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WPA works O.K. in Louisiana, House committee told by Lousiana Washington, D.C. May 18. Governor Richard W. Leche of Lousiana, today told the Special House Committee Investigating the WPA that the WPA 'works satisfactorily in Lousiana' and helps take care of unemployed brought to his state 'by the humanitarian laws

WPA works O.K. in Louisiana, House committee told by Lousiana Washingt...

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Bulletin board showing variety of notices: sales, wills, forclosures, game laws, hunting season, and etc. in hallway of Granville County Courthouse. Oxford, North Carolina

Bulletin board showing variety of notices: sales, wills, forclosures, ...

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The Australian or secret ballot law as amended, to which is appended opinion of S.J. court

The Australian or secret ballot law as amended, to which is appended o...

Also available in digital form.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

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The people's welfare. My reward. [Picture of Henry Clay] Protection to American industry is necessary to secure the independence of our country. And a national bank is as necessary to a nation as national laws. H. Clay.

The people's welfare. My reward. [Picture of Henry Clay] Protection to...

1 silk badge. 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 244, Folder 10.

Is this a republican form of government? Is this protecting life, liberty, or property? Is this the equal protection of the laws? / Th. Nast.

Is this a republican form of government? Is this protecting life, libe...

African American man kneeling by bodies of murdered African American people. In background sign reads, "the White Liners were here." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Sept. 2, p. 712.

The fool pied piper / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The fool pied piper / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as the "Pied Piper" playing a pipe labeled "Lax Immigration Laws" and leading a horde of rats labeled "Jail Bird, Murderer, Thief, Criminal, Crook, Kidnapper, Incendiary, Assassin, ... More

Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freedom of policy. Washington, D.C., April 26. Staging her second appearance before Senate Committees within a week, Dorothy Thompson, columnist, sat down before Foreign Affairs Chairman Key Pittman and told him and members that neutrality laws should be repealed to allow the country to be free in forming policies in foreign affairs. 'I don't think that the existing neutrality legislation is neutral,' she said, and added that she doesn't believe that existing legislation would have kept us out of the last war, a war which she termed as still being fought

Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freed...

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[Secretary of State Frank Kellogg, in cap and gown, being honored with the Degree of Doctor of Laws, by Georgetown University, standing with three other men]

[Secretary of State Frank Kellogg, in cap and gown, being honored with...

National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 2, p. 14, no. 42148.

Georgetown University confers honorary degree on president of Philippines. Washington, D.C., April 19. President Manuel Queson of the Philippines receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Georgetown University with the very Reverend Arthur O'Leary, President of the School, conferring the honor. The presentation was made at Founder's Day exercises, 4/19/1937

Georgetown University confers honorary degree on president of Philippi...

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Solicitor General nominee quizzed by senate committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Robert H. Jackson, nominee for Solicitor General, today denied before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that he is attempting to remake the Constitution and the laws of the nation. Jackson underwent a grueling cross-examination at the hands of Senator Warren R. Austin, Republican of Vermont, with the Supreme Court Reform Program as the principal issue, 2/10/38

Solicitor General nominee quizzed by senate committee. Washington, D.C...

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Enforced labour Repeal the abortion laws.

Enforced labour Repeal the abortion laws.

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The Union, the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws. For President, John Bell of Tennessee. For Vice President, Edward Everett of Massachusetts / lith. by W.H. Rease, cor. 4th & Chestnut Sts., Philada.

The Union, the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws. For Presi...

Print shows a large, handsome campaign banner for Constitutional Union party candidates Bell and Everett. Predictably, the imagery stresses unity of the states under the Constitution. Oval bust portraits of the... More

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the United States of America

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the ...

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

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June 4, 1784, Miscellaneous, Clergy of Protestant Episcopal Church, for repeal of certain laws pertaining to that church.

June 4, 1784, Miscellaneous, Clergy of Protestant Episcopal Church, fo...

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The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia ; containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure ; with observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, & c. ; also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions--the benefits of colonizing Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians--and the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the mother country

The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoi...

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The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia ; containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure ; with observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, & c. ; also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions--the benefits of colonizing Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians--and the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the mother country

The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoi...

