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An act making provision for the debt of the United States. [New York, 1790.].

An act making provision for the debt of the United States. [New York, ...

The one printed by John Fenno has 12 sec. while this one without imprint has 14 sec.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full tex... More

An act providing for the actual enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States [New-york, Printed by Thomas Greenleaf [1790].

An act providing for the actual enumeration of the inhabitants of the ...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 213, Folder 6.

Second Congress of the United States: At the second session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two. An act concerning the registering

Second Congress of the United States: At the second session, begun and...

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Maryland Gazette (newspaper), September 10, 1772, "40 Per Poll" Act Story on Page 2

Maryland Gazette (newspaper), September 10, 1772, "40 Per Poll" Act St...

"40 Per Poll" Act Story on Page 2

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one. An act, for apportioning and assessing a tax ...[Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes and Sons, 1781].

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand s...

Imprint 3.; Not in Ford. Page Order: Multipage Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 41,... More

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt in Phédre, Hearst Greek Theatre, May 17, '06, Act 3

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt in Phédre, Hearst Greek Theatre, May 17, '06, Act...

H78308 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Pillsbury Picture Co.; May 28, 1906; DLC/PP-1906:42938. No. 507. Exhibited: Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama, the Jewish Museum, New York, N.Y., 2005-2006.

Shakspeare--Taming of the shrew, Act III, Scene II / painted by Francis Wheatly, R.A. ; engraved by I.P. Simon.

Shakspeare--Taming of the shrew, Act III, Scene II / painted by Franci...

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Shakspeare--Taming of the shrew, Act III, Scene II / painted by Francis Wheatly, R.A. ; engraved by I.P. Simon.

Shakspeare--Taming of the shrew, Act III, Scene II / painted by Franci...

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Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6401 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The two-horse act - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The two-horse act - Public domain lithograph

Photograph shows a male bareback rider on two horses balancing his female partner on his right leg. E4328 U.S. Copyright Office.

[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - assualt on Kira Yoshinaka's home - pursuing the guards and searching for Kira]

[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - assualt on Kira Yoshina...

Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with the samurai chasing Kira's guards and searching the grounds. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichi... More

Shakespeare. Winter's Tale, act II. Scene III

Shakespeare. Winter's Tale, act II. Scene III

William Shakespeare books and illustrations

United States of America. I collector of the district of Newburyport, do hereby certify, that an American seaman, aged years, or thereabouts, of the heighth of feet, inches has this day produced to me proof in the manner directed in the act inti

United States of America. I collector of the district of Newburyport, ...

Dated in mss Mar. 25, 1808. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 48, Folder 15a.

Act. Lt. Comm. Edward Conroy, USN

Act. Lt. Comm. Edward Conroy, USN

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A complete list of stamp duties, to take effect August 1, 1864. Carefully compiled and arranged from the Act of Congress, approved June 30, 1864, as published officially, at Washington ... Boston, Published by J. G. Beals at the office of the Bo

A complete list of stamp duties, to take effect August 1, 1864. Carefu...

I. Title.; On verso: Gift, Caleb Cushing Papers, Oct. 22, 1962. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

This will certify that has paid in at this office for which amount registered bonds of the Confederate states of America, bearing interest from this date at the rate of four per cent, per annum, will be issued to him, under the "Act to reduce th

This will certify that has paid in at this office for which amount reg...

Printed Ephemera -Confederate States of America.; On verso: 589729 Mar. 19 '40 Rare Bk Rm. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGM... More

The scarf act - Print, Library of Congress collection

The scarf act - Print, Library of Congress collection

E4322 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Gibson & Co.

California labor relationist charges AF of L fostered labor disturbances to discredit Wagner Act. Washington, D.C., May 9. George C. Kidwell, Director of the California State Department of Industrial Relations, charged today before the Senate Education and Labor Committee that the AF of L had deliberately fostered labor disturbances to discredit the Wagner Act. He said that in Westwood, a California lumber town, CIO members had been driven out by company agents and that in two weeks there was not a member of any union in town. 'In the face of this fact, it is the Labor Board that is charged with thwarting the 'democratic rights of the workers,'' he said

California labor relationist charges AF of L fostered labor disturbanc...

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State Department confers privately with House on amendments to Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., June 5. Meeting today in executive session, the House Foreign Affairs Committee conferred with officials from the State Department on proposed amendments to the present neutrality laws. Left to right, seated: R. Walton Moore, State Department counselor, Chairman Sol Bloom, Green H. Hackworth, State Dept. legal advisor; standing: Carlton Savage, assistant to Moore, and Rep. Charles A. Eaton of N.J.

