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View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait of the late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns was hung at the Capitol for the first time today. The first to view it were Speaker William B. Bankhead (left) and Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee, Cronies of the late Speaker for years. The portrait was done by Miss. E. Sophonissa Hergsheimer, of Nashville, Tenn. 11/12/37

View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait o...

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Capitol guides get new uniforms. Washington, D.C., April 2. U.S. Capitol guides appeared for the first time today in their new uniforms of navy blue. The only ornament on the uniform is the badge of silver. One of the few women guides, Miss Olga Rice, is shown wearing the new outfit as she pilots a party through the famous building, 4/2/38

Capitol guides get new uniforms. Washington, D.C., April 2. U.S. Capit...

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New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup. In the photograph, left to right: George Landick, Jr., Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, U.S.N., retired named temporarily to the commission in place of Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, who will not take office until after Oct. 1

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29...

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New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup. In the photograph, left to right: George Landick, Jr., Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, U.S.N., retired named temporarily to the commission in place of Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, who will not take office until after Oct. 1

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29...

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

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup. In the photograph, left to right: George Landick, Jr., Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, U.S.N., retired named temporarily to the commission in place of Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, who will not take office until after Oct. 1

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris and Ewing photo. Date (year) b... More

Apostolic delegate sees reporters in new headquarters. Washington, D.C., April 20. The most Reverend Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the U.S., received reporters and photographers for the first time today in his new quarters to which the staff recently moved. The new marble buildings is on 'Embassy Row' on upper Massachusetts Avenue here

Apostolic delegate sees reporters in new headquarters. Washington, D.C...

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Inspects new CCC uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Robert E. Fechner, left, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, inspecting the new uniform issued to members of the Corps for the first time today. The outfit consists of a two-button pleated back, sack coat of spruce green topped off with new style overseas cap and a red an yellow CCC insignia on left shoulder. Frank Papuga is wearing uniform while on right is Lt. Col. Thomson Lawrence, in command of Central District, 3rd. corps area

Inspects new CCC uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Robert E. Fechner,...

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

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup. In the photograph, left to right: George Landick, Jr., Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, U.S.N., retired named temporarily to the commission in place of Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, who will not take office until after Oct. 1

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris and Ewing photo. Date (year) b... More

View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait of the late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns was hung at the Capitol for the first time today. The first to view it were Speaker William B. Bankhead (left) and Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee, Cronies of the late Speaker for years. The portrait was done by Miss. E. Sophonissa Hergsheimer, of Nashville, Tenn. 111237

View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait o...

Two men standing in front of a portrait of a man, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955... More

First formal meeting of the Commodity Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., May 26. The Commodity Exchange Commission, photographed for the first time today while hearing a complaint of the Cargill, Inc. against the Chicago Board of Trade, the board consists of the Attorney General Homer Cummings, left; Sec. of Agriculture Henry Wallace, Chairman, and Sec. of Commerce Daniel Roper. It is the first time the Commission has met since the Commodity Exchange Act since June 15, 1936 when it was created by Congress, 5/26/38

First formal meeting of the Commodity Exchange Commission. Washington,...

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

Apostolic delegate sees reporters in new headquarters. Washington, D.C., April 20. The most Reverend Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the U.S., received reporters and photographers for the first time today in his new quarters to which the staff recently moved. The new marble buildings is on 'Embassy Row' on upper Massachusetts Avenue here

Apostolic delegate sees reporters in new headquarters. Washington, D.C...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

Inspects new CCC uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Robert E. Fechner, left, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, inspecting the new uniform issued to members of the Corps for the first time today. The outfit consists of a two-button pleated back, sack coat of spruce green topped off with new style overseas cap and a red an yellow CCC insignia on left shoulder. Frank Papuga is wearing uniform while on right is Lt. Col. Thomson Lawrence, in command of Central District, 3rd. corps area

Inspects new CCC uniform. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Robert E. Fechner,...

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

First formal meeting of the Commodity Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., May 26. The Commodity Exchange Commission, photographed for the first time today while hearing a complaint of the Cargill, Inc. against the Chicago Board of Trade, the board consists of the Attorney General Homer Cummings, left; Sec. of Agriculture Henry Wallace, Chairman, and Sec. of Commerce Daniel Roper. It is the first time the Commission has met since the Commodity Exchange Act since June 15, 1936 when it was created by Congress, 52638

First formal meeting of the Commodity Exchange Commission. Washington,...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at... More