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Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Men with banners at the head of the procession; dignitaries walk behind them, including Congressman Herbert Klein (in suit, to the right of the American flag) and Paterson mayor William Pascrell.

Men with banners at the head of the procession; dignitaries walk behin...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San Rocco and the front of the Montescaglioso Club.

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Pasquale Mazzacolli at the end of the meat case.

Pasquale Mazzacolli at the end of the meat case.

Forms part of a group of images documenting John and Joe's Meat Market.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church (138 Beech Street) and placed back on its float.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried up the steps of the church; a Massachusetts will be held inside.

Statue of San Rocco is carried up the steps of the church; a Massachus...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church (138 Beech Street) and placed back on its float.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. She is using a "Merrow machine" (manufactured by the M... More

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum interpreter, stands beside twisting machine he used to operate; the machine is a Barber-Coleman warp tying-in machine.

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

Rocco and his mother at work in the kitchen.  Rocco is preparing a pizza; his mother is preparing scaccie, a filled dough which is baked in the oven.

Rocco and his mother at work in the kitchen. Rocco is preparing a piz...

Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. Rocco makes pizza with cheese, which is more or less "traditional," at least for people in the U.S., and also makes what he calls "real... More

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the procession.

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club, on Lewis Street; the tall man to the right is Congressman Herbert Klein, and the man to his right is Paterson mayor William Pascrell.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Close-up of men securing statue of San Rocco to the float.

Close-up of men securing statue of San Rocco to the float.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Fieldworker David Taylor interviews Florence DiStefano in the kitchen of her home.

Fieldworker David Taylor interviews Florence DiStefano in the kitchen ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters garments for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Abandoned gas station, Selma, Alabama

Abandoned gas station, Selma, Alabama

Picryl description: Public domain image of a gas station, convenience store, 20th-century small town, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Waffle House Restaurant torn apart by Hurricane Katrina on the Biloxi, Mississippi coast

Waffle House Restaurant torn apart by Hurricane Katrina on the Biloxi,...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Parked freight trains at the Kansas City Southern yards in Wharton County in southeast Texas

Parked freight trains at the Kansas City Southern yards in Wharton Cou...

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

But the greatest of these is charity

But the greatest of these is charity

C11916 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Strobridge Lith Co.

The sister of charity - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The sister of charity - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

D4638 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Fletcher.

Curtin Hines. Western Union messenger #36. Fourteen years old. Goes to school. Works from four to eight P.M. Been with W[estern] U[nion] for six months, one month delivering for a drug store. "I learned a lot about the 'Reservation' while I was at the drug store and I go there some times now."  Location: Houston, Texas.

Curtin Hines. Western Union messenger #36. Fourteen years old. Goes to...

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

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More

[Full-length portrait of a man in convict clothing and leg irons, seated, facing front]

[Full-length portrait of a man in convict clothing and leg irons, seat...

Inscription on verso: Sukhomlin in convict dress (a police photograph). Inscription on recto: J.W. Black & Co., 333 Washington St, Boston. Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-19... More

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...

Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...

Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...

Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...

Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More

Henry M. Flagler Mansion, Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL

Henry M. Flagler Mansion, Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County...

Significance: The Mansion called "Whitehall" was designed for a wedding present to Mary Lily Kenan of North Carolina by her husband, Henry Morrison Flagler, one of the most important men in the early developmen... More

General view of part of the South Water Street freight depot of the Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago, Ill.

General view of part of the South Water Street freight depot of the Il...

Public domain image of Chicago city buildings, cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Group of convicts standing. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Group of convicts standing. 19th century, Library of Congress collecti...

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

President and Mrs. Taft leaving the Capitol to head the parade to the White House [March 4, 1909]

President and Mrs. Taft leaving the Capitol to head the parade to the ...

Taft, with wife seated beside him in carriage, tipping his top hat; crowd in background. H129105 U.S. Copyright Office.

Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th St. & Broadway. About 12 yrs. old. October 8, 1910.  Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Group portrait of large group of convicts]

[Group portrait of large group of convicts]

Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.

Picryl description: Public domain image of byciclyst, bike, bicycle wheel, sport event, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of byciclyst, bike, bicycle wh...

Picryl description: Public domain image of bicyclist, bike, bicycle wheel, sport event, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [i.e., Tiumen], western Siberia

Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [i.e., ...

Male convicts and exiles wait to board barge for Tomsk. Women and children accompanying them are on barge. Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Ke... More

Max Schwartz (8 yrs. old) and Jacob Schwartz, 163 Howard St., Newark, N.J. Sell until 10 P.M. sometimes.  Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Max Schwartz (8 yrs. old) and Jacob Schwartz, 163 Howard St., Newark, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pete Trombetta (and Padrone in the background) is 10 years of age, working his 6th season. He is the carrier for the Trombetta family. The tray of berries weighing between 25 and 30 lbs., and so long as the family is working in the fields, and as fast as they pick a tray, little Pete hurries off to the farmer. While waiting for the tray to be filled, little Pete picks berries. Edward F. Brown, Investigator, Seaford, Del.  Location: Seaford, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May 28th, 1910.

