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Princess Santa Borghese of Italy with Rep. J.P. Hill of Md. at Capitol

Princess Santa Borghese of Italy with Rep. J.P. Hill of Md. at Capitol

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Buying tickets at Capitol, left to right: Maury Maverick, Tex.; Knute Hill, Wash; John M. Huston

Buying tickets at Capitol, left to right: Maury Maverick, Tex.; Knute ...

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The United States Capitol building sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

The United States Capitol building sits atop Capitol Hill at the easte...

Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of District of Columbia Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Pr... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

House leaders study president's message. Washington D.C. President Roosevelt's sensational message to Congress today, demanding overhauling of the Judiciary, struck Congressional leaders like a bolt from a clear sky. Copies of the speech were at a premium on Capitol Hill. Here we see Rep. Hatton W. Sumners of Texas, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Speaker William B. Bankhead, as they went into a huddle with the message. Speaker Bankhead said the message involved a "sound principle" for judicial reform. Rep. Sumners refused to comment

House leaders study president's message. Washington D.C. President Roo...

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Tarzan paints the Senate flagpole. Washington, D.C., July 11. There comes a time each year when things around Capitol Hill need a bit of fresh paint, flagpoles no exception. Here is the flagpole over the Senate Office Building getting its new paint job, curiously enough, from a steeple-jack named Tarzan--Jack Tarzan

Tarzan paints the Senate flagpole. Washington, D.C., July 11. There co...

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Carol M. Highsmith - Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, D.C.

Carol M. Highsmith - Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Wash...

Designed by architect Marcel Breuer, it is the headquarters building of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, da... More

The gentleman from Pennsylvania. Sen. David A. Reed, senior Senator from Pennsylvania, welcomes to Capitol Hill his new colleague, James J. Davis, who gave up his post as Secretary of Labor to be junior Senator from the Keystone State. 12/2/30

The gentleman from Pennsylvania. Sen. David A. Reed, senior Senator fr...

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Quite fall scene in a Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Quite fall scene in a Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

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Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

New finish for Capitol press gallery. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. Newspapermen will hardly recognize the house press gallery when they resume "covering" the Hill the next session. Taking advantage of the silent typewriters and telegraphic instruments workmen are busy re-plastering and painting the gallery from top to bottom, 9/28/37

New finish for Capitol press gallery. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. News...

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Sewall-Belmont House, a women's-history museum on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Sewall-Belmont House, a women's-history museum on Capitol Hill, Washin...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Robert Sewall built the main house in 1800. Over the ye... More

Map showing properties under jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol : Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Map showing properties under jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capi...

Also shows government buildings and block numbers. Oriented with north to the left. Blue-line print. Includes notes, inset of "Poplar Point Nursery, Anacostia, D.C," and inset of "Coal yard." Available also thr... More

The Peace Monument, Washington, D.C.

The Peace Monument, Washington, D.C.

The Peace Monument, originally known as the Naval Monument or Civil War Sailors Monument, sits on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Peace Circle at First Street, N.W., and Pennsylvania Avenue. Execute... More

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station area

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Greene statue - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Greene statue - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Where our congressmen's chairs are repaired. The cabinetmakers room in the United States Capit[...] the chairs of Senators and Represenatives are repaired [...] other articles are made for use throughout Capitol Hill [...] cabinet makers in the picture are, (left to right) Paul [...] W.L. Walling and Louis A. Nalls

Where our congressmen's chairs are repaired. The cabinetmakers room in...

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They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday at the House lobby hearing made more news this week. L. to r.: Norman Shook, nephew of Rep. Patton, (who was reported to have said "Hell, that box did not contain cigars") Rep. Adolph J. Sabath (D. of Ill), Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex.) and Nat Patton Jr., who arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday by plane from Texas to be with his dad in his attempt to ward off suspicions that the Congressman may have received some cash favors for his vote on the Utility death sentence last month. 8/1/35

They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday ...

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Rarin' to go. These members of Congress don't want to waste any time buying railroad tickets after Congress adjourns. Here they are at the Capitol ticket office buying what it takes to get away from Washington quickly From the left, Representative Maury Mavrick, of Tex.; J. Burwood Daly of Pennsylvania; Samuel B. Hill of Wash., and Theodore L. Moritz of Pennsylvania, 8/24/35

Rarin' to go. These members of Congress don't want to waste any time b...