State Department confers privately with House on amendments to Neutral...

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Jean L. Burnett, Chairman Committee on Affairs of Cities, State of New York Assembly Chamber, announces hearing March 15 on tax election act

Jean L. Burnett, Chairman Committee on Affairs of Cities, State of New...

If she renounced him now it would be an act of heroism--

If she renounced him now it would be an act of heroism--

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The High Heart" by Basil King, Saturday evening post, 190:21 (July 14, 1917).

Unicycle juggling act - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Unicycle juggling act - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Man on unicycle juggling three balls and balancing soda bottle on stick. Copyright by Exhibit Supply Co. No copyright renewals. No. 15.

Sheaffer fountain pen factory, Ft. Madison, Iowa. Final act of the pen manufacture

Sheaffer fountain pen factory, Ft. Madison, Iowa. Final act of the pen...

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Shocking bathing costumes. Washington, D.C., Aug. 25. How times have changed! Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, widow of the author of the Pure Food Act, displaying the shocking bathing costume of 1895 while Marjorie Gunnels wears the sensible one of 1936. They will model in the "Gay Nineties" parade which will be a feature of the summer festival for the benefit of the Women's City Club in Washington, Aug. 28. Mrs. Wiley is president of the club

Shocking bathing costumes. Washington, D.C., Aug. 25. How times have c...

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The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich at the Waterloo Theater.

The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Alber...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Up pops the devil" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized ballerina. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. ... More

New York Mayor and NLRB chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. No doubt these two gentleman, Mayor Fiorello Laguardia of New York City, and J. Warren Madden, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, were discussing the Wagner Labor Relations Act when this picture was snapped at the U.S. Conference of Mayors today at the Mayflower. Madden later addressed the Mayors, 11/16/37

New York Mayor and NLRB chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. No doubt ...

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Discuss social security problems. Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. Labor troubles were forgotten today as their leaders met today with business and industrial heads to discuss possible changes in the Social Security Act. The occasion was the first meeting of the Social Security Advisory Council. Left to right: Gerard Swope, President of General Electric Co.; Philip Murray, C.I.O. leader; and E.R. Stettin US [...] new head of the U.S. Steel Corp. 11/5/37

Discuss social security problems. Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. Labor trou...

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New U.S. envoy to Great Britain and aide. Washington, D.C., Feb. 18. Joseph P. Kennedy, who was sworn in today as American Ambassador to Great Britain, is shown with the first aide he has chosen. Harold [...] Hinton, formerly Washington Correspondent for the New York Times. It is presumed Hinton will act in a public relations capacity, 2/18/38

New U.S. envoy to Great Britain and aide. Washington, D.C., Feb. 18. J...

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First meeting of the maritime labor board. Washington, D.C., July 14. The first meeting of the Maritime Labor Board took place today in the Commerce Dept. The group will act as a mediation board in all maritime labor troubles, left to right; Dr. Louis Bloch, of San Francisco, Chairman Robert W. Bruere, New York, and Claude E. Seehorn, of Denver, 7/14/38

First meeting of the maritime labor board. Washington, D.C., July 14. ...

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Naval air base, Corpus Christi, Texas. Now an expert mechanic, Mary Josephine Farley shows an National Youth Administration (NYA) trainee the tricks of a Wright Whirlwind Motor. He will act as her helper for about eight weeks; then he'll be qualified to work on motors for the naval air base at Corpus Christi, Texas

Naval air base, Corpus Christi, Texas. Now an expert mechanic, Mary Jo...

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Nixon sends GIs into Cambodia. Nixon declares all-out war on Southeast Asia. The people must act now. Mass meeting at the White House at noon on Saturday, May 9. [Washington, 1970].

Nixon sends GIs into Cambodia. Nixon declares all-out war on Southeast...

GB5/19/70.; On verso: Presented to L.C. by J. Harty, May 6, 1970. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collec... More

The two songs a drama in one act

The two songs a drama in one act

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[Portrait of Debria Brown, as Carmen, Act I]

[Portrait of Debria Brown, as Carmen, Act I]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: VIII QQ 12. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

The great Victorina Troupe originators and presenters of the most marvelous sword swallowing act on earth.