Pete Trombetta (and Padrone in the background) is 10 years of age, wor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farm, farmer, agriculture, early 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mayor Gaynor, Col. Roosevelt and Cornelius Vanderbilt on 5th Ave.

Mayor Gaynor, Col. Roosevelt and Cornelius Vanderbilt on 5th Ave.

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt standing in a carriage with his hat tipped to onlookers while Mayor Gaynor and Cornelius Vanderbilt remain seated. J142494 U.S. Copyright Office

Work pays America! Prosperity. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Work pays America! Prosperity. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of...

Poster for Works Progress Administration encouraging laborers to work for America, showing a farmer and a laborer. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Chri... More

Lincoln Park Homes, Type A Residential Building, West Colfax Avenue & Marispoa Street, Denver, Denver County, CO

Lincoln Park Homes, Type A Residential Building, West Colfax Avenue & ...

Significance: The Lincoln Park Homes complex is one of Colorado's earliest public housing projects. One of three such projects planned by the Denver Housing Authority soon after the agency's formation in 1938, ... More

Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge

Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge

Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.

National Child Labor Committee. No. 191. Frank, a Miner Boy, going home. About 14 years old: has worked in the mine helping father pick and load for three years: was in hospital one year, when leg had been crushed by coal car.

National Child Labor Committee. No. 191. Frank, a Miner Boy, going hom...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy Street, Mills Street & Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy ...

Significance: Clark Howell Homes is the first public housing project to be completed by the Atlanta Housing Authority, which was created in May of 1938. Clark Howell Homes is a representative example of pre-Wor... More

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy Street, Mills Street & Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy ...

Significance: Clark Howell Homes is the first public housing project to be completed by the Atlanta Housing Authority, which was created in May of 1938. Clark Howell Homes is a representative example of pre-Wor... More

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy Street, Mills Street & Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy ...

Significance: Clark Howell Homes is the first public housing project to be completed by the Atlanta Housing Authority, which was created in May of 1938. Clark Howell Homes is a representative example of pre-Wor... More

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy Street, Mills Street & Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Lovejoy ...

Significance: Clark Howell Homes is the first public housing project to be completed by the Atlanta Housing Authority, which was created in May of 1938. Clark Howell Homes is a representative example of pre-Wor... More

Mrs. A.L.A. She [?] & her 3 children - 11, 9, & 6 yrs old work at flower making. The 2 year [old?] is learning, & they say ought[?] to be able to help in a year or so. Mother receives a pension.  Location: [New York (State)].

Mrs. A.L.A. She [?] & her 3 children - 11, 9, & 6 yrs old work at flow...

A group of people sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Norfolk & Southern Steam Locomotive No. 611, Norris Yards, East of Ruffner Road, Irondale, Jefferson County, AL

Norfolk & Southern Steam Locomotive No. 611, Norris Yards, East of Ruf...

Survey number: HAER AL-38 Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Techwood Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Parker Street, William Street & Lovejoy Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Techwood Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Parker Stree...

Significance: The first federally funded housing project in the United States, Techwood Homes represents the first large-scale attempt to eradicate slum housing in a socially humanitarian way in this country. T... More

Techwood Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Parker Street, William Street & Lovejoy Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Techwood Homes (Public Housing), Bounded by North Avenue, Parker Stree...

Significance: The first federally funded housing project in the United States, Techwood Homes represents the first large-scale attempt to eradicate slum housing in a socially humanitarian way in this country. T... More

A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America / Prepared and executed by Negro students under the direction of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga., United States of America.

A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desce...

Map shows African American population distribution and circle graph shows professions of Atlanta University graduates. Chart prepared by Atlanta University students for the Negro Exhibit of the American Sectio... More

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a steam locomotive, train cars, railroad tracks, railway, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & Spring Streets, Aurora, Kane County, IL

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Carefully trained women inspectors check and inspect cargo transport innerwings before they are assembled on the fuselage, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Carefully trained women inspectors check and inspect cargo transport i...

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

G.W. Vanderbilt, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

G.W. Vanderbilt, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

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

Calvin Coolidge, Pres. U.S., 1872-1933

Calvin Coolidge, Pres. U.S., 1872-1933

Full lgth., standing, facing left; holding bucket and stool, and cow he is preparing to milk. No. LC-B2-5253-6. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. George Grantham Bain Collectio... More

A Sicilian café in New York / Drawn by W.A. Rogers.

A Sicilian café in New York / Drawn by W.A. Rogers.

Illustration shows a woman serving coffee to men at a table as a small girl plays with a cat and a baby in the corner.

A tenement-house alley gang : Candidates for crime / / R.T.S.

A tenement-house alley gang : Candidates for crime / / R.T.S.

Illustration shows children and teenagers gathered on and around a wagon in a dilapidated alley. Illus. in: Darkness and daylight: or, Lights and shadows of New York life. A woman's narrative of mission and re... More

Four convicts sitting against house

Four convicts sitting against house

Gift; William P. Meeker; 1971. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transportation Commission photograph collection (Library of Congress).

