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Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to cave Jebel Usdum

Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to ...

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Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. During an appearance before the Senate Wire Tapping Committee today, Joseph N. Pew, Jr., Pennsylvania Republican and official of the Sun Oil Co., flatly denied that he had engaged a private detective organization to 'watch' Democratic officials. However, he admitted that he hired Frank B. Bielaski, New York private detective, to 'watch stock transactions' in connection with a 'movement to rehabilitate' the Cramp Shipyards in Philadelphia. These shipyards, he said, were commercially unsound and could not be operated profitably

Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. Durin...

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"Griffin children" of west Alabama land use demonstration project near Greensboro, Alabama. They are all third or fourth generation resulting from, it is believed, a white woman and a Negro. They are mostly white and refused to be placed with the Negroes, but the whites will not have them. Note carefully the closeup of the four children; all are from the same family and yet differ greatly in appearance

"Griffin children" of west Alabama land use demonstration project near...

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One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The general appearance of the structures, as others built by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), is more or less traditional because it was thought that too great a deviation in this remote area would prevent ready popular acceptance of the main principles of the demonstration

One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The gen...

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Demountable employee housing. Three-bedroom war workers' house constructed in five slices. On this project, where the houses went into an existing community in Alabama to provide housing for employees of chemical and metallurgical industries of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), the local desire for traditional appearance was accommodated by the use of a pitched roof. Each side of the roof is hinged at the eaves and is laid down, during transport, over the ceiling to bring overall height within normal highway clearances

Demountable employee housing. Three-bedroom war workers' house constru...

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Palestine disturbances 1936. Members of the Arab Higher Committee, leaving the offices of the Royal Commission on Jan. 12, 1937 after their first appearance to give evidence

Palestine disturbances 1936. Members of the Arab Higher Committee, lea...

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Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washington, D.C., April 3. Arriving early at the Capitol today for an appearance before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, screen actor Robert was kept busy autographing until called to the stand. Here we see, left to right - Frances Aker, Robert Montgomery, Mary Fowler, and Catherine Bixler. 4-3-39

Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washi...

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Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

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Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave international situation.' He said that he would elaborate upon this statement later. He introduced Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, who made the main statement to the committee

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secr...

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On advise of counsel. Howard C. Hopson, left, long missing witness for the House Lobby Investigation Committee, confers with his counsel, William Hill of Boston, when he makes a belated appearance on the "Hill." 8/13/35

On advise of counsel. Howard C. Hopson, left, long missing witness for...

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BREAKS UP CABINET MEETING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 21. THE SUDDEN AND SURPRISING APPEARANCE OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY SWANSON AT THE WHITE HOUSE, CAUSED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TO ADJOURN THE CABINET MEETING THAT WAS TAKING PLACE. SEC. SWANSON HAD BEEN ILL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT IS NOW ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY

BREAKS UP CABINET MEETING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 21. THE SUDDEN AND SUR...

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Rail head questioned on president's lending program. Washington, D.C., July 19. John J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, today made a brief appearance before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee now hearing witnesses on the President's lending program, 7/19/39

Rail head questioned on president's lending program. Washington, D.C.,...

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New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first public appearance. Washington, D.C., April 13. Juan Francisco Cardenas, recently appointed Charge D'Affaires of the Spanish Embassy under the Franco Regime, today made his first public appearance when he spoke to members of the National Press Club at a special luncheon in his honor. 4-13-39

New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first pu...

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Wives of migratory laborers washing their family laundry at the Agua Fria Migratory Labor Camp, Arizona. The difference in the personal appearance of the migratory workers when hot water and laundry facilities are available is striking and indicates that hard work in the fields and life on the road has not dulled personal pride

Wives of migratory laborers washing their family laundry at the Agua F...

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Fort Knox. Colt automatic pistol. A soldier in training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, demonstrates the use of one of America's renowned weapons, a Colt pistol. Much changed in appearance from the gun that was famous on our frontiers nearly a century ago, this .45 caliber automatic is one of the standard weapons of our modern Army

Fort Knox. Colt automatic pistol. A soldier in training at Fort Knox, ...

