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Chief Justice takes brisk walk on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., April 11. Celebrating his 77th birthday today, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the United States Supreme Court, is snapped by a news cameraman as he takes his usual morning stroll. The Chief Justice appears fully recovered from the recent illness which kept him confined to his home for 10 days. 4-11-39

Chief Justice takes brisk walk on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., Apr...

A man taking a picture of another man with a camera. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Candid cameraman at miners contest at Labor Day celebration, Silverton, Colorado

Candid cameraman at miners contest at Labor Day celebration, Silverton...

Public domain photograph of meeting, event, music festival, from Cleveland Museum of Art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Newsreel cameraman describes Chicago strike riots to Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., July 2. Orlando Lippert, cameraman for Paramount News, describing to the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today the scenes he photographed for his reel at the Memorial Day strike riots at the south Chicago plant of the Republic Steel Corp. The pictures which suppressed by Paramount were screened for members of the committee today, 7/2/37

Newsreel cameraman describes Chicago strike riots to Senate Civil Libe...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cameraman lends helping hand to Justice McReynolds on 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. A balkly lock on his auto door brought Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds and cameramen closer today as one of the "boys" assisted the venerable Justice, who is celebrating his 76th birthday today, in opening the lock. Usually Justice McReynolds is camera-shy but after the lock episode today the dean of the Supreme Court Justices was just another "setup" for the photographers, 2/3/38

Cameraman lends helping hand to Justice McReynolds on 76th birthday. W...

An old black and white photo of two people standing next to a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A defense worker takes the time out for the cameraman. He's a road construction worker at a vast defense housing project, which will provide homes for thousands of defense workers in Erie, Pennsylvania

A defense worker takes the time out for the cameraman. He's a road con...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of clothes hanging out to dry, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of clothes hanging out to dry, Washington DC. ...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Lt. Cameraman and Lt. Vuilerms - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Lt. Cameraman and Lt. Vuilerms - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The raising of the siege of Jerusalem. Troops of the Old City intent on giving their names & addresses to a cameraman [Eric Matson] to have pictures sent to them

The raising of the siege of Jerusalem. Troops of the Old City intent o...

Photo shows G. Eric Matson with soldiers. The American Colony in Jerusalem was a Christian utopian community that was established in Jerusalem in the late 19th century. The community was founded by a group of ... More

Tintype cameraman, San Antonio, Texas

Tintype cameraman, San Antonio, Texas

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Newsreel cameraman describes sinking of Panay to Assistant Navy head. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Norman Alley, intrepid newsreel cameraman who was aboard the U.S.S. Panay shooting pictures while the gunboat was being bombed by the Japanese in the Yangtze River, December 12, describing his experiences today to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, (left) Alley was questioned by high Navy Officials following the screening of the pictures at the Navy Department, 12/31/37

Newsreel cameraman describes sinking of Panay to Assistant Navy head. ...

Two men sitting at a table talking to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cameraman tree Cherry Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., March 28. Peggy Townsend, pretty Washington Miss who will be crowned Queen of the Cherry Blossoms at appropriate ceremonies on Friday, was t'treed" by the photographers as she arrived to get a preview of the beautiful blooms in Potomac Park today. 3- 28-39

Cameraman tree Cherry Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., March 28. Peggy...

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A black and white photo of a dirty yard, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a dirty yard, Washington DC. Farm Security ...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A black and white photo of a yard, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a yard, Washington DC. Farm Security Admini...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

First airplane to land in Grand Canyon. Aug. 8, 1922, R. V. Thomas, Pilot. E. L. Kolb, cameraman

First airplane to land in Grand Canyon. Aug. 8, 1922, R. V. Thomas, Pi...

Photograph shows R. V. Thomas and E. L. Kolb (holding camera), posing next to their plane in the Grand Canyon.

Curious Tom. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. Curiosity killed the cat but Tom, favorite pet at the Washington pound, seems willing to take a chance as he inspects the cameraman's little black box. Stray cats and dogs at the pound were given a Christmas party today by the poundmaster, Frank B. Marks

Curious Tom. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. Curiosity killed the cat but T...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 29. Chipper as a cub, Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas who today celebrated 25 years of continuous service in the United States Senate, wave a cheery hello to the cameraman as he arrives at his desk for the day's duties. Senator Sheppard is 63, 1/29/38

Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D....

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baltimore, Maryland. Building the SS Frederick Douglas. More than 6,000 Negro shipyard workers are employed at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, where the Liberty ship is being rushed to completion. The noted orator and abolitionist leader worked as a ship caulker in the vicinity of this yard before he escaped from slavery. Riveters Dave Martin and Walter Shired pose for cameraman

Baltimore, Maryland. Building the SS Frederick Douglas. More than 6,00...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

War workers. Social activities. Betty Raunch of Stubenville, Ohio, a government girl, weaves a rug at a Washington, D.C. USO (United Service Organization) center while John Carey of Hollywood, California, a Navy cameraman, holds the yarn

War workers. Social activities. Betty Raunch of Stubenville, Ohio, a ...

