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Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service Departments United States Government through competitive examinations.

Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service...

Portraits of 15 unidentified African American men who work for the U.S. Government. Chart prepared for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 to show the economic ... More

To direct child delinquent's division, Washington, D.C. October 10. Appointment of Elsa C. Castendyck, of Minneapolis, Minn., as Director of the Delinquency [...] of the U.S. Children's Bureau was announced today by the [...] Bureau Chief, Katharine F. Lenroot. Miss Castendyck is a native of Peru, Ill.

To direct child delinquent's division, Washington, D.C. October 10. Ap...

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Congratulations! Washington, D.C., June 16. Vice President Garner congratulating Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan, on his appointment as Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Senator James F. Byrnes, South Carolina, is in center, 6/16/38

Congratulations! Washington, D.C., June 16. Vice President Garner cong...

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White House visitor. Washington, D.C., July 20. A snap of Attorney General Murphy as he entered the White House door to keep an appointment for lunch with President Roosevelt today, 7/20/39

White House visitor. Washington, D.C., July 20. A snap of Attorney Gen...

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Roosevelt appointment. Washington, D.C., July 22. Late informal photo of Mr. William J. Patterson, present Director of Interstate Commerce Commission's Bureau of Safety and Former Railroad man. He was appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission seat left vacant by the resignation of B.H. Meyer and to the post to which Mr. Roosevelt originally appointed Thomas R. Amilie, whose confirmation was blocked. Patterson's appointment appears due for speedy confirmation, 7/22/39

Roosevelt appointment. Washington, D.C., July 22. Late informal photo ...

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Paul V. McNutt, issuing his statement at April 20, 1942 press conference, upon his appointment as chairman of the War Manpower Commission

Paul V. McNutt, issuing his statement at April 20, 1942 press conferen...

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Washington, D.C. The distinction of being the first Negro to become a member of the Trial Bureau of the Department of Justice goes to Martin A. Martin of Danville, Virginia, who was sworn in on May 31, 1943. Mrs. Nellie G. Plumley, appointment clerk, is administering the oath. In the background is Attorney Oliver Hill of Richmond, Virginia and Frank Coleman, Special Assistant to Attorney-General Biddle. Mr. Martin also has the rank of Special Assistant

Washington, D.C. The distinction of being the first Negro to become a ...

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Richard M. Blatchford to William H. Seward, June 22, 1864 (Appointment)

Richard M. Blatchford to William H. Seward, June 22, 1864 (Appointmen...

James L. Ridgley to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, May 14, 1864 (Appreciates his appointment)

James L. Ridgley to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, May 14, 1864 (Apprecia...

William Rabe to Abraham Lincoln, June 1861 (Protest against his appointment)

William Rabe to Abraham Lincoln, June 1861 (Protest against his appoi...

[ Danny Kaye congratulates Diego Armando Maradona on his appointment as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador during the opening ceremony of the 1986 FIFA/UNICEF World All-Star Game, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA]

[ Danny Kaye congratulates Diego Armando Maradona on his appointment a...

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Indiana 5th Congressional District Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 29, 1860 (Request appointment of Caleb Smith)

Indiana 5th Congressional District Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Saturd...

Indiana 5th Congressional District Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 29, 1860 (Request appointment of Caleb Smith)

Indiana 5th Congressional District Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Saturd...

Benjamin Eggleston to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 15, 1861 (Telegram regarding appointment)

Benjamin Eggleston to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 15, 1861 (Tel...

Edwin Markham to Anne Fitzhugh Miller, accepting appointment to New York State Woman Suffrage Association cooperating legislative committee

Edwin Markham to Anne Fitzhugh Miller, accepting appointment to New Yo...