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Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated American comedian Yankee Locke! ... December 20th, 1865

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated Americ...

Illus. - "Ten Nights in a bar room"; exterior and interior of bar. Reference copy may be in LOT 4441. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Theater Ads.; Rare Bk. D... More

Eager throng waiting for the appearance of the President at the Capitol, inauguration of Roosevelt, Washington

Eager throng waiting for the appearance of the President at the Capito...

H60191 U.S. Copyright Office No. 9917. Copyright 1905 by H.C. White Co.

The "Lusitania's" first appearance in New York Harbor, Sept. 13, 1907.

The "Lusitania's" first appearance in New York Harbor, Sept. 13, 1907.

Sailing past Battery Park in foregrd. H100466 U.S. Copyright Office No file print? This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC Parks; Ships; Shelf. Same as USZ6-205?

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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Wayne Morris, motion picture star, is enrolled in the Red Cross by Mrs. Mary Holland, of Bradley Hills, MD. Morris is making a personal appearance at the Earle Theater, 9/28/38

Wayne Morris, motion picture star, is enrolled in the Red Cross by Mrs...

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Appearance of phenomena immediately after the beginning of totality Appearance of phenomena immediately previous to the end of totality Vincent Brooks, lith

Appearance of phenomena immediately after the beginning of totality Ap...

The sun and moon at the beginning (plate 7) and ending (plate 8) points of totality of a solar eclipse. Illus. in: On the total solar eclipse of July 18th, 1860, observed at Rivabellosa, near Miranda de Ebro in... More

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Reporters besiege Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, following her appearance today before the House Rules Committee in executive session. The purpose of the hearing was determine whether the highly controversial amendments offered by Rep. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina, should get right of way on the House floor. Rep. Norton is also the author of certain amendments to the wage-hour law which are not as controversial as those[...]

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Report...

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A black cat makes an appearance between some hay rolls outside some sheds in the little town of Bracketville in Kinney County, Texas

A black cat makes an appearance between some hay rolls outside some sh...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

Appearance of cemetery hill previous to Pick[etts charge

Appearance of cemetery hill previous to Pick[etts charge

Depicts 5th Maine Light Artillery at Gettysburg. Inscribed upper right. Inscribed below image: Entrenched guns; Gettysburg on left; ground over which Louisiana Tigers charged; Stevens battery. Gift, J.P. Morgan... More

No. 2. Mrs. Moore also possesses a woman's favorite trait, a last-minute checkup on her personal appearance before leaving for court

No. 2. Mrs. Moore also possesses a woman's favorite trait, a last-minu...

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Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, left: made one of his few public appearances last night when he attended the Alumni dinner of Brown Universtiy at the Mayflower Hotel here, he introduced Henry M. Wriston, the newly inaugrated President of Brown University, right; Mr. Hughes graduated Brown in 1881

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chi...

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The moon makes an appearance as dusk approaches over a verdant hillside in Napa Valley, California

The moon makes an appearance as dusk approaches over a verdant hillsid...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

A pumpjack, sometimes referred to as a "grasshopper" oil pump because of its appearance, in rural Gray County, near Pampa in the Texas panhandle

A pumpjack, sometimes referred to as a "grasshopper" oil pump because ...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

Fourteenth appearance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders

Fourteenth appearance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Et...

"This evening, Tuesday, March 16th, 1847, the performances will commence with Bellini's celebrated opera, in three acts, La Sonnambula." At head of title: Princess's Theatre, J.M. Maddox, sole lessee and manage... More

The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearance of snow

The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearanc...

Artist: George Catlin. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5977

Sarah Bernhardt and party before her first appearance under canvas, March 2, 1906, Dallas, Texas

Sarah Bernhardt and party before her first appearance under canvas, Ma...