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Carol M. Highsmith - U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C.

Carol M. Highsmith - U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

The United States Capitol building sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

The United States Capitol building sits atop Capitol Hill at the easte...

Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of District of Columbia Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Pr... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., ...

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Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D. of Ore), Nat'l Committeeman and Member of the Agri. Com. of the House, gives up dreaming of the cool weather on his eastern Oregon farm in the Pacific coast area as he admits there is little chance of congress buttoning up for another month. In shirt sleeves and gallouses he goes back to his desk on Capitol Hill. Pierce gained national attention early in the session when he sponsored the birth control bill for Margaret Sanger [...] and lost his battle, 7/23/34

Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D...

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Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, Dean of Capitol Hill Legislators by virtue of his continuous service in the National House and Senate since 1902, is shown with the finished portrait of himself painted by Boris B. Gordon, of Washington D.C. the painting is to hang in the Texas State Capitol at Galveston, 4/30/37

Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morri...

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Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Wash...

Designed by architect Marcel Breuer, it is the headquarters building of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, da... More

Suffragettes at capitol: Mrs. [Russell] McLennan, Mrs. Aletha Taft, Louise Bridges, Mrs. [Richard Coke] Burleson, Alberta Hill, F. Ragsdale

Suffragettes at capitol: Mrs. [Russell] McLennan, Mrs. Aletha Taft, Lo...

Photo taken at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade held in Washington, D.C., March 3, 1913. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

The Speaker's Secretary. Margaret M. Robertson, Secretary to Speaker Joe Byrns for the past 13 years, is one of the most obliging persons on Capitol Hill. She interviews all members of Congress who call upon the Speaker. She is the wife of Lieut. W.A.R. Robertson, U.S. Army Air Corps. They have four children, three girls and a boy. 1/25/35

The Speaker's Secretary. Margaret M. Robertson, Secretary to Speaker J...

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In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., April 26. Highlight of today's news on Capitol Hill was the autogiro hearing before the House Military Affairs Committee, with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison as the first witness. Outstanding aviation experts were asked their opinion of the value of rotor type of aircraft in time of war. Here we see, left to right: Prof. Alexander Klemin, Dean of the Guggenhein School of Aeronautics, New York City; Rep. Andrew J. may, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, 4/26/38

In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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Carol M. Highsmith - Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, D.C.

Carol M. Highsmith - Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty years "Old Harry" Parker, colored, has been guarding the doors of the House Ways and Means Committee sanctum on Capitol Hill. His other duties include the preparing of the note pads and checking the ice-water coolers. Harry says he's "done forgot" his age. 6/18/37

50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty year...

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Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rain storm, bringing down pellets of hail as large as moth balls, descended on the Capitol today. The hail pellets pierced cloth auto tops as if they were made of paper-mache. Rep. Pat Boland of Pennsylvania, House Whip, is pictured as he dodged the hail stones on Capitol Hill, 4/29/38

Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rai...

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Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Washington whitened by heaviest snowfall in two years. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. With a fall of 5.2 inches of snow, Washingtonians awoke this morning to find their Capital blanketed by the heaviest snowfall since 1938. This is a scene on Capitol Hill

Washington whitened by heaviest snowfall in two years. Washington, D.C...

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"The Flying Senators," Senator Frederick Hale of Maine, left, and Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut are called the "flying senators" on Capitol Hill because of their frequent use of the airplane to transact government business. This photograph was snapped at Bolling Field Washington, just before the Senators took off for Langley Field, Virginia Senator Bingham is an experienced pilot, having seen service with the Army Air Service during the World War

"The Flying Senators," Senator Frederick Hale of Maine, left, and Sena...

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School out for legislators. Washington D.C., July 7. Capitol Hill was deserted today as the House and Senate recessed to enable the legislators to view the 1937 All-Star Game, here we see, Rep. Bertram N. Snell (left) Republic Minority Leader; and Rep. John J. O'Connor, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, 7/7/37

School out for legislators. Washington D.C., July 7. Capitol Hill was ...

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Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace donating victory books to Corporal Frank York of Fort Myer, Virginia while Senator Lister Hill of Alabama looks on in ceremonies in Statuary Hall at the Capitol

Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace donating victor...