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That Brandeis appointment - Public domain portrait drawing

That Brandeis appointment - Public domain portrait drawing

Louis Brandeis walking with female personification of Justice while "chorus of grief-stricken conservatives " wail: Oh, what an associate for such a pure and innocent girl! and we hve tried to bring her up so c... More

Filipino leaders congratulate President on naming of Governor General Stimson Filipino leaders photographed at the White House today when they called to congratulate President Coolidge on his appointment of Henry L. Stimson as Governor-General of the Islands. Left to right: Sergio Osmena, speaker of the House; Manuel Quezon, president of the Senate; and Pedro Guevara, Resident-Commissioner in Washington.

Filipino leaders congratulate President on naming of Governor General ...

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New Chief of U.S. Secret Service. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Frank L. Wilson was named Chief of the United States Secret Service today by Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau. He succeeds William H. Moran, who retires after 54 years in the service, the last 19 as Chief. Wilson was "Ace" of the Intelligence Unit of the Bureau of Internal Revenue until his appointment as Acting Assistant Chief of the Secrect Service last Sept. 8. Wilson was born in Buffalo, N.Y. May 19, 1886, and received his education in that city

New Chief of U.S. Secret Service. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Frank L. ...

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Truck expert and his Chief. John Rogers, left, newly appointed Director of the Bureau of Motor Carriers in the I.C.C., and Joseph Eastman, Federal Coordinator of announcement of the appointment of Rogers. Rogers has been executive assistant to Eastman since 1933. He formerly was with the Engineering Department of Southern Railway at Knoxville, Tenn. 8/17/35

Truck expert and his Chief. John Rogers, left, newly appointed Directo...

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"Money Problems." Washington, D.C., March 11. French Ambassador Georges Bonnet, tonight capped a week of rumors and official exchanges over the new French defense loan with a declaration of confidence that his people will meet their financial troubles with their own resources. The statement was his first since a move by French officials to interest American investors in the proposed $1,000,000,000 loan by considering appointment of a paying agent in New York, photographed as he made the statement over a nationwide broadcast

"Money Problems." Washington, D.C., March 11. French Ambassador George...

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Congratulations new U.S. Housing chief. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Secretary Of Interior Harold Ickes (left) congratulates Nathan Straus, New York Housing expert, on his appointment as Head of the new U.S. Housing Administration. Straus will be responsible for carrying out provisions of the $526,000,000 Wagner Act whereby the new deal hopes to clear city slums and make low cost housing available. Ickes and Straus are shown as they left the White house following a conference with President Roosevelt. 10/20/37

Congratulations new U.S. Housing chief. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Sec...

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New York, New York. Receptionist making an appointment at Francois de Paris, a hairdresser on Eighth Street

New York, New York. Receptionist making an appointment at Francois de ...

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Pekin Illinois Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, May 01, 1849 (Recommendation for Turner R. King for Appointment)

Pekin Illinois Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, May 01, 1849 (Re...

William K. Strong to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, March 14, 1862 (Telegram recommending appointment)

William K. Strong to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, March 14, 1862 (Telegra...

Clara Barton Papers: Red Cross File, 1863-1957; International Committee of the Red Cross, 1863-1919; Conferences; Fourth International Red Cross Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept. 1887; Appointment and passport, 1887

Clara Barton Papers: Red Cross File, 1863-1957; International Committe...

Clara Barton is best known for founding and leading the American National Red Cross, a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.... More

Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, January 24 [1861] (Opposes cabinet appointment for Cameron)

Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, January 24 [1861] (Opposes c...

Leonard Swett to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 08, 1861 (Telegram regarding cabinet appointment)

Leonard Swett to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 08, 1861 (Telegram...

New dust bowl program for southwest. Washington, D.C., June 2. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace today appointed Roy I. Kimmel, of Amarillo, Texas to coordinate a broad federal proram to rehabilitate the soil conservation, resettlement and AAA wind erosion program in 100 counties, comprimising 140,000 sq miles, in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Kimbel has been in charge of the RA Rehabilitation Program in the southwest, his appointment is effective for an indefinite term, 6/2/37

New dust bowl program for southwest. Washington, D.C., June 2. Secreta...