Tent in background. Photo copyrighted by Glogenson, Dallas, Texas. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Actors...; Tents; Tex. Dallas 1906; Photog. I.; BI; Actress... More

In spotlight at hearing on Government Reorganization Program. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. Luther Gulick, (right) member of the President's Reorganization Advisory Committee, is informally questioned by Senator [...] F. Byrd, preceding his (Gulick) appearance before the Senate Committee studying the Robinson Government Reorganization Bill. After cross-examining Gulick, Senator Byrd attacked the power given the Presdient in the Robinson Bill as a "Sud[...] on the part of Congress, 8/4/37

In spotlight at hearing on Government Reorganization Program. Washingt...

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Townsend faces senate committee again. Washington, D.C., March 19. Dr. Francis E. Townsend made a brief appearance before the Senate Unemployment Committee today and argued that his old age pension plan would do away with unemployment. He filed with the Committee a statement explaining the plan of a pension of $200 a month to all persons over 65, 3/19/38

Townsend faces senate committee again. Washington, D.C., March 19. Dr....

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Dress almost finished, Cynthia adjusts her skirt length. The dress's hem will be no deeper than WPB (War Production Board)-approved two inches. Cynthia's fabric-conserving pattern requires only three yards of 39-inch material. For all its fashionable appearance it wastes not one inch of material on unnecessary details. A pattern can be used several times; should not be destroyed when first dress is completed

Dress almost finished, Cynthia adjusts her skirt length. The dress's h...

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Dan Rice's great show. Sixth appearance of M'le Ella Zoyara in her unparalleled Scene of equitation. Saturday afternoon, March 3, 1860 ... Philadelphia U. S. Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Building [1860.].

Dan Rice's great show. Sixth appearance of M'le Ella Zoyara in her unp...

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 157, Folder 2.

Murder of President Lincoln; The assassin retreating across the stage and Mr. Stewart climbing upon it to pursue him; Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C. after the murder

Murder of President Lincoln; The assassin retreating across the stage ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 503 (1865 May 20), p. 140.

[Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2:30 to 8 P.M. daily. 10 A.M. to midnight on Saturday. Income, 50 cents per day. This boy was caught gambling on Chestnut & 11th Streets. When asked if he gambles said no. Said all earnings go home. This boy has the appearance of being a bit feeble minded.] Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2...

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The Christmas post office "A la carte" has made its appearance on national capitol streets

The Christmas post office "A la carte" has made its appearance on nati...

Truck decorated in an appeal for early mailing for the Christmas season, with man dressed as Santa Claus on back of truck. Photoprint by National Photo Co. LC-F81-17078.

Tax advice to Mrs. Roosevelt routine Treasury precedent, Congressional Committee told. Washington D.C. July 28. In ruling that a radio contract did not result in taxable income for Ms. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Treasury merely followed precedents, Robert H. Jackson, Assistant Attorney General told the Congressional Tax Committee today. Jackson is shown chatting with the Co-Chairmen, Rep. Robert L. Doughton, (left) and Senator Pat Harrison, following his appearance on the stand. 7/28/37

Tax advice to Mrs. Roosevelt routine Treasury precedent, Congressional...

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FIRST LADY CHATS WITH ACTING HEAD OF DIES COMMITTEE. WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 30. FOLLOWING HER UNANNOUNCED APPEARANCE AT THE DIES COMMITTEE HEARING TODAY, MRS. ROOSEVELT STAYED TO CHAT WITH ACTING CHAIRMAN REP. JOE STARNES, WHEN THE MORNING SESSION ADJOURNED. THE FIRST LADY LISTENED TO TESTIMONY CONCERNING THE AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS

FIRST LADY CHATS WITH ACTING HEAD OF DIES COMMITTEE. WASHINGTON, D.C. ...

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Rubber reclamation. Rubber harvest from scrapped tires. Reclaimed, dried scrap rubber is plasticized on the eighty-four-inch mill roll of a xylos process plant in the Midwest. Pigments are added to give the properties desired in the finished product. As it comes off the mill rolls, the reclaimed substance has regained the appearance of new rubber. Firestone

Rubber reclamation. Rubber harvest from scrapped tires. Reclaimed, dri...

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[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows appearance of bridge, after 168,000 lbs., in addition to the weight of the bridge, had stood on it for nine hours]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows appearance of br...