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A collection of all such acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as are now in force : with a table of the principal matters. To which are prefixed the Declaration of Rights, and Constitution, or form of government. Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly, intituled, 'An act providing for the republication of the laws of this Commonwealth,' passed on the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two

A collection of all such acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of ...

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The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706. II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement. III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace. IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1720.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first se...

ESTC N7255 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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The Mormon Problem Solved [Cartoon of Brigham Young telling Pres. Grant "I must submit to your laws - but what shall I do with these" (hundreds of wives and children); Grant replies: "Do as I do - give them offices"]

The Mormon Problem Solved [Cartoon of Brigham Young telling Pres. Gran...

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Georgetown U presents J. Edgar Hoover with honorary law degree. Washington, D.C., June 5. Upon the occasion of Georgetown University's celebration of the adoption of the constitution and founding of the University at a sesquicentennial convocation, J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was today presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the Reverend Arthur O'Leary, president of the university

Georgetown U presents J. Edgar Hoover with honorary law degree. Washin...

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Bryan Mawr professor tells Senate Neutrality Group Thomas Act needs amendments. Washington, D.C., April 17. Charles G. Fenwick, Professor of International Law at Bryn Mawr College, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Thomas Neutrality Act should be amended to allow either Congress or the president to select aggressor nations and apply sanctions. As the act now stands, he said, 'No distinction is made between nations that violate treaties they have made with us and those that observe them.' He urged that the United States 'let it be known' that the U.S. will be on the side of those who observe international laws

Bryan Mawr professor tells Senate Neutrality Group Thomas Act needs am...

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Georgetown U. prexy asserts neutrality laws impractical. Urges Pan-American front. Washington, D.C., May 3. Dr. Edmund A Walsh, Vice President of the Georgetown University here and head of the Foreign Service School, told the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today that no satisfactory neutrality law is possible and suggested a bloc of 21 American republics as a front against foreign aggression in this hemisphere. He said that neutrality today exists 'possibly in a few rare and detached souls'

Georgetown U. prexy asserts neutrality laws impractical. Urges Pan-Ame...

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Every child a wanted child Repeal the abortion laws.

Every child a wanted child Repeal the abortion laws.

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Brief on behalf Arnaldo de Serralta, knight of the Military Order of San Juan, versus the Bishop of the city of Barcelona, concerning plaintiff's obligation to execute the bishop's orders in the Church of San Juan

Brief on behalf Arnaldo de Serralta, knight of the Military Order of S...

Title devised, in English, by Library staff. Jurisdiction covered: Spain. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Also available on microfilm (Law Library Microfilm 84/10004). Docume... More

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the United States of America

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the ...

Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

Laws Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

Virginia Assembly, 1652-60, Laws

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Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

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In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. This photo taken in the shadow of the National Capitol where the laws are made. This group of young newsboys sells on the Capitol grounds every day, ages 8 yrs., 9 yrs., 10 yrs., 11 yrs., 12 yrs. The only boy with a badge, was the 8 yr. old, and it didn't belong to him. Names are Tony Passaro, 8 yrs. old, 124 Schottes Alley, N.E.; Joseph Passaro, 11 yrs. old, (has made application for badge); Joseph Mase (9 yrs. old), 122 Schottes Alley. Joseph Tucci, (10 yrs. old) 411 1/2 5th St., N.E. Jack Giovanazzi, 228 Schottes Alley, 12 yrs. old. Is in ungraded school for incorrigibility in school. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia].

In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. Thi...

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The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Laws Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

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Harriman, Ripley, & Co. owner holds firm never violated banking laws. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Testifying before the Monopoly Committee this morning, W. Averill Harriman, Wall Street Financier, asserted and was corroborated by his partner, J.P. Ripley, that the firm of Harriman, Ripley, & Co. set up in 1934, was not established to side-step the Banking Act of 1933. The act divorced securities business from commerical banking in banking houses. He asserts that the firm was set up to provide for the future of those employees of the National City Co. whose investment and underwriting activities were ended by the Act of 1933. Photo shows Harriman as he was testifying this morning

Harriman, Ripley, & Co. owner holds firm never violated banking laws. ...