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Named director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. The Railroad Retirement Board today announced the appointment of James Gordon Robinson as director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. He was chosen for the post from the open competitive examination conducted by the United States Civil Service Commission, the first ever held for a ten thousand-dollar-a-year administrative position. Mr. Robinson was born in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1895 and has studied in the United States and abroad, including a period as King's Scholar, Skerry's College, Belfast, Ireland, 10/3/38

Named director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. Washington, D.C., O...

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New Capitol Police go on duty. Washington, D.C., July 1. Danger of subversive activities increased by the war conditions in Europe, has resulted in the appointment of 20 experienced policemen to augment the Capitol police force. Some of the new men who were recruited from the FBI, Secret Service and Metropolitan police force, are shown in this photograph as they went on their first tour of duty today, 7-1-40

New Capitol Police go on duty. Washington, D.C., July 1. Danger of sub...

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A. Chester to Abraham Lincoln, [November 15, 1864] (Sends extract regarding cabinet appointment)

A. Chester to Abraham Lincoln, [November 15, 1864] (Sends extract reg...

I received an appointment as teacher in a district school

I received an appointment as teacher in a district school

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Log Cabin Lady," Delineator, 99:5 (Dec. 1921).

Washington D. C. Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, April 1861 (Petition recommending appointment)

Washington D. C. Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, April 1861 (Petition re...

As special presidential committee began public hearings on possible civil service reforms. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Rep. Robert Ramspeck, chairman of the House Civil Service Committee, was the first witness today as open hearings began before the special presidential committee established to study possible reforms in recruiting governmental legal help. In differing with Justice Felix Frankfurter, a member of the committee, Ramspeck said 'that he did not think the fact that a man graduates from Harvard, Yale, or Columbia or some other school should control his appointment.' In the photograph, left to right: Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter, Rep. Ramspeck, Justice Stanley F. Reed, chairman of the committee, and Attorney General Frank Murphy, also a member of the committee

As special presidential committee began public hearings on possible ci...

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The lady from Alabama. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Alabama's Junior Senator, Mrs. Dixie Bibb Graves was back at her desk at the Capitol today and eager for the opening of the special session which convenes on Monday. She was appointed to the senate by her husband Gov. Bibb Graves to fill seat vacated by the appointment of Hugo L. Black to the Supreme Court. 11/13/37

The lady from Alabama. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Alabama's Junior Sen...

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Labor Secretary . Washington, D.C. June 17. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins announcing to newspaper men today the appointment of a three man board to mediate all current steel disputes. Charles P. Taft was named Chairman of the Board with Lloyd R. Garrison and assisitant Secretary of labor Edward F. McGrady as the other members. 6/17/37

Labor Secretary . Washington, D.C. June 17. Secretary of Labor Frances...

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Roosevelt appointment. Washington, D.C., July 22. Late informal photo of Mr. William J. Patterson, present Director of Interstate Commerce Commission's Bureau of Safety and Former Railroad man. He was appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission seat left vacant by the resignation of B.H. Meyer and to the post to which Mr. Roosevelt originally appointed Thomas R. Amilie, whose confirmation was blocked. Patterson's appointment appears due for speedy confirmation, 7/22/39

Roosevelt appointment. Washington, D.C., July 22. Late informal photo ...

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Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Dolores Cook of North American's welfare department at Inglewood, California, makes an appointment for an employee to have his driver's license revised. She wears the uniform of the company's Red Cross unit. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Dolores Cook of North Ameri...

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Palo Alto, California. Frankie Albert, Stanford's All-American quarterback, and two nurses. He was one of the first to make an appointment to give his blood to the Red Cross blood donor service when the mobile unit visited Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California. Frankie Albert, Stanford's All-American quarter...

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Elisha Harris to Augustus C. Hamlin, Wednesday, August 03, 1864 (Appointment of surgeon general)

Elisha Harris to Augustus C. Hamlin, Wednesday, August 03, 1864 (Appo...

Caleb B. Smith to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, October 06, 1861 (Appointment)

Caleb B. Smith to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, October 06, 1861 (Appointm...