[Convict railroad workers, Ussuri region, Siberia]

[Convict railroad workers, Ussuri region, Siberia]

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B.M. Baruch and family - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

B.M. Baruch and family - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph related to American politics and World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B. Baruch - Public domain portrait photograph

B. Baruch - Public domain portrait photograph

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

B.M. Baruch, wife Renee - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

B.M. Baruch, wife Renee - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of people boarding on a ship, ocean liner deck, port, steamship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marjorie Gould, seated - Public domain portrait painting

Marjorie Gould, seated - Public domain portrait painting

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] Illiteracy of the American Negroes compared with that of other nations.

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desc...

Bar graph shows illiteracy rate of African Americans compared to illiteracy rates in eight European countries and Russia. Title from LOT 11931, no. 37; part title from item. Chart prepared by Atlanta University... More

Mrs. George Gould, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Mrs. George Gould, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Photograph is head-and-shoulders profile portrait of Edith Kingdon Gould (Mrs. George Jay Gould), facing right. Photographer unidentified. Forms part of: Artistic photographs collected by Frances Benjamin John... More

[The Georgia Negro] Occupations. - Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, Paris

[The Georgia Negro] Occupations. - Exposition Universelle Internationa...

Chart shows pay and hours worked per day for various occupations. Title from LOT 11931, no. 1; part title from item. Chart prepared by Du Bois for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the Paris Expositi... More

Maj. L. Osterrieth, Oliver Harriman, H.S. Thompson

Maj. L. Osterrieth, Oliver Harriman, H.S. Thompson

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

Mrs. H.P. Whitney - Public domain portrait print

Mrs. H.P. Whitney - Public domain portrait print

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

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] Enrollment in the Negro common schools of the former slave states of the United States.

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desc...

Bar graph shows school enrollment of African Americans between 1876 and 1895. The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was held in ... More

S.R. Guggenheim - Public domain portrait photograph

S.R. Guggenheim - Public domain portrait photograph

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

[The Georgia Negro] Family budgets. - Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, Paris

[The Georgia Negro] Family budgets. - Exposition Universelle Internati...

Chart shows income and expenses for African Americans working eight different occupations. Title from LOT 11931, no. 1; part title from item. Chart prepared by Du Bois for the Negro Exhibit of the American Sect... More

Mrs. H.P. Whitney - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Mrs. H.P. Whitney - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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

Otto Kahn - Public domain  photograph

Otto Kahn - Public domain photograph

An old photo of a crowd of people. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] City and rural population among American Negroes in the former slave states.

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desc...

Line graph shows percentage of African Americans in rural and urban environments between 1860 and 1890. Title from LOT 11931, no. 37; part title from item. Chart prepared by Atlanta University students for the ... More

Mrs. Stanley McCormick - Public domain portrait print

Mrs. Stanley McCormick - Public domain portrait print

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

Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. David Milton, John D. Rockefeller's son-in-law, appeared before the Securities and Exchange Commission Investment Trust Inquiry. By putting up $13,000 in cash and 6500 shares of inactive insurance, Milton told the Sec. he eventually won control of $218,000,000 investment concern. Milton is President of the Equity Corporation

Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1...

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

Owen D. Young - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Owen D. Young - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hearst and their 3 children

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hearst and their 3 children

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

Borden Harriman - Public domain portrait photograph

Borden Harriman - Public domain portrait photograph

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

Mrs. Smith Hollins McKim (Mrs. A.G. Vanderbilt), seated

Mrs. Smith Hollins McKim (Mrs. A.G. Vanderbilt), seated

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

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] Distribution of Negroes in the United States.

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desc...

Map shows African American population distribution. Title from LOT 11931, no. 37; part title from item. Chart prepared by Atlanta University students for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the Paris E... More

Mrs. Reg. Vanderbilt - Public domain portrait print

Mrs. Reg. Vanderbilt - Public domain portrait print

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National Parole Conference brings law and penal experts to Capital. Washington, D.C., April 17. The first general session of the National Parole Conference, called by the President for the purpose of trying to coordinate federal, state, and local agencies with all phases of law enforcement. Left to right. Sam Lewisohn, member of the N.Y. State Commission of Correction and temporary chairman of the conference, Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York, Attorney General Frank Murphy, and James B. Bennet, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons

National Parole Conference brings law and penal experts to Capital. Wa...

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W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr., portrait bust

W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr., portrait bust

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Author and sponsor of Wagner Labor Relations congratulate each other on Supreme Court decision. Washington, D.C. April 12. Today was a happy one for Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York, author of the Wagner Labor Relations Act, and Senator David I. Walsh, (right) of Massachusetts, who sponsored the bill in the United States Senate. They were together as they heard the Supreme Court uphold the validity of the act today--unanimously in the cases of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp., and the Washington, Virginia and Maryland Coach Co. The decision was hailed by the government as one of its greatest victories in court.

Author and sponsor of Wagner Labor Relations congratulate each other o...

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J.P. Morgan & guard coming from his yacht, 35th St. & North R.
TAFT, MRS. W.H. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

TAFT, MRS. W.H. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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BARUCH, BERNARD - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

BARUCH, BERNARD - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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