No. 38 (handwritten) and 2539 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

Appearance of the Union and Rebel lines at the "Front," from the Parapet of Fort Fisher, Mar. 28 showing the territory gained by the 2nd and 6th, Army Corps after the rebel attack on the 25th inst., with Petersburgh [sic] in the distance / 3 miles only / on the right

Appearance of the Union and Rebel lines at the "Front," from the Parap...

Landscape, with small figures indicating pickets, and cheveaux de frieze. A signal tower in tree in foreground. Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed below title on verso: Mem = It will be well to delinate the Pi... More

The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audience of over 3,500 People, on the Occasion of Max Alvary's 100th Appearance in Wagner's "Siegfried"

The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audien...

View from stage toward audience, showing prompter in box at front of stage. Flash-light photo by Ernest Marx. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card... More

Pickwick Dam. View of generator hall from visitors' overlook Note that photograph shows initial stage; present installation extended to four generators; ultimately six. Generator housings have been designed and finished on all projects with attention to architectural appearance as well as engineering efficiency

Pickwick Dam. View of generator hall from visitors' overlook Note that...

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New Social Security board member primps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Cameramen were kept waiting today while Miss Mary Dewson, new member of the social security board, checked her appearance before posing for pictures taking the oath of office, 8/23/37

New Social Security board member primps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Ca...

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Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Movie and still cameras were set at all angles in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room to record for the nation the appearance of Felix Frankfurter, who made himself available to answer questions as to his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court bench. The committee later confirmed the nomination of Frankfurter, 1/12/39

Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washin...

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Chocolate sundae. Here is the ice cream and in the "oil can" is the chocolate syrup. By the appearance of the man on the right business is poor Roumanian trains never fail to stop at every station no matter how fast the express is advertised to be. Throngs gather on the platforms, fruit sellers, lemonade vendors, gypsy palmists, town boys and girls and frock coated officials. It is like the days down home when the five o'clock came in ; Part of the University of Bucharest. Riots have frequently occurred here because of the large enrollment of Jewish students.

Chocolate sundae. Here is the ice cream and in the "oil can" is the c...

Photographs show scenes in Romania including: two ice cream vendors on sidewalk, carrying bucket and can; people gathered outside railroad car; and a building of the University of Bucharest. Negative series co... More

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transportation. Washington, D.C., April 3. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee got off today for a series of hearings on public transportation problems, but the news value was considerably overshadowed by the appearance of Robert Montgomery in another committee at the same time. Carl R. Gray, Chairman of the president's committee of six on railroads, told the Committee that his group felt that an independent transportation board is needed to regulate all transportation, the board to be outside of the ICC jurisdiction. Gray urged that the federal board which he proposed handle water carriers as part of its duties. 4-3- 39

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transport...

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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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A black and white photo of a woman in a classroom, Arizona. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a woman in a classroom, Arizona. Farm Secur...

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Dress almost finished, Cynthia adjusts her skirt length. The dress's hem will be no deeper than WPB (War Production Board)-approved two inches. Cynthia's fabric-conserving pattern requires only three yards of 39-inch material. For all its fashionable appearance it wastes not one inch of material on unnecessary details. A pattern can be used several times; should not be destroyed when first dress is completed

Dress almost finished, Cynthia adjusts her skirt length. The dress's h...

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Off the record. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Following his appearance before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford chats informally with Chairman Clyde Herring, left, and Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan

Off the record. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Following his appearance bef...

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Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford, President of the Ford Motor Co., made another appearance at the Capitol today - this time before the Senate Finance Subcommittee studying profit sharing systems. He told the Committee that a reduction in federal taxes would be as good an incentive as anything the government could do

Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D...

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First public appearance of women of the K.K.K. on Long Island

First public appearance of women of the K.K.K. on Long Island

Photograph shows at least four women kneeling in front of strouded Klansman reading from a book; other Klansmen stand behind them on the platform; spectators watch initiation. Copyright 1924 by Triangle Studio,... More

Newsmen quiz Japanese Ambassador at press club luncheon. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. In an off-the-record appearance as a luncheon guest of the National Press Club today, Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito virtually underwent a cross-examination from more than 450 newsmen and Government Officials in attendance, questioning of the envoy came shortly after had had discussed the sino-Japanese situation and explained the Japanese viewpoint and objectives in the present military campaign in Shanghai and North China. 10/14/37

Newsmen quiz Japanese Ambassador at press club luncheon. Washington, D...

