW). Left to right, Walter P. Reuther, vice-president; R.J. Thomas, president; Richard T. Frankensteen, vice-president; George Addes, secretary-treasurer

Washington, D. C., Tammany Society to Thomas Jefferson, February 24, 1809

Administration favorites. Washington, D.C., Jan. 22. Holding key posts in the Roosevelt Administration, Social Security Board member Mary Dewson (left) and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, are both favorites of the President, 1/22/38

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New York, New York. Charles Stanislaw and Frances Apadaccini, both blind, dancing at the Lighthouse, an institution for the blind, at 111 East Fifty-ninth Street

CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE EARLE. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1909-1921; MEMBER, U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, 1921-1923

Fence posts outside the sales pavilion at Aledo, Illinois

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

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. A new informal picture of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, Democrat of Mississippi. He is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 10/3/38

Radio conference, Washington, D.C. Oct. 5. The Federal Communications Commission inaugurated a series of hearings today for the benefit of the broadcasting industry who will meet with federal government officials to consider rearranging the commercial broadcasting band. Here we see Anning S. Prall, chairman of the FCC., and Judge Eugene S. Sykes, member of the commission, as they opened the hearing today

Eliz. Hitt & Mr. Ander de Hertelendry, Secty. Hungarian Leg., 1/18/27

War workers. Social activities. A sailor enjoys table tennis at the USO (United Service Organization) center in Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man opening a door, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

Member of the Hightstown farm group says: "Who says Jews can't farm?" Hightstown, New Jersey

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Virgin River Bridge, Spanning North Fork of Virgin River on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT

New FCA Governor takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. Forrest F. Hill, who yesterday was named Governor of the Farm Credit Administration by President Roosevelt, was administered the oath of office today by Miss Elsie England; Secretary to the General Counsel of the FCA. Hill succeeds William I. Myers, who has returned to teaching at Cornell University, 9/21/38

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