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Caricature, It can't be shut off / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, It can't be shut off / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Samuel W. Pennypacker, governor of Pennsylvania, wearing a fools' cap, trying to block the light of "Publicity" with a sheet of paper labeled "Pennsylvania Gag Law"; the light from a lantern ... More

House Com. on Revision of Laws, 3/2/27

House Com. on Revision of Laws, 3/2/27

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U.S. Air Corps Commander asks Congress for new air bases, men and money. Washington, D.C., Maj. General H.H. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Corps, appearing before the House Military Affairs Committee today told members that national defense requires new air bases in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska and two in continental U.S. He said that new laws are needed to allow American aircraft industries to produce at full capacity, 1/18/39

U.S. Air Corps Commander asks Congress for new air bases, men and mone...

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Receive honorary degrees. Washington, D.C., Feb. 23. Dr. Oswaldo Aranha, center, Brazilian Foreign Minister, receiving from Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin, left, President of George Washington University, and honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at graduation exercises. On the right is American Ambassador from the U.S. to China, Nelson Johnson, who received a citation, 2-23-39

Receive honorary degrees. Washington, D.C., Feb. 23. Dr. Oswaldo Aranh...

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No legislation will keep us out of war Rep. Fish tells House committee. Washington, D.C., April 11. The senior republican member of the House Foreign affairs Committee, Rep. J. Hamilton Fish, appearing at the hearing on neutrality legislation today declared "No legislation will keep us out of war, but we can write legislation that can have a tendency to keep us out of it" he said he felt that behind all the neutrality laws was the desire of the administration to determine the aggressor nation. Rep. Sol Bloom, chairman of the Committee, is seated.

No legislation will keep us out of war Rep. Fish tells House committee...

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James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

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Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

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Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

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The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706. II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement. III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace. IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1720.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first se...

ESTC N7255 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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[Union case for daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype showing eagle grasping scroll stating "Constitution and the Laws" within patriotic scroll frame]

[Union case for daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype showing eagle gra...

Case: Berg, no. 1-56. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105).

Aviation leaders plan uniform laws. Leaders in the field of aviation from all over the country met in Washington today for the National Conference on Uniform Aeronautic Regulatory Laws. Maj. Clarence M. Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aviation, acted as chairman of the sessions. In the photograph, left to right, seated: Capt. Frank M. Hawks, noted speed flyer and glider pilot; Maj. Young; Alfred J. Williams, former Navy speed ace, and Charles S. ("Casey") Jones, famous pilot and vice-president of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Standing: W.S.Mayo, chief aeronautical engineer of the Ford Company, and State Senator J. Griswold Webb, chairman of the New York State Aviation Commission. 12/16/30

Aviation leaders plan uniform laws. Leaders in the field of aviation f...

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James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

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A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the United States of America

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the ...

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 218.

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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A collection of all such acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as are now in force : with a table of the principal matters. To which are prefixed the Declaration of Rights, and Constitution, or form of government. Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly, intituled, 'An act providing for the republication of the laws of this Commonwealth,' passed on the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two

A collection of all such acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of ...

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The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Laws Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

Virginia Council and Assembly, 1643-62, Laws

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Labor Secretary receives silicosis report. Washington D.C. The second National Silicosis Conference in a report to Secretary of Labor Perkins today, recommended enactment of X state and federal laws for protection of 1,000,000 Miners subjected to dangers of silica dust. The conference also reported it was unanimous in recommending compulsory insurance coverage for silicosis in the compensation acts of all states. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Verne A. Zimmer, Director of Division of Standards; Secretary Perkins; and Dr. R.R. Sayers, U.S. Public Health Service, in charge of Division of Industrial Hygiene. Standing left to right: W.P. Ahearn, Executive Secretary, National Sand and Gravel Association; L. Metcalfe Walling, Commissioner of Labor of Rhode Island; and Warren A. Cook, Chief Engineer, Department of Health Hartford Conn.

Labor Secretary receives silicosis report. Washington D.C. The second ...

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Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to "break up monopoly" but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 3/11/38

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

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Statement by the religious order of the Trinitaries on its own behalf in the case filed against it by the Convent of San Lázaro of the city of Saragossa of the religious order of La Merced, concerning the religious order of the Trinitaries' rights to redeem captives. Ca. 1752

Statement by the religious order of the Trinitaries on its own behalf ...