Edward Bates to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, October 13, 1864 (Seeks appointment to Supreme Court)

Edward Bates to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, October 13, 1864 (Seeks ap...

Maryland Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, February 28, 1862 (Petition recommending appointment)

Maryland Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, February 28, 1862 (P...

In less than 30 min. from the time he arrived at the Union Station, Wash., March 18, John G. Sargent of Vermont, was sworn in at the Dept. of Justice as Atty. General of the U.S. Oath taking. C.B. Sornborger (left) Appointment Clerk delivered the oath. Rush L. Hollard, Asst. Atty. General, in center

In less than 30 min. from the time he arrived at the Union Station, Wa...

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A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on President Coolidge today, Jan. 15th, to urge the appointment of M.M. Caskie, of that state, to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Left to right, front row: Rep. E.B. Alman, Senator J. Thomas Heflin, Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Rep. W.B. Oliver and [...]lister Hill. Back row, Rep. M.C. Allgood, Rep. W.B. Bankhead, Rep. Lamar Jeffers, Rep. John McDuffle, and Rep. Henry Bascom Steag[...] [White House, Washington, D.C.]

A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on Preside...

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New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. McNinch, New Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, has become a rabid radio listener since his appointment to the post by President Roosevelt. He is show dialing in one of his favorite programs on his office set, 8/27/37

New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. ...

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Affixes U.S. seal to all state documents. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Mrs.. Helen S. Bru, clerk in the State Department's Appointment Section, affixes the great seal of the United States to about 1200 documents per year. This is the only machine in the world which will place the seal of the United States to about 1200 documents per year. This is the only machine in the world which will place the seal of the United States on a document,1/8/38

Affixes U.S. seal to all state documents. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Mr...

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Spanish Ambassador Confers with President Roosevelt at White House. Washington, D.C., March 28. Leaving the White House today after a call on President Roosevelt, Spanish Ambassador Fernando De Los Rios said he would remain as Ambassador here for the present despite the surrender of Madrid. De Los Rios said he conferred with the President about the Spanish refugee question, but he declined to reveal any details of the discussion. He said his appointment was made yesterday before the fall of Madrid. 3- 28-39

Spanish Ambassador Confers with President Roosevelt at White House. Wa...

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Edward Bates to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, December 18, 1862 (Judicial appointment)

Edward Bates to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, December 18, 1862 (Judicia...

Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 11, 1861 (Cabinet appointment for Simon Cameron)

Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 11, 1861 (Ca...

Philadelphia, April 1792. (Circular.) Sir. In conformity to an appointment and instructions from the officers of the Massachusetts line of the late American army, I have attended at the seat of government, from the 20th of March to the present p

Philadelphia, April 1792. (Circular.) Sir. In conformity to an appoint...

Copy 1 cataloged and housed as part of the Madison Pamphlets collection: E302.M192 1783 v.5 no.2.; Copy 2 is a Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page ... More

Simon Kinney to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, April 25, 1849 (Appointment)

Simon Kinney to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, April 25, 1849 (Appointme...

Mark W. Delahay to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, May 28, 1863 (Dissatisfaction with appointment of General Schofield)

Mark W. Delahay to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, May 28, 1863 (Dissatisf...

Abraham Lincoln to Richard Yates, Monday, June 17, 1861 (Appointment of John Pope as brigadier general)

Abraham Lincoln to Richard Yates, Monday, June 17, 1861 (Appointment ...

Theodore M. Pomeroy to Frederick W. Seward, Tuesday, August 19, 1862 (Telegram concerning appointment)

Theodore M. Pomeroy to Frederick W. Seward, Tuesday, August 19, 1862 ...

Appointment clerks, 11/6/22 - Public domain photograph

Appointment clerks, 11/6/22 - Public domain photograph

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All alone. Acting Director of the Budget, Daniel W. Bell, is all alone in more ways than one. He is understood to have refused a juicy political job. He has a 15 year Civil Service record and draws $10,000 as Commissioner of Accounts and Deposits. He has acted as Budget Director since the resignation of Lewis Douglas. Bell declined to have his appointment made permanent, 11/29/35

All alone. Acting Director of the Budget, Daniel W. Bell, is all alone...