The great Victorina Troupe originators and presenters of the most marv...

"See Kar-mi" pasted over Victorina on top of poster; Victorina also performed as the magician, Kar-mi. "Shoots a gun barrel while it is down his throat; swallows an electric light; the $10,000.00 novelty act; t... More

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6400 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Report on general survey of British Somaliland 1944 (Colonial development & welfare act. Economic survey & reconnaissance), Published under the authority of the Military government, Somaliland protectorate, 19th May 1945...

Report on general survey of British Somaliland 1944 (Colonial developm...

Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. The illustrative matter is folded in pocket. Prepared by the Survey dept. cf. Introd. Bibliography : p. 12. AACR2 : 651/2

October 31, 1777, Dunmore, Beckford Parish, for act to empower vestries of Frederick and Norborne Parishes to levy taxes for repairing churches in latter two parishes.

October 31, 1777, Dunmore, Beckford Parish, for act to empower vestrie...

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Unconstitutionality of the Fugitive slave act : decisions of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in the cases of Booth and Rycraft.

Unconstitutionality of the Fugitive slave act : decisions of the Supre...

"In the matter of the petition of Sherman M. Booth for a writ of habeas corpus and to be discharged from imprisonment. Certiorari to Associate Justice A.D. Smith of the Supreme Court"--P. [1]. Booth and Rycraft... More

Anna Ella Carroll to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, July 14, 1862 (Opposes Confiscation Act)

Anna Ella Carroll to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, July 14, 1862 (Opposes ...

Scene from the second act of "Antigone"

Scene from the second act of "Antigone"

(DLC/PP-1933:0139). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Comedie Francaise at Orange," Century magazine, 50:176 (June 1895).

An act for laying a duty on goods, wares, and merchandizes, imported into the United States ... May 16, 1789.

An act for laying a duty on goods, wares, and merchandizes, imported i...

Imprint 1.; Not in Evans. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collect... More

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt in Phédre, Hearst Greek Theatre, May 17, '06, Act 3

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt in Phédre, Hearst Greek Theatre, May 17, '06, Act...

H78308 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Pillsbury Picture Co.; May 28, 1906; DLC/PP-1906:42938. No. 507. Exhibited: Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama, the Jewish Museum, New York, N.Y., 2005-2006.

An act to enable the citizens of this Commonwealth to discharge certain taxes by the payment of tobacco. [Richmond, 1786].

An act to enable the citizens of this Commonwealth to discharge certai...

For date see House Journal for Nov 16 1786. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 180, Folder 22.

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the ---- Stamp Act 1766. / Paul Revere, sculp.

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6402 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6401 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

When the grown up ladies act like babies

When the grown up ladies act like babies

... An act for the prevention of riotous assemblies. Jan. 4, 1844.

... An act for the prevention of riotous assemblies. Jan. 4, 1844.

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 154, Folder 14.

One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, to be given in exchange for this bill at the treasury of Virginia, pursuant to an act of assembly passed October the 5th, 1778.

One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or si...

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An act to authorize a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Galliopolis, and for other purposes therein mentioned ... [179-].

An act to authorize a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gall...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 223, Folder 27.

... An act to continue in force for a limited time, an Act passed at the first session of Congress, intituled. "An act to regulate processes in the courts of the United States." [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act to continue in force for a limited time, an Act passed at t...

A map of the second section of that part of Georgia now known as the Cherokee Territory in which are delineated all the districts & lots which by an act of the General Assembly were designated the Gold Districts and taken from actual survey /

A map of the second section of that part of Georgia now known as the C...

Covers Marietta region (Ga.) including portions of the present-day Cobb, Fulton, and Cherokee Counties. Original in Surveyor General Department, Office of Secretary of State, Atlanta, Ga. Available also through... More

S.- No. 42. Revision. State of New Jersey. An act relating to official seals. [1846?].

S.- No. 42. Revision. State of New Jersey. An act relating to official...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 100, Folder 5d.

Shakespeare. As you like it, Act V. Scene IV

Shakespeare. As you like it, Act V. Scene IV

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of theatrical or movie production, scene, actors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Edwin Booth as Richelieu, Act 5, Scene 2]

[Edwin Booth as Richelieu, Act 5, Scene 2]

Photo copyrighted by J. Gurney. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Robert Downing as Marc Antony. Julius Caesar, act III, scene II / gravure, Gebbie & Husson Co. Ltd.