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

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station area

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station area

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. PICKETING AT CAPITOL: LOIS POTTER OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA; ELSIE HILL OF D.C.; MRS. ALDEN POTTER OF ST. PAUL

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. PICKETING AT CAPITOL: LOIS POTTER OF ST. PAUL, MINNESO...

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Senator Barkley poses. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, makes himself ready for the camerman as he posed for this picture today. Those in the know on Capitol Hill believe Senator Barkley has the post of Senate Majority Leader in the bag, not with standing the popularity of Senator Harrison, the other candidate. 7/20/37

Senator Barkley poses. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkl...

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Dusk at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Dusk at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Wash...

Designed by architect Marcel Breuer, it is the headquarters building of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, da... More

[Panorama of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., taken from the Capitol Building, looking east] / Haines Photo Co., Conneaut, O.

[Panorama of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., taken from the Capitol Bu...

Photograph shows Union Station, Russell Senate Office Building, Library of Congress, and Cannon Office Building.

Ready to testify. E.W. O'Brien, left and R.P. Herron, utility representatives being sworn in Thursday at the Senate lobby investigation. Both men are implicated in the anti-holding company bill "telephone directory wire" barrage that flooded Capitol Hill

Ready to testify. E.W. O'Brien, left and R.P. Herron, utility represen...

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Radio press gallery given official send-off by speaker of House. Washington, D.C., July 22. Although the radio press galleries have been functioning as a news-gathering agency at Capitol Hill for several weeks, formal dedication was withheld until tonight when the Speaker of the House turned over the keys to Fulton Lewis, President of the Gallery while Congressmen who sponsered the bills which created the section for radio men looked on. Left to right: Fulton Lewis, Speaker William Bankhead, Sen. W.Warren Barbour, N.J., who sponsored the Senate bill, and Rep. John J. Dempsey, N.M., who took up the cause of the radio press in the house, 7/24/39

Radio press gallery given official send-off by speaker of House. Washi...

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Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) on a balcony outside his Minority Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol

Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) on a balcony outside his Minority Leader's office...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by photographer. Photograph taken at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Published in the New York Times. Gift; Michael Geissinger; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:007).

Map showing properties under jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol : Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Map showing properties under jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capi...

Also shows government buildings and block numbers. Oriented with north to the left. Blue-line print. Includes notes and inset of "U.S. Botanic Gardens nursery at D.C. Village." Available also through the Librar... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of street life, food vendor, city market, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station area

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station area

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing Capitol Hill and Union Station...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Map of the Capitol grounds and surrounding squares, Washington D.C.

Map of the Capitol grounds and surrounding squares, Washington D.C.

Shows block numbers, block dimensions, and street widths. Covers area bounded by D St. north, 2nd St. east, C St. south, and 4th St. west. Pen-and-ink and lead pencil. Mounted on cloth backing. Available also t... More

Providence Hospital, under the charge of the Sisters of Charity, is now open for the reception and treatment of invalids, and persons suffering from the effects of accidents. It is located on Capitol Hill, opposite the Carroll mansion, in the hi

Providence Hospital, under the charge of the Sisters of Charity, is no...

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 210, Folder 15.

Map of Lincoln Park and adjacent squares in the city of Washington, D.C. /

Map of Lincoln Park and adjacent squares in the city of Washington, D....

Partial cadastral map. "Entered according to act of Congress ... 1890, by Francis R. Fava, Jr. ... at Washington." "No. 203. Exp. no. 699." LC copies mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library... More

Sen. Wesley L. Jones of Wash. and Rep. Gilbert H. Haugen of Iowa congratulate each other on March 4, 1924 when they both completed 25 years on Capitol Hill

Sen. Wesley L. Jones of Wash. and Rep. Gilbert H. Haugen of Iowa congr...

Two men shaking hands in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informa... More

Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D. of Ore), Nat'l Committeeman and Member of the Agri. Com. of the House, gives up dreaming of the cool weather on his eastern Oregon farm in the Pacific coast area as he admits there is little chance of congress buttoning up for another month. In shirt sleeves and gallouses he goes back to his desk on Capitol Hill. Pierce gained national attention early in the session when he sponsored the birth control bill for Margaret Sanger ... and lost his battle, 72334

Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General i... More

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, one of President Roosevelt's staunchest supporters on Capitol Hill, 5151937

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, o...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Gi... More

New Ohio Senator speaks to press club. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican Senator from Ohio, today spoke off the record to the Luncheon meeting of the Washington Press Club. Senator Taft is one of the new faces on Capitol Hill, 1/19/39

New Ohio Senator speaks to press club. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. Sena...