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Urge appointment of Blackmon to tax board. These two senators, Morris Sheppard, D. of Texas, left, and Tom Connally, D. of Texas, called upon President Roosevelt to urge the appointment of A.M. Blackmon of Grovesbeck Tex., to the Board of Tax Appeals. 2/14/35

Urge appointment of Blackmon to tax board. These two senators, Morris ...

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator ...

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Opposes judgeship for former Governor James V. Allred of Texas. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Rep. Martin Dies today told a one-man subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee that popular sentiment is 'overwhelming against appointment' of Former Governor James W. Alred as a District Judge for the southern district of Texas. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming, was the only member of the committee present to hear Dies express his opposition, 1-27-39

Opposes judgeship for former Governor James V. Allred of Texas. Washin...

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Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, who has an appointment to Annapolis, talking with a Wilson graduate who is now in the Navy

Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High ...

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Joined Staff Of Attorney-General Biddle. The distinction of being the first Negro to become a member of the Trial Bureau of the Department of Justice goes to Martin A. Martin of Danville, Virginia who was sworn in on May 31, 1943. Photo shows Mrs. Nellie G. Plumley, Appointment Clerk, administering the oath. In the background is Attorney Oliver Hill of Richmond, Virginia, a friend of Mr. Martin and Frank Coleman, Special Assistant to Attorney-General Biddle. Mr. Martin also has the rank of Special Assistant

Joined Staff Of Attorney-General Biddle. The distinction of being the ...

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James A. Cravens to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, October 31, 1862 (Telegram recommending appointment)

James A. Cravens to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, October 31, 1862 (Telegr...

Washington D. C. Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, April 1861 (Petition recommending appointment)

Washington D. C. Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, April 1861 (Petition re...

Salmon P. Chase to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, July 11, 1861 (Appointment)

Salmon P. Chase to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, July 11, 1861 (Appointm...

Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, Tuesday, August 20, 1861 (Appointment of Zebina Eastman)

Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, Tuesday, August 20, 1861 (Appoi...

Herman Haupt to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, August 07, 1863 (Appreciation for his son's appointment to West Point)

Herman Haupt to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, August 07, 1863 (Appreciatio...

Labor Secretary . Washington, D.C. June 17. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins announcing to newspaper men today the appointment of a three man board to mediate all current steel disputes. Charles P. Taft was named Chairman of the Board with Lloyd R. Garrison and assisitant Secretary of labor Edward F. McGrady as the other members. 6/17/37

Labor Secretary . Washington, D.C. June 17. Secretary of Labor Frances...

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Securities and Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., March 31. The first picture to be made of the Securities and Exchange Commission since the appointment of its newest members, Jerome Frank and John W. Hanes. In the photograph, left to right: Jerome Frank, Robert E. Healy, William O. Douglas, Chairman; George C. Mathews, and John W. Hanes, 3/31/38

Securities and Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., March 31. The fi...

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Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congress neared adjournment today associate Justice Hugo L. Black visited the Senate Chamber for the first time since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. He was welcomed by Senator John H. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Lister Hill, (right) who named to the Senate seat vacated by Black, 6/15/38

Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congre...

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Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast monopoly. Washington, D.C., June 6. The F.C.C. today appointed William J. Dempsey, now special counsel for the commission and formerly with the Federal Power Commission as Special Counsel for the FCC Investigation into the Broadcast Monopoly. Chairman McNinch, in a statment announcing the appointment, said the FCC will complete the inquiry in time to submit its recomendation to the next session of Congress, 7/6/38

Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast m...

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James C. Orr to George S. Boutwell, Tuesday, December 23, 1862 (Wants to retain his appointment as collector; endorsed by Boutwell)

James C. Orr to George S. Boutwell, Tuesday, December 23, 1862 (Wants...