Title devised, in English, by Library staff. Jurisdiction covered: Spain. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Also available on microfilm (Law Library Microfilm 84/10004). Docume... More

James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

James Laws House, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Marijuana, weed from the Devil's garden!

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Ma...

Poster for motion picture Reefer madness, with scenes from the film.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Marijuana, weed from the Devil's garden!

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws presents Ma...

Poster for motion picture Reefer madness, with scenes from the film.

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the United States of America

A sketch of the laws relating to slavery in the several states of the ...

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 218.

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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State of Rhode-Island and Providence-Plantations. In General Assembly, September session, A.D. 1789 : An act relative to a convention in this state. Whereas the Congress of the United States, by a resolve passed on the 28th day of September, 1787, recommended to the legislature of this state to call a convention within the same, for the purpose of adopting the Constitution of a general government ...

State of Rhode-Island and Providence-Plantations. In General Assembly,...

Signed: A true copy: witness, Henry Ward, sec'ry. Date and place of publication supplied by Evans. Evans 22109 Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 1180 LC copy annotated on verso: Town-clerk East-Greenwich. Also availab... More

Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

Women unite Demonstrate March 28 ... against New York abortion laws.

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In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. This photo taken in the shadow of the National Capitol where the laws are made. This group of young newsboys sells on the Capitol grounds every day, ages 8 yrs., 9 yrs., 10 yrs., 11 yrs., 12 yrs. The only boy with a badge, was the 8 yr. old, and it didn't belong to him. Names are Tony Passaro, 8 yrs. old, 124 Schottes Alley, N.E.; Joseph Passaro, 11 yrs. old, (has made application for badge); Joseph Mase (9 yrs. old), 122 Schottes Alley. Joseph Tucci, (10 yrs. old) 411 1/2 5th St., N.E. Jack Giovanazzi, 228 Schottes Alley, 12 yrs. old. Is in ungraded school for incorrigibility in school. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia].

In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. Thi...

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John Pervis, 1662-82, A Complete Collection of all the Laws of Virginia now in force

John Pervis, 1662-82, A Complete Collection of all the Laws of Virgini...

A Complete Collection of all the Laws of Virginia now in force

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Moguls and Tartars; in four books: containing his life, advancement and conquests; with a short history of his successors to the present time; the manners, customs and laws of the antient Moguls and Tartars; and the late geography of the vast countries of Mogolistan, Turquestan, Capschac, Yugurestan, and the Eastern and Western Tartary. Collected from several Oriental authors, and European travellers; whose names, with an abridgment of their lives, are added to this book. By the late M. Petis de la Croix senior ... and now faithfully tr. into English.

The history of Genghizcan the Great, first emperor of the antient Mogu...

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The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706. II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement. III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace. IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1720.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first se...

ESTC N7255 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Washington giving the laws to America

Washington giving the laws to America

Print shows an elderly man, representing George Washington, seated holding a stone tablet "The American Constitution." He is surrounded by allegorical figures. Britannia and her lion sit at Washington's feet. ... More

Quarantine proclamation by the governor of Texas. No. 1. 1884. To all whom these presents may come. Be it known that I, Jno. Ireland, governor of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me by the laws of this State, do hereby declare that

Quarantine proclamation by the governor of Texas. No. 1. 1884. To all ...

Proclamation.; On verso, copy 1: {stamp} LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OF STATE Aug 8 1884 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplic... More

Reading war laws to 12th Regt. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Reading war laws to 12th Regt. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Photograph shows officer reading war laws to a regiment of American soldiers during World War I.

Labor Secretary defends self before House. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Secretary of Labor, Francis Perkins, today presented herself before the House Committee on the Judiciary to defend her actions as Secretary. She is under consideration of impeachment upon charges by Rep. J. Parnell Thomas that she has failed to enforce the deportation laws against Harry Bridges and Harry Strecker, 2-8-39

Labor Secretary defends self before House. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. S...

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Southington, Connecticut. Town hall, in which all the people meet to make their own laws

Southington, Connecticut. Town hall, in which all the people meet to m...