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Bones of earliest mammals being studied at Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C., May 8. One of the largest collections of the bones of some of the earliest mammals are now being studied and classified at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. C. Lewis Gazin, Smithsonian paleontologist shown in the photograph, obtained specimens of [more] than 50 species of long-extinct creatures from the so-called "Puerco and Torrejon Horizons" in New Mexico last summer. The Puerco and Torrejon formations date back approximately 50,000,000 years, to the time when present life forms began to make their appearance, 5/8/37

Bones of earliest mammals being studied at Smithsonian Institution. Wa...

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Samples of cooked dehydrated carrots are passed around for individual judgment as to appearance. Regional agricultural research laboratory, Albany, California

Samples of cooked dehydrated carrots are passed around for individual ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, group of people, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fourteenth appearance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders

Fourteenth appearance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Et...

"This evening, Tuesday, March 16th, 1847, the performances will commence with Bellini's celebrated opera, in three acts, La Sonnambula." At head of title: Princess's Theatre, J.M. Maddox, sole lessee and manage... More

[Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to Cave Jebel Usdum]

[Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to...

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Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Norton. Democrat of New Jersey, receives a corsage from her neice Mary Mc Dononaugh, as the final touch to her appearance before attending the opening session of the 75th Congress today

Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Nort...

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In summer the Tiber is a slow moving sluggish brown stream but in spring it rises to the top of the stone protective walls and many times it has flooded the homes of the Romans This horse is well-protected from the Evil Eye superstition with colored streamers and tassels. The Evil Eye superstition is rampant in Rome and don't try to laugh it away ; The auto truck and taxi are making their appearance in the streets of Rome though the mule and donkey still hold their own.

In summer the Tiber is a slow moving sluggish brown stream but in spri...

Photographs show the Tiber River, a man driving a horse-drawn cart, and a street scene with a truck and a man riding a horse, Rome, Italy.

Norris Dam and powerhouse. Door to generator hall, Norris powerhouse. Constructed entirely of aluminum for ease of operation. Transom section removable when required. Function of door is to permit passage of large machine parts and complete transformers. Division into horizontal bands continues scale and appearance of windows on other walls

Norris Dam and powerhouse. Door to generator hall, Norris powerhouse. ...

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WEST POINT CADETS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. DESPITE THE HEAVY DOWNPOUR, THE WEST POINT CADETS PRESENTED A SNAPPY APPEARANCE AS THEY MARCHED IN THE INAUGURAL PARADE TODAY

WEST POINT CADETS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. DESPITE THE HEAVY DOWN...

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A pumpjack, sometimes called a "grasshopper" oil pump because of its appearance, on the outskirts of Electra, a small city in Wichita County, Texas

A pumpjack, sometimes called a "grasshopper" oil pump because of its a...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2:30 to 8 P.M. daily. 10 A.M. to midnight on Saturday. Income, 50 cents per day. This boy was caught gambling on Chestnut & 11th Streets. When asked if he gambles said no. Said all earnings go home. This boy has the appearance of being a bit feeble minded. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2:...

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The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearance of snow

The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearanc...

Artist: George Catlin. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5977

[Appearance of English people] - Public domain book illustration

[Appearance of English people] - Public domain book illustration

Ukiyo-e print illustration and accompanying text describes English people and their customs, economy, and other practical matters from a Japanese perspective. Pages in: Gaiban yōbō zuga. [Japan] : Tōshundō Rōji... More

Great tornado in Wisconsin, June 28 - the almost entire destruction of the village of Viroqua [3 illus.]: 1. Total destruction of the Methodist Church; 2. Ruins of the North-Western Times Printing Office, and residence of J.A. Somerby, Esq.; 3. General appearance of the country after the tornado, showing the track of the storm, and its terrible effects

Great tornado in Wisconsin, June 28 - the almost entire destruction of...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 513 (1865 July 29), p. 301. Reference copy may be in SSF (Graphic) - Storms Tornadoes Wis... More

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, 1/13/39

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

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Recording data concerning aroma, appearance and flavor of dehydrated vegetables. Regional agricultural research laboratory, Albany, California

Recording data concerning aroma, appearance and flavor of dehydrated v...