United States Captains and Masters of Vessels at L'Orient, November 14, 1787, Petition for Appointment of J. David Divoux as Interpreter and Broker for Foreign Vessels at Port of L'Orient

United States Captains and Masters of Vessels at L'Orient, November 14...

Petition for Appointment of J. David Divoux as Interpreter and Broker for Foreign Vessels at Port of L'Orient

Granville Moody to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 27, 1865 (Appointment of Joseph Patterson; with resolutions from Piqua, Ohio meeting)

Granville Moody to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 27, 1865 (Appointme...

Taft to head mobilization for human needs Washington D.C June 29. Preceding a call upon President Roosevelt at the White House today, Charles P. Taft, accepted the National Chairmanship of the Community Mobilization for Human Needs, appointment of the Steel Meditation Board Chairman to head a campaign for support of the country's private health and welfare agencies was announced today by Stillman F. Westbook, Hartford Conn.. President of Community Chests and Councils, the Administrative Agency of Mobilization, Albert[?] Burns, of N.Y.C. Executive Vice President of the organization also conferred with the President. Left to right: Westbrook, Taft, and Burns;

Taft to head mobilization for human needs Washington D.C June 29. Prec...

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator ...

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New York, New York. Receptionist making an appointment at Francois de Paris, a hairdresser on Eighth Street

New York, New York. Receptionist making an appointment at Francois de ...

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Congratulated: Roy Wilkins, (second from right) is congratulated just after he receives appointment as NAACP executive secretary, succeeding Walter White Left to right: A. Maceo Smith, Dallas, Tex., member of NAACP board of directors; Mrs. Wilkins; Mr. Wilkins; Theodore Berry, member of board and of Cincinnati city council /

Congratulated: Roy Wilkins, (second from right) is congratulated just ...

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J. Hubley Ashton and George A. Coffey to William D. Kelley, Saturday, February 14, 1863 (West Point appointment)

J. Hubley Ashton and George A. Coffey to William D. Kelley, Saturday, ...

Clara Barton Papers: Subject File, 1861-1952; Women's Reformatory Prison, Sherborn, Mass.; Appointment, 1883, undated

Clara Barton Papers: Subject File, 1861-1952; Women's Reformatory Pris...

Clara Barton is best known for founding and leading the American National Red Cross, a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.... More

James E. Wharton to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, July 27, 1861 (Seeks consular appointment)

James E. Wharton to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, July 27, 1861 (Seeks c...

Joseph Gillespie to John S. Gallaher, Monday, July 01, 1861 (Appointment)

Joseph Gillespie to John S. Gallaher, Monday, July 01, 1861 (Appointm...

Ohio Legislature Republicans to Abraham Lincoln, January 1861 (Petition requesting cabinet appointment for Ohio)

Ohio Legislature Republicans to Abraham Lincoln, January 1861 (Petiti...

White House cabinet maker at work. Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. Morris W. Dove, a native of Gomel, Russia, learned the trade of cabinet making in school in Russia. He came to this country 24 years ago. Dove has made all the chairs for the cabinet room at the White House since the Wilson administration. Each member keeping his chair so that a new chair has to be made at the appointment of a new member. He specializes in copying valuable historic furniture so accurately that the new cannot be distinguished from the old. He has made reproductions for Mrs. Hoover while she was at the White House restoring the private parlor of Mrs. James Monroe, and the desk that President Monroe incorporated the message to Congress of which the outcome was the Monroe Doctrine, 9/22/27

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A.F. of L. head sees President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., July 23. A.F. of L. President William Green arriving at the White House today to keep an appointment with President Roosevelt. Questioned by Newsmen later, Green said he told the President the Federation was "very much dissapointed" over Senate action on the Judiciary Reorganization Bill. Green said he also expressed to the President the hope that Congress would pass a minimum wage and maximum hour bill and a housing measure at this session, 7/23/37

A.F. of L. head sees President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., July 23. A....