Robert Downing as Marc Antony. Julius Caesar, act III, scene II / grav...

[Trained dog act], American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

[Trained dog act], American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

71302 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 599. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully recovered from his recent Illness, Associate Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the United States Supreme Court returned to Washington yesterday from Sea Island, Georgia, where he had been recuperating. This exclusive picture of the Justice was made as he took an early morning stroll today. Many important decisions, among them the validity of the Labor Relations Act, have been postponed by the Court pending the return of Justice Stone to the bench. Along with Chief Justice Hughes, Justices Brandeis and Cardozo, Justice Stone is noted for his liberalism toward the New Deal

Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully...

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New Democratic Senators welcomed. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Senator Joseph T. Robinson's first act today, following his re-election as majority leader, was to welcome the new Democratic Senators. Here we see, left to right: Senator Herbert Hitchcock, South Dakota; Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan; Senator Edwin C. Johnson, Colorado; Senator Allen Ellender, Lousiana; Senator Claude Pepper, Florida; Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson; Senator Harry Schwartz, Wyoming; Senator Charles O. Andrews, Florida; Senator James H. Hughes; Delaware; Senator Guy M. Gillette, Iowa; Senator Josh Lee, Oklahoma

New Democratic Senators welcomed. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Senator Jos...

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Pinkerton ace quizzed by Senate Investigators. Washington, D.C. After hearing testimony that the Pinkerton Detective Agency sought to sell Its service to the LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee to investigate other labor espionage agencies, Samuel X. Brady, Chief of the Cincinnati office of the Pinkerton's, was questioned about the part he played in the negotiations. E.C. Davidson, Secretary of the International Association of Machinists and also Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, charged that Brady had contacted him last summer with the request that the Mayor act as go between. Brady, in denying the charge, financed by General Motors for the purpose of making inquireies about the CIO

Pinkerton ace quizzed by Senate Investigators. Washington, D.C. After ...

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Wage-Hour Unit prepares to put act into effect. Washington, D.C., Oct. 22. The Wage-Hour Administration rushed work today on last minute explanations of how industry should comply with the most far reaching attempt since the NRA days to put a floor under wages and a ceiling over hours. Wage-hour Administrator Elmer Andrews, extreme right seated, telling the press he hopes to announce by nightfall the kind of records employers should keep to show conformity with the new law which becomes effective 12:01 A.M. Monday

Wage-Hour Unit prepares to put act into effect. Washington, D.C., Oct....

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Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freedom of policy. Washington, D.C., April 26. Staging her second appearance before Senate Committees within a week, Dorothy Thompson, columnist, sat down before Foreign Affairs Chairman Key Pittman and told him and members that neutrality laws should be repealed to allow the country to be free in forming policies in foreign affairs. 'I don't think that the existing neutrality legislation is neutral,' she said, and added that she doesn't believe that existing legislation would have kept us out of the last war, a war which she termed as still being fought

Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freed...

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Senate Committee approves SEC head's proposal. Washington, D.C., March 30. A proposal by William O. Douglas, right, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to exempt transfers of securities and properties by holding companies liquidating under the 'death sentence' clause of the Public Utility Holding Company Act from the capital gains tax, was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee. Douglas is pictured with Sen. Tom Connally as he arrived at the Capitol to appear before the committee

Senate Committee approves SEC head's proposal. Washington, D.C., March...

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Wheeler Dam and powerhouse. Roadway on top of Wheeler Dam, part of public highway. Note open steel rail composed of car building rolled shapes strong enough to act as guardrails for heaviest vehicles

Wheeler Dam and powerhouse. Roadway on top of Wheeler Dam, part of pub...

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"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at La Jolla Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by Associated Student Body. Tickets on sale at Ille... More

U.S. Indian commissioner appears before Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., June 10. Indian Commissioner John Collier charged before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee today that vigorous "fifth Column" activity directed by Nazi propagandists has not been successful among the Indians but has "captured the unwatchful" Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Testifying upon Senate approved legislation exempting certain Indian tribes from the Wheeler-Howard Act, Collier said that the Indians did not approve the legislation and that it was proposed and back by "subversive" groups, 6-10-40

U.S. Indian commissioner appears before Senate Indian Affairs Committe...

