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Department of Justice. Statue representing Water at Department of Justice

Department of Justice. Statue representing Water at Department of Just...

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Judge Moss, right, giving Adm. Billard his commission as new Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard

Judge Moss, right, giving Adm. Billard his commission as new Commandan...

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TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. AS CHIEF JUSTICE

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. AS CHIEF JUSTICE

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Judge Jas. A. Chase - Public domain portrait photograph

Judge Jas. A. Chase - Public domain portrait photograph

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[Picketers at White House with signs: "Democracy and Political Prisoners Don't Mix," "Shall Justice Die?" "We are Innocent Victims," etc. Washington, D.C.]

[Picketers at White House with signs: "Democracy and Political Prisone...

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Honorable H. St. George Tucker of Virginia, 32522

Honorable H. St. George Tucker of Virginia, 32522

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[New York City Mayor James J. Hylan and Judge Kennesaw Landis, Commissioner of Baseball]

[New York City Mayor James J. Hylan and Judge Kennesaw Landis, Commiss...

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Honorable William Ferguson Massey, 9/20/23

Honorable William Ferguson Massey, 9/20/23

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Paul Tilmont & Honorable Franz Silvercrnys of Belgium, 10/23/25

Paul Tilmont & Honorable Franz Silvercrnys of Belgium, 10/23/25

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Supreme Court, 10123 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Supreme Court, 10123 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Jacob Ruppert, Judge Kenesaw M. Landis, Tillinghast Huston, Harry Frazee, ? Flynn, at Yankee Stadium, 41823 (baseball)

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Justice L.D. Brandeis of Supreme Court

Justice L.D. Brandeis of Supreme Court

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Judge K.M. Landis with newspaper men at W.H.

Judge K.M. Landis with newspaper men at W.H.

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Sen. John W. Harreld of Okla. testifying before the Senate Committee investigating the Dept. of Justice

Sen. John W. Harreld of Okla. testifying before the Senate Committee i...

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Senate committee investigating Dept. Justice, 3/15/24

Senate committee investigating Dept. Justice, 3/15/24

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George R. James - Dr. Bruce R. Payne, Judge E.T. Sanford, Bolton Smith at W.H., 12/6/24

George R. James - Dr. Bruce R. Payne, Judge E.T. Sanford, Bolton Smith...

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Justice J.C. McReynolds of Supreme Court

Justice J.C. McReynolds of Supreme Court

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Justice Edward Terry Sanford - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Justice Edward Terry Sanford - Public domain photograph, glass negativ...

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L to r: Prof. B. Hanger, noted Norweigian Educator, Honorable H. Bryn, Minister from Norway, and P.A. Pederson, Police Inspector of Norway, calling at W.H. [i.e., White House]

L to r: Prof. B. Hanger, noted Norweigian Educator, Honorable H. Bryn,...

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H.L. Schaife, former Dept. of Justice investigator who has been testifying before the senate committee investigating the Dept. of Justice

H.L. Schaife, former Dept. of Justice investigator who has been testif...

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[Joe Judge, Washington AL (baseball)]

[Joe Judge, Washington AL (baseball)]

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Judge, Wash. - Public domain portrait photograph

Judge, Wash. - Public domain portrait photograph

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Attorney General Stone as he appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee, January 28, to answer questions as to why he is determined to go ahead with the new case of the Deptartment of Justice against Senator Wheeler of Montana. The evidence will be submitted by the Department before a Federal Grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 1. The picture shows, (left to right) Senator Albert B. Commins, Chairman of the committee, Harlan Fiske Stone, Attorney General and Senator Thomas F. Walsh [...] Montana

Attorney General Stone as he appeared before the Senate Judiciary comm...