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A card. The handbill of the many-office gentlemen, Mr. Edward Simms, has given me some annoyance, I confess, not in the least on account of its abuse of me, but of the appearance of my name in any sort of connexion with his, either as an adversa

A card. The handbill of the many-office gentlemen, Mr. Edward Simms, h...

On p. [4]: [in mss.] 1843. 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 23... More

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum concerning Robert Patterson's appearance before Joint Committee on Conduct of War)

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum con...

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum concerning Robert Patterson's appearance before Joint Committee on Conduct of War)

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum con...

The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearance of snow

The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearanc...

Artist: George Catlin. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5977

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum for Henry Vanderburgh, and Peter and Queen McNelly Turner for the appearance of Henry Vanderburgh, Peter and Queen McNeely Turner for Henry Vanderburgh, Peter and Queen McNeely

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum for Henry Vanderburgh, and Peter...

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A.- No. 3. Revision State of New Jersey. An act to compel the appearance of corporations to indictments and information [1846?].

A.- No. 3. Revision State of New Jersey. An act to compel the appearan...

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 57.

Monument to President Madison erected at Montpelier, Virginia The appearance of the vault and remains of President Madison, exposed in digging the foundation of the monument.

Monument to President Madison erected at Montpelier, Virginia The appe...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 5, no. 113 (1858 Jan. 30), p. 140.

Props needed for Danny Kaye Symphony Appearance

Props needed for Danny Kaye Symphony Appearance

Sent to Australian orchestras for his 1975 tour. (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for ot... More

Fort Knox. Colt automatic pistol. A soldier in training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, demonstrates the use of one of America's renowned weapons, a Colt pistol. Much changed in appearance from the gun that was famous on our frontiers nearly a century ago, this .45 caliber automatic is one of the standard weapons of our modern Army

Fort Knox. Colt automatic pistol. A soldier in training at Fort Knox, ...

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In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The fleet which sailed from New-York and took its course to the Southward with the appearance of a design to enter this River, after keeping that course for some time suddenly altered

In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The flee...

Theatre, the publick is respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper is engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance, on Wednesday evening, in the character of Damon, in the tragedy of Damon and Pythias. On Wednesday evening, May 28, wi

Theatre, the publick is respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper is engag...

1049 B 11 0 26 42.; Rec. R. B. 10-30-42.; On verso: 1049 B11 0 26 42. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera C... More

Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of S.E.C. Washington, D.C., June 2. SEC Chairman Jerome Frank making his initial appearance before a Senate Committee since his advancement to the Chairmanship, today appeared as witness before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to endorse government insured loans as a 'desirable first step toward enabling local banking institutions to fill a gap in the financing of small business.' The bill was proposed by Sen. James E. Mead, and proposes that the RFC insure up to 90 percent of the loans made by private banking institutions

Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of...

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[ Notice of Martha Graham appearance in Philadelphia]

[ Notice of Martha Graham appearance in Philadelphia]

Reproduced with permission of Martha Graham Resources, a division of The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, www.marthagraham.org. (Copyright Notice)

Appearance of cemetery hill previous to Pick[etts charge

Appearance of cemetery hill previous to Pick[etts charge

Depicts 5th Maine Light Artillery at Gettysburg. Inscribed upper right. Inscribed below image: Entrenched guns; Gettysburg on left; ground over which Louisiana Tigers charged; Stevens battery. Gift, J.P. Morgan... More

A.- No. 3. Revision State of New Jersey. An act to compel the appearance of corporations to indictments and information [1846?].

A.- No. 3. Revision State of New Jersey. An act to compel the appearan...

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 57.