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Southington, Connecticut. Town hall, in which all of the people meet to make their own laws

Southington, Connecticut. Town hall, in which all of the people meet t...

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[Diagram demonstrating Kepler's first two laws of planetary motion using orbit of Mars around the sun, topped by figure on chariot depicting "Victorius astronomy,"; and surrounding text]

[Diagram demonstrating Kepler's first two laws of planetary motion usi...

Illus. and text in: Astronomia nova /Johann Kepler. Prague : 1609, p. 286. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 34.

Marijuana : the new prohibition : a film-lecture presentation by NORML. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws)

Marijuana : the new prohibition : a film-lecture presentation by NORML...

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The sot-weed factor: or, A voyage to Maryland. A satyr. In which is describ'd the laws, government, courts and constitutions of the country, and also the buildings, feasts, frolicks, entertainments and drunken humours of the inhabitants of that part of America. In burlesque verse.

The sot-weed factor: or, A voyage to Maryland. A satyr. In which is de...

Introduction signed: Brantz Mayer, Baltimore, October 20, 1865. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site and on the Internet Archive Web site.

Religious & civil liberty established in Maryland in 1649 / designed, engraved & published by James Barry, R.A. Feby. 28 1793.

Religious & civil liberty established in Maryland in 1649 / designed, ...

Allegorical scene of Lord Calvert showing Lycurgus the document establishing civil and religious liberty in Maryland in 1649. Caption: "In the Elysium one of the series of Pictures on Human Culture in the Great... More

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1705, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia ; containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure ; with observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, & c. ; also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions--the benefits of colonizing Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians--and the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the mother country

The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoi...

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The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia ; containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure ; with observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, & c. ; also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions--the benefits of colonizing Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians--and the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the mother country

The history of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoi...

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State of New-Hampshire, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four : An act for granting to the United States in Congress assembled, certain impost and duties upon foreign goods imported into this state ...

State of New-Hampshire, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun...

"A collection of laws passed by each of the 13 colonies to enable Congress to lay import duties"--Bristol. Caption title. Followed by: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven h... More

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706. II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement. III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace. IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1720.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first se...

ESTC N7255 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706. II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement. III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace. IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1720.

The history of Virginia, in four parts. I. The history of the first se...

ESTC N7255 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

Virginia, 1662-1702, Laws (Charles City Manuscript)

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Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave international situation.' He said that he would elaborate upon this statement later. He introduced Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, who made the main statement to the committee

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secr...

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President Roosevelt speaking on the country's currency laws, - at Quincy, Illinois

President Roosevelt speaking on the country's currency laws, - at Qui...

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"Beg for it, doggie!" / L.M. Glackens.

"Beg for it, doggie!" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows an animated letter "K" labeled "Schedule" (Schedule K of the Payne/Aldrich Tariff Act) seated at a table spread with food and wine labeled "Benefits of Protection", and offering a bone labele... More

Monopoly huddle. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. At this informal conference just before the Monopoly Committee opened today's hearing can be seen, left to right: Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold, Chairman Joseph C. O'Mahoney, S.E.C. Commissioner Jerome Frank, and Hugh B. Cox, Special Assistant to the Attorney General. In opening today's hearing on the glass industry's patent policies, Cox said the Justice Department seeks to disclose the relation between patent laws and enforcement of anti-trust laws, 12/12/38

Monopoly huddle. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. At this informal conferenc...

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That's my Pop! Washington, D.C., March 20. William Douglas, Jr., is mighty proud of Dad today because the President told Congress that he wanted his Pop to be one of the men at the Supreme Court - up where his Pop will say what laws are good and what aren't. 3-20-39

That's my Pop! Washington, D.C., March 20. William Douglas, Jr., is mi...

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[Major Pedro Luis Díaz Lanz, former commander in chief of the Cuban airforce, testifying before the Senate Subcommittee to Investigate the Administration of the Internal Security Act and Other Internal Security Laws of the Committee on theJudiciary, which was investigating the Communist threat to the United States from the Caribbean]

[Major Pedro Luis Díaz Lanz, former commander in chief of the Cuban ai...

Contact sheet folder caption: "Major Lanz, MST [Marion S. Trikosko], 7/14/59." U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 27... More

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