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"Gridiron Widows" satirize U.S. Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. While their husbands attended the annual winter dinner of the Gridiron Club tonight, the wives, all members of the Women's National Press Club and appropriately called 'Gridiron Widows' by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, were guests of the First Lady at the White House. Mrs. Roosevelt's appointment to the vacancy was a feature of the party. Left to right: Elizabeth May Craig as Justice Roberts; Helen Atwater as Justice Butler; Ruby Black as Justice McReynolds; Isabel Griffin as Justice Brandeis; Lilli L. Sheppard as Justice Hughes; Bess Furman as Justice Stone; Catherine Redman as Justice Black; Alena Wharton as Justice Reed; and Dorothy Lewis as Mrs. Roosevelt. In the front is Betty Garnett as the court page, 12/16/38

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William Dennison to John G. Nicolay, Friday, February 03, 1865 (Revocation of appointment)

William Dennison to John G. Nicolay, Friday, February 03, 1865 (Revoc...

John B. Steele to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 14, 1862 (Appointment)

John B. Steele to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 14, 1862 (Appoint...

Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service Departments United States Government through competitive examinations.

Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service...

Portraits of 15 unidentified African American men who work for the U.S. Government. The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was he... More

Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service Departments United States Government through competitive examinations.

Government clerks Have received appointment as clerks in Civil Service...

Portraits of 15 unidentified African American men who work for the U.S. Government. The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was he... More

[Dr. Francis E.] Townsend thanks president for pardon. Washington, D.C., April 21. Scheduled for only a five-minute appointment, Dr. Francis E. Townsend, pardoned old-age pension planner, spent over half an hour with President Roosevelt at the White House today. He thanked the president for the pardon from a 30-day jail sentence and then discussed economic conditions in the nation with the chief executive

[Dr. Francis E.] Townsend thanks president for pardon. Washington, D.C...

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[Frank B. Kellogg, Ambassador to England ,and Secretary of State Hughes in Mr. Hughes' office, on the day of the announcement of Mr. Kellogg's appointment as his successor]

[Frank B. Kellogg, Ambassador to England ,and Secretary of State Hughe...

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[Rush D. Holt viewing calendar, "June 19, Appointment Senate floor, 12:00 noon"]

[Rush D. Holt viewing calendar, "June 19, Appointment Senate floor, 12...

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Wants to be G-man to stop shipping graft. Ewing Y. Mitchell, ousted Ass't Sec. of Commerce, asks President Roosevelt for an appointment as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General with the responsibility for cleaning up graft and waste in the Department of Commerce. He wants a salary of $1 a year. He wrote to the president that the present administration faces a shipping scandal comparable to the Teapot Dome Oil Scandal, 6/18/35

Wants to be G-man to stop shipping graft. Ewing Y. Mitchell, ousted As...

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Slated for post of Comptroller General. Washington, D.C., April 27. The post of U.S. Comptroller General, vacant since the retirement of J.R. McCarl last year is shortly to be filled by Rep. Lindsay C. Warren of North Carolina, whose appointment is said to have been decided on by President Roosevelt. Warren, an ardent new dealer, is Chairman of the House Committee on Accounts and has frequently served Assistant Administration Leader of the House . The appointment as Comptroller is for a 15-year term, 4/27/38

Slated for post of Comptroller General. Washington, D.C., April 27. Th...

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New York Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 12, 1864 (Petition recommending appointment of Abram Wakeman to replace Hiram Barney)

New York Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 12, 1864 (P...

Frederick A. Conkling to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, August 24, 1862 (Telegram concerning appointment)

Frederick A. Conkling to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, August 24, 1862 (Te...

Montgomery C. Meigs to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 21, 1861 (Military appointment)

Montgomery C. Meigs to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 21, 1861 (...

Samuel H. Edgar to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, May 13, 1861 (Seeks appointment to West Point)

Samuel H. Edgar to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, May 13, 1861 (Seeks appoi...

Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss Gladys Pyle, elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota, arrived at the Capitol to assume her new duties today. A democrat, her term will run until the 76th Congress convenes on January 3

Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss ...

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