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Washington whitened by heaviest snowfall in two years. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. With a fall of 5.2 inches of snow, Washingtonians awoke this morning to find their Capital blanketed by the heaviest snowfall since 1938. This is a scene on Capitol Hill

Washington whitened by heaviest snowfall in two years. Washington, D.C...

A black and white photo of a building in the snow, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 195... More

Mr. Henry's Victorian Pub is located on Capitol Hill, SE, Washington, D.C.

Mr. Henry's Victorian Pub is located on Capitol Hill, SE, Washington, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Plan of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the buildings belonging to Mr. Dan'l Carroll of Duddington.

Plan of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the bu...

Covers area bounded by 1st and 2nd streets and North and South Carolina avenues S.E., Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. Relief shown by hachures. Shows block numbers and outlines, dimensions, buildings, and functio... More

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, combats the Washington weather by shedding his coat while working in his office on Capitol Hill. Just now the fiery Texan is advocating a sweeping investigation of the entire government relief set-up. As investigators he wants a commission to be named by the president and containing representative citizens as well as lawmakers, 7/30/37

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury...

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Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C. .... [Washington, D. C. 1922].

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol ...

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 208, Folder 34.

$10 reward! and all reasonable charges, will be paid for the arrest of the thief and return of my black or brown mare, that was stolen from Capitol Hill, on Wednesday night last; or $5 for the mare ... Amos Hunt. No. 51 North A st

$10 reward! and all reasonable charges, will be paid for the arrest of...

Reward. 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 204, Folder 31.

Where our congressmen's chairs are repaired. The cabinetmakers room in the United States Capit... the chairs of Senators and Represenatives are repaired ... other articles are made for use throughout Capitol Hill ... cabinet makers in the picture are, (left to right) Paul ... W.L. Walling and Louis A. Nalls

Where our congressmen's chairs are repaired. The cabinetmakers room in...

A group of men working in a factory, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harr... More

Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) in his office

Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) in his office

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by photographer. Photograph taken at the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. Published in the New York Times. Gift; Michael Geissinger; 2016; (... More

Part of the city of Washington shewing the heights of the present surface of the ground from Pennsylvania Avenue to New Jersey Avenue below the Capitol Hill

Part of the city of Washington shewing the heights of the present surf...

Shows some block numbers. Relief shown by spot heights. Pen-and-ink and lead pencil. Includes text and table of elevations. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. W... More

The gentleman from Pennsylvania. Sen. David A. Reed, senior Senator from Pennsylvania, welcomes to Capitol Hill his new colleague, James J. Davis, who gave up his post as Secretary of Labor to be junior Senator from the Keystone State. 12230

The gentleman from Pennsylvania. Sen. David A. Reed, senior Senator fr...

Two men shaking hands in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Gift; Harris ... More

50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty years "Old Harry" Parker, colored, has been guarding the doors of the House Ways and Means Committee sanctum on Capitol Hill. His other duties include the preparing of the note pads and checking the ice-water coolers. Harry says he's "done forgot" his age. 61837

50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty year...

A black and white photo of a man talking on a telephone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, In... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a food market, vendors, trays, city street life, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Imani Temple on Capitol Hill, 6th St. near intersection with C St., NE, Washington, D.C.

Imani Temple on Capitol Hill, 6th St. near intersection with C St., NE...

Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of District of Columbia Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Pr... More

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C. .... [Washington, D. C. 1922].

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol ...

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 208, Folder 34.

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C. .... [Washington, D. C. 1922].

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol ...

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 208, Folder 34.

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C. .... [Washington, D. C. 1922].

Facts about the National woman's party, National headquarters Capitol ...

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 208, Folder 34.

Hill leaves Senate. William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for the utility king, Howard C. Hopson, leaves the Senate side of the Capitol with his counsel, Moultrie Hitt, Washington attorney, where Hill appeared in response to a citation for contempt growing out of the activities of Hopson, who is wanted by the Senate Lobby Investigating committee, 8/15/35

Hill leaves Senate. William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for the utility ...

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

Lantern detail at the United States Capitol building, Washington, D.C.

Lantern detail at the United States Capitol building, Washington, D.C.