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Administration leaders explain works financing bill in radio round table. Washington, D.C., July 24. Leaders of the administration fight to pass intact the so-called 'spend-lend' bill under the Federal Works Agency, tonight went on the air to explain the bill. The round table on the 'Works Financing Act', was participated in by, left to right - Emil Schram, Chairman of the RFC, Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee through which the bill must be reported to the Senate Sen. Robert Wagner, Sponser of the Bill and Majority Leader Sen. Alben Barkley, and John Carmody, Administrator of the Federal Works Agency, 7/24/39

Administration leaders explain works financing bill in radio round tab...

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Senate battlers on Pure Politics Act. Washington, D.C., Mar 7. At odds on the Senate floor since the inception of The Hatch Act, but good personal friends are Senators Carol Hatch, D. of New Mexico, author of The Act to Purify Politics, and Senator Sherman Minton, Dem., of Indiana. Latest difference to develop was yesterday when Sen. Miller or Arkansas offered an amendment to draw the teeth from the act be allowing federal employes to 'voluntarily' take part in politics. The amendment was intended to be tacked on to a bill to extend the scope of the act to U.S. paid state and city employees. The Indiana senator, Democratic whip on the floor, acted as floor leader for The Miller Amendment, but the bill was defeated by three votes. Today, the two are as good friends as ever, 3-7-40

Senate battlers on Pure Politics Act. Washington, D.C., Mar 7. At odds...

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Science and research. Mineral prospecting. Electrical prospecting for metallic minerals may be carried on by using the dual coil radiometer to measure the electro-magnetic field of the earth, as it may be influenced by the presence of an ore body. Students training for war jobs in the minerals industry, or for service with the armed forces, are shown hunting for ore. A student at the left operates the field generator. The coils about the middles of the two others are made up of many strands of copper wire which act as transformers. The student second from right watches the level on his stationary coil to measure the electro-magnetic field. After completion of training, many students will be given commissions in naval ordnance, where they will use electronics for airplane detection. Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado

Science and research. Mineral prospecting. Electrical prospecting for ...

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[Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (center) congratulates (l to r) Colonel Geraldine May, Colonel Mary A. Hallaren, Captain Joy Bright Hancock, and Major Julia E. Hamblet, after the passage of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.] / U.S. Army Signal Corps photograph.

[Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (center) congratulates (l to r) ...

Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6400 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

An act to establish offices for the purpose of granting lands within the territories of the United States. [Philadelphia] Printed by John Fenno [1791].

An act to establish offices for the purpose of granting lands within t...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 216, Folder 6.

Boston, May 12, 1774. Gentlemen, by the last advices from London we learn that an Act has been passed by the British Parliament for blocking up the Harbour of Boston … By order of the committee

Boston, May 12, 1774. Gentlemen, by the last advices from London we le...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 347, Folder 10.

October 31, 1786, Westmoreland, Richmond County, Episcopalians and others, opposed to repeal of incorporation act and sale of glebes.

October 31, 1786, Westmoreland, Richmond County, Episcopalians and oth...

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a historic document - petition, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Finale, act I - Sheet music, Popular songs of the day

Finale, act I - Sheet music, Popular songs of the day

Circular to registers and receivers of the United States' Land offices, by order of the Secretary of the Treasury. General land office, July 22, 1834. Gentlemen: Annexed is a copy of an act of congress, approved 19th June, 1834, entitled"An act

Circular to registers and receivers of the United States' Land offices...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 231, Folder 6.

Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Greatest Act. The Only and the Greatest Performing Sea Lions in the World. ...

Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Greatest Act. The Only and the Greatest Per...

Circus poster showing a sea lion catching hats. No. 1900.S. No. 84.

"I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest . . . where be your gibes now?--"Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 1"

"I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest . . . where be your gi...

McClellan, in the character of Hamlet stands near an open grave holding the head of Abraham Lincoln. He soliloquizes, "I knew him, Horatio: A fellow of infinite jest . . . Where be your gibes now?" The cartoon... More

Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly of Pensilvania, passed in the twelfth year of the reign of his majesty George the Third. Dated the 3d day of April. Anno Dom. 1772. Half-a-crown.

Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly o...

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[Acrobatic act]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Acrobatic act]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers great shows consolidated. The Oxfords. William and Ella Orford. ... Original and high class principal bareback performances and sensational double jockey act

Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers great shows consolidated. The Oxfords...

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Treasury department. Trenton. September 8th, 1798 (Circular.) Sir. Agreeably to what was promised in my letter of August 7th, I have now the honour to transmit certain forms, which I request may be observed, in the execution of the act "to provi

Treasury department. Trenton. September 8th, 1798 (Circular.) Sir. Agr...