Appearance of the Rebel Ram "Albemarle," October 31, 1862

Appearance of the Rebel Ram "Albemarle," October 31, 1862

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1864 Dec. 24), p. 820. Reference copy may be in LOT 4421 C. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Civil War Navy, CS Vessels; Shelf.

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated American comedian Yankee Locke. On this occasion will be presented W. W. Pratt's moral lesson, entitled Ten nights in a bar room ... Friday evening December 29th, 1865 ... [n. p. 186

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated America...

Improvement in the art of tanning. Improvements in the manufacture of leather have not heretofore resulted in much real adventage to the community, as more attention has been paid to the appearance then to the value of the article ... E. Shove a

Improvement in the art of tanning. Improvements in the manufacture of ...

Title.; Tanning. 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 117, Folder 12.

Suspense. First appearance of the grasshoppers in Nebraska

Suspense. First appearance of the grasshoppers in Nebraska

Humorous photograph shows a man sitting in his home watching grasshoppers outside the door. 7535J U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 1.

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, left: made one of his few public appearances last night when he attended the Alumni dinner of Brown University at the Mayflower Hotel here, he introduced Henry M. Wriston, the newly inaugrated President of Brown University, right; Mr. Hughes graduated Brown in 1881

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chi...

A black and white photo of two men in tuxedos, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Date (y... More

New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first public appearance. Washington, D.C., April 13. Juan Francisco Cardenas, recently appointed Charge D'Affaires of the Spanish Embassy under the Franco Regime, today made his first public appearance when he spoke to members of the National Press Club at a special luncheon in his honor. 4-13-39

New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first pu...

A black and white photo of two men 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. 1955. G... More

To [blank] Greeting. You area hereby required in His Majesty’s name, to make your appearance before the justices of our Lord the King, at the next Inferiour Court of Common pleas to be holden at [blank] within and for the County of [blank] on th

To [blank] Greeting. You area hereby required in His Majesty’s name, t...

Blank form of Summons used in Msss. filled in in mss. and dated Aug. 7, 1763.; See Ford 118 & 719. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text... More

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum concerning Robert Patterson's appearance before Joint Committee on Conduct of War)

Thomas A. Scott to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861 (Memorandum con...

To the voters of Washington City. On Monday next we shall exercise our privilege of electing a chief magistrate. The appearance of Mr. Dow, as a candidate, has been charged upon the frineds of General Weightman, for the purpose of defeating Mr.

To the voters of Washington City. On Monday next we shall exercise our...

May be Senator's new home. Dame rumor says Senator Morrow of New Jersey has leased this Washington residence, simple and unpretentious in appearance, passing up the many beautiful mansions available to him in the Capital. It is located at 31st Street and Dumbarton Avenue and near the home of Justice Owen Roberts of the Supreme Court. 1/31

May be Senator's new home. Dame rumor says Senator Morrow of New Jerse...

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A card. The handbill of the many-office gentlemen, Mr. Edward Simms, has given me some annoyance, I confess, not in the least on account of its abuse of me, but of the appearance of my name in any sort of connexion with his, either as an adversa

A card. The handbill of the many-office gentlemen, Mr. Edward Simms, h...

On p. [4]: [in mss.] 1843. 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 23... More

[Appearance of English people] - Public domain Japanese woodblock print

[Appearance of English people] - Public domain Japanese woodblock prin...

Ukiyo-e print illustration and accompanying text describes English people and their customs, economy, and other practical matters from a Japanese perspective. Pages in: Gaiban yōbō zuga. [Japan] : Tōshundō Rōji... More

Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. First appearance of the young and talented favorite actress Miss Kate Reignolds!!! who will appear as Therese ... Georgetown, D. C. Printed by Settle & Rodier, Congress street. [J

Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. Firs...

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 201, Folder 16.

Corn stacked against the barn and on a rail around barn and haystacks. The corn has been cut and hauled in from the field rather than being left there in shocks. The wall of cornstalks around the barn gave the appearance of a fort. Near Hightower off Highway 14. Caswell County, North Carolina

Corn stacked against the barn and on a rail around barn and haystacks....

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