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

The Speaker's Secretary. Margaret M. Robertson, Secretary to Speaker Joe Byrns for the past 13 years, is one of the most obliging persons on Capitol Hill. She interviews all members of Congress who call upon the Speaker. She is the wife of Lieut. W.A.R. Robertson, U.S. Army Air Corps. They have four children, three girls and a boy. 12535

The Speaker's Secretary. Margaret M. Robertson, Secretary to Speaker J...

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General... More

Ready to testify. E.W. O'Brien, left and R.P. Herron, utility representatives being sworn in Thursday at the Senate lobby investigation. Both men are implicated in the anti-holding company bill "telephone directory wire" barrage that flooded Capitol Hill

Ready to testify. E.W. O'Brien, left and R.P. Herron, utility represen...

A black and white photo of two men waving, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informatio... More

Map showing properties under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C

Map showing properties under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the ...

Also shows government buildings and block numbers. "Date: March 28, 1961." Oriented with north to the left. Includes notes and inset of "Poplar Point Nursery, Anacostia, D.C." Available also through the Library... More

Library site : Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Library site : Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Covers site of Library of Congress Jefferson and Adams buildings and surrounding squares. "Traced from a plat map, about 1861, in Division of Maps." Lead pencil. Fold-lined. Available also through the Library o... More

Rep. Michael Huffington (R-CA) and his wife Arianna in his House Office

Rep. Michael Huffington (R-CA) and his wife Arianna in his House Offic...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by photographer. Photograph taken at the Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C. Published in the Los Angeles Times. Gift; Michael Geissinger; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:007).

United States Senate, map and directory

United States Senate, map and directory

Covers U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, and surrounding government buildings. Title from panel. Includes col. ill. Indexed "United States Senate directory" and key to abbreviations on verso. Floorplans on verso: ... More

Map exhibiting the property of the U.S. in the vicinity of the Capitol : colored red, with the manner in which it is proposed to lay off the same in building lots, as described in the report to the Sup't of the city to which this is annexed /

Map exhibiting the property of the U.S. in the vicinity of the Capitol...

Covers area bounded by 2nd St. east, D St. south, 6th St. west, and D St. north, including eastern part of the Mall. Relief shown by shading. Partial cadastral map showing buildings, some lots, and block number... More

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, combats the Washington weather by shedding his coat while working in his office on Capitol Hill. Just now the fiery Texan is advocating a sweeping investigation of the entire government relief set-up. As investigators he wants a commission to be named by the president and containing representative citizens as well as lawmakers, 73037

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury...

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a couch, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

Illinois Senator. Washington D.C., July 22. A new informal snap pf the Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois. Newsmen call him the "Beau Brummel" of Capitol Hill, 7/22/37

Illinois Senator. Washington D.C., July 22. A new informal snap pf the...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

School out for legislators. Washington D.C., July 7. Capitol Hill was deserted today as the House and Senate recessed to enable the legislators to view the 1937 All-Star Game, here we see, Rep. Bertram N. Snell (left) Republic Minority Leader; and Rep. John J. O'Connor, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, 7737

School out for legislators. Washington D.C., July 7. Capitol Hill was ...

A black and white photo of two men in suits and hats, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. ... More

Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rain storm, bringing down pellets of hail as large as moth balls, descended on the Capitol today. The hail pellets pierced cloth auto tops as if they were made of paper-mache. Rep. Pat Boland of Pennsylvania, House Whip, is pictured as he dodged the hail stones on Capitol Hill, 42938

Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rai...

A man walking in the rain in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955... More

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of ...

Housed in a 19th century brick building, the market is located on 7th St., SE, a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Ave. and C St. Badly damaged by an early-morning fire on April 30, 200... More

Sen. Wesley L. Jones of Wash. and Rep. Gilbert H. Haugen of Iowa congratulate each other on March 4, 1924 when they both completed 25 years on Capitol Hill

Sen. Wesley L. Jones of Wash. and Rep. Gilbert H. Haugen of Iowa congr...

Two men shaking hands in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, one of President Roosevelt's staunchest supporters on Capitol Hill, 5/15/1937

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, o...

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

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., ...

A group of men standing around each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information ab... More

Sen. Bill Bradley (D-NJ) in his office

Sen. Bill Bradley (D-NJ) in his office

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by photographer. Photograph taken at the Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Published in the New York Times. Gift; Michael Geissinger; 2016; (DL... More

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