Evans 34884.; Signed by Thomas Wolcott and addressed to the Commissioners of the fifth division of S. C. Page Order: Reverse Center Span Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as ... More

State of New Jersey. A bill entitled "An act respecting the orphan's Court." [184-?].

State of New Jersey. A bill entitled "An act respecting the orphan's C...

Page Order: Multipage Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 100, Folder 12.

Confederate States of America loan - seven per cent, February 20th 1863 - authorized by the Act of Congress C.S.A. of February 20th 1863

Confederate States of America loan - seven per cent, February 20th 186...

Print shows a loan certificate, #20301, in the amount of $100 payable July 1, 1868; includes ten loan coupons at bottom. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelfli... More

Shakspeare [sic] - Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I--A wood - Titiania [i.e., Titania], queen of the fairies, Bottom, fairies attending & etc. / / painted by H. Fuseli, R.A. ; engraved by I.P. Simon.

Shakspeare [sic] - Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I--A wood - Tit...

A bill to amend an act entitled an Act for equalizing the land tax. [n. d.].

A bill to amend an act entitled an Act for equalizing the land tax. [n...

Passed sometime after 1798. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 188, Folder 10.

State of New Jersey. An act to authorize the reduction of the Capitol stock, and the number of directors, of the state bank at Camen [181-?].

State of New Jersey. An act to authorize the reduction of the Capitol ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 99, Folder 18.

[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - assualt on Kira Yoshinaka's home - pursuing the guards]

[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - assualt on Kira Yoshina...

Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with the samurai chasing Kira's guards into the house. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-spon... More

Alexander Anderson and Henry Richards in the act of murdering Mrs. Anna Garber and Mrs. Elizabeth Ream, on the 15th of December, 1857

Alexander Anderson and Henry Richards in the act of murdering Mrs. Ann...

Illus. in: The Manheim tragedy / H.A. Rockafield. Pub. by H.A. Rockafied, in trust ... Lancaster Pa. : Printed at the Evening Express office, 1858, back cover.

The purchase of Cuba pictorially considered, after the passage of the act appropriating thirty millions for the purpose, A.D. Eighteen hundred and ???? / Hoppin.

The purchase of Cuba pictorially considered, after the passage of the ...

Illustration with 9 scenes showing effects on America of annexation of Cuba including an increase in size and amount of cigars smoked, babies eating oranges and bananas, the U.S. Treasury depleted, and bullfigh... More

[Acrobatic act]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Acrobatic act]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Color woodcut. Signature: J.W. Hart, Cin. O. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: I. Hart, J.W.

Archconfraternity of the Holy Family - Act of Consecration - O, Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Archconfraternity of the Holy Family - Act of Consecration - O, Jesus,...

D14747 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Armstrong, (Charles) & Co.

"The Mikado" - second and last act / J.S. Pughe.

"The Mikado" - second and last act / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as "Mikado Roosevelt" with a large cast of characters, including "Pish Tush Root" and "Pooh Bah Taft", on stage where "Koko Bonaparte", holding a large sword labeled "Depar... More

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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Senate Committee told that telegraph companies cannot meet provisions of wages and hours act. Washington, D.C., May 22. Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that Western Union and Postal could not meet provisions of the Wages and Hours Act 'without going further into the red.' He was testifying on a resolution recently introduced by Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, which would authorize a complete study of the telegraph industry

Senate Committee told that telegraph companies cannot meet provisions ...

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Senate Judiciary Com on amendment of Volstead Act, 4/5/26

Senate Judiciary Com on amendment of Volstead Act, 4/5/26

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President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Her...

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A sign of safety. The metal plate, held by Miss Jeanne Biondi, of the Federal Home Loan Bank board, Wash. D.C., is being sent to 600 Federal Savings and Loan associations which have been insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance corporation. A number of private institutions also come under the insurance act

A sign of safety. The metal plate, held by Miss Jeanne Biondi, of the ...

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Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad Seiler Hilarious 3 act comedy.

Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script. Work Projects Admini... More

Speculation in food, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. When the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 took effect last week, the responsibility for their enforcement was put in the hands of Dr. J.W.T. Duvel, who for eleven years has administered the preceding legislation, the Grain Futures Act. Born in Ohio in 1873 Dr. Duvel was associated with the Food Administration in that agency's New York office

Speculation in food, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. When the provisions of...

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