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

Difficulties of the cameraman, National Photo Company, Washington DC

Difficulties of the cameraman, National Photo Company, Washington DC

Man seated on top of billboard holding camera. National Photo Company Collection. No. 32234.

The battery of cameras. Here is the way the cameraman greeted Premier MacDonald at the Union Station, Washington, today upon his arrival to confer with President Hoover. This shot was made as the battery was "shooting" the Premier with Secretary of State Stimson

The battery of cameras. Here is the way the cameraman greeted Premier ...

A group of people standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senate and house leaders together. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Alvin W. Barkley, Senate Majority Leader, discuss plans from the Democratic viewpoint for the special session as they lunch in the Capitol restaurant. Speaker Bankhead seemed to be emphasizing a point as the cameraman snapped the picture, 11/13/37

Senate and house leaders together. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Speaker ...

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

A black and white photo of a man in a cowboy hat. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a man in a cowboy hat. Great Depression FFS...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photographer overseas. Technical Sergeant James Bray, thirty-six, New York City, ex-Pathe and Fox newsreel photographer and now cameraman for the 9th Combat Unit of U.S. Army Air Forces, is shown at waist gun of B-24 bomber. Bray was credited with bringing down a German cameraman, handling gun only when attacked by enemy fighters

Photographer overseas. Technical Sergeant James Bray, thirty-six, New ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a house with clothes hanging out to dry, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a house with clothes hanging out to dry, Wa...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A black and white photo of an old house, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of an old house, Washington DC. Farm Security ...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Congressional hog caller. Washington, D.C. June 9. The Capitol Plaza reverberated with sounds of the barnyard today as Rep. Robert L. Mouton, of Louisana, went into serious training for his coming hog. calling contest with Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. The contest, which will take place on the Capitol steps sometime in the new future, is the result of an argument between the two solons as to the abilities of the hog-yodelers from the respective states. Judging from his demonstration today the cameraman is willing right now to place the mantle of champion of Rep. Mouton. 6/9/37

Congressional hog caller. Washington, D.C. June 9. The Capitol Plaza r...

A black and white photo of a man making a face. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A couple of men sitting next to each other. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A couple of men sitting next to each other. Great Depression FFSA / OW...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of coal miners, workers, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Negro backyard near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Negro children have just discovered the cameraman and are concerned at his presence

Negro backyard near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Negro children have just...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of an old house, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of an old house, Washington DC. Farm Security ...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A black and white photo of a man sitting on the ground. FSA / Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man sitting on the ground. FSA / Office o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a street, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a street, Washington DC. Farm Security Admi...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Legion heads visit White House. Mrs. Robert Lincoln Hoyel of Douglas, Ariz., National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Ralph T. O'Neil of Independence, Kas., new National Commander of the American Legion, were snapped by the cameraman as they left the White House, where they called on President Hoover

Legion heads visit White House. Mrs. Robert Lincoln Hoyel of Douglas, ...

A man and a woman walking down a sidewalk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Labor Chief in good humor. Washington, D.C. June 7. Rarely is John L. Lewis ever pictured smiling. But the cameraman caught the C.I.O. Chief in a jovial mood today as he appeared before the Senate and House Labor Committees and the result is this interesting picture. Lewis endorsed the minimum and maximum hour provisions of the Black-Conner Bill as a modest begining of genuine planning towards a better economic order. 6/7/37

Labor Chief in good humor. Washington, D.C. June 7. Rarely is John L. ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Edward A. Salisbury and his motion picture cameraman "shooting" a group of war-painted Choiseul Island (Solomon Islands) natives holding spears and knives]

[Edward A. Salisbury and his motion picture cameraman "shooting" a gro...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Anthropology; Solomon Isls.; Motion picture; PI; Shelf.

A black and white photo of a dog in a yard, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a dog in a yard, Washington DC. Farm Securi...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

The lady from Arkansas, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. Fit and ready for the opening of the next session of Congress, Senator Hattie W. Caraway, of Arkansas, poses for the cameraman at her desk today

The lady from Arkansas, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. Fit and ready for th...

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Idaho Senator ponders. Washington D.C. The cameraman catches Senator William E. Borah, veteran Idaho legislator, as he rests after a stroll though the Capitol grounds today. With the Supreme Court in the background Senator Borah picked a good spot to ponder the President's latest message to Congress demanding a face-lifting for the Judiciary. Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Borah is almost certain to lead the fight against the scheme

Idaho Senator ponders. Washington D.C. The cameraman catches Senator W...

A man sitting on a stone wall next to a dog. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baltimore, Maryland. Building the SS Frederick Douglass. More than 6,000 Negro shipyard workers are employed at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, where the Liberty ship is being rushed to completion. The noted orator and abolitionist leader worked as a ship caulker in the vicinity of this yard before he escaped from slavery. Riveters Dave Martin and Walter Shired pose for cameraman

Baltimore, Maryland. Building the SS Frederick Douglass. More than 6,0...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Negro backyard near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Negro children have just discovered the cameraman and are concerned at his presence

Negro backyard near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Negro children have just...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.