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J.A.M. Elder, Honorable Earl Page and Sen. Howard, 3/2/25

J.A.M. Elder, Honorable Earl Page and Sen. Howard, 3/2/25

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Herbert Hoover receiving hon. degree at Georgetown U., [6/8/26]

Herbert Hoover receiving hon. degree at Georgetown U., [6/8/26]

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Honorable [J.] Chas. Linthicum, Md., 3/4/27

Honorable [J.] Chas. Linthicum, Md., 3/4/27

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Congress gets huge petition for reduction of federal tax on earned incomes. Led by many of America's outstanding personages in professional life, a parade marched down Pennsylvania Avenue today with a truckload of petitions bearing the signatures of millions of tax payers who demand a substantial reduction in the Federal Tax on earned incomes. The petition was presented to the chairman of the House and Senate Finance Committees. In the center of the photograph can be seen, left to right: William Howard Black, justice of the Supreme Court of New York; Mae Murray, movie star; Isaac Gans, Washington business leader; Senator Reed Smoot, chairman of Senate Finance Committee; Rep. Willis C. Hawley, chairman of House Finance Committee; and Rep. Sol Bloom of New York

Congress gets huge petition for reduction of federal tax on earned inc...

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Heroes of Nicaraguan service receive decorations from Secretary of Navy. Seven officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps were presented with decorations for distinguished service in Nicaragua by Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams today at the Navy Department. In this picture Secretary Adams is pinning the Distinguished Medal on Rear Admiral David Sellers, Judge Advocate General of the Navy, who was commander of the Special Service in Nicaragua from July 1927 to May 1929. Others in the picture are Lieut. Col. C.R. Wallace, U.S.M.C., who also received Distinguished Service Federal Lieut. Col. C. R. Sanderson; 2nd Lieut. E. H. Saltzman; 2nd Lieut. Earl S. Piper; 2nd Lieut. John S. Letcher, all of whom received the Navy Cross. Lieut. John B. O'Neill, U.S. Navy received a star in lieu of Navy Cross as was previously awarded the Cross

Heroes of Nicaraguan service receive decorations from Secretary of Nav...

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Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist jobless. The problem of unemployment is not only economic, but ethical and moral as well, and responsibility for its solution rests upon the whole American people. President Hoover was advised today by a delegation representing three national church groups sponsoring the National Conference on Permanent Preventives of Unemployment, meeting in Washington this week. Heading the delegation to the White House were, left to right: Rabbi Edward L. Israel, chairman of the Social Justice Commission, Central Conference of American Rabbis; Reverend R.A. McGowan, of the social action department, National Catholic Welfare Conference; and James Myers, Industrial Secretary, Social Service Commission, Federal Council of Churches, 1/27/31

Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist ...

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Honorable Carroll B. Reece of Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McElwain

Honorable Carroll B. Reece of Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McElwain

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BRICE, D.R. JUDGE. PORTRAIT - Public domain photograph, glass negative

BRICE, D.R. JUDGE. PORTRAIT - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES WELFARE BODY CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO DAY CONFERENCE OF THE 1933 MOBILIZATION FOR HUMAN NEEDS OPENED IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSED THE GROUP ON THE LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. ON THE PRESIDENT'S RIGHT IN THE PICTURE CAN BE SEEN MRS. ROOSEVELT AND HON. FRANK B. KELLOGG, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE, WHO RESPONDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S ADDRESS IN THE ABSENCE OF NEWTON D. BAKER, WHO WAS ILL

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES WELFARE BODY CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. ...

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PRESIDENT ADDRESSES CRIME CONFERENCE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES THE CRIME CONFERENCE, WHICH STARTED MONDAY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. FROM THE LEFT: PATRICK HURLEY, SECRETARY OF WAR UNDER HOOVER; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; AND ATTORNEY GENERAL HOMER CUMMINGS

PRESIDENT ADDRESSES CRIME CONFERENCE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES TH...

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First pictures in new Supreme Court shows advisors. Exclusive: this is the first picture to be made of an official meeting of any legal body in the new U.S. Supreme Court. It shows William D. Mitchell, left, former attorney general, and George W. Wickersham, as they met with a group as appointed as the United States Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure. The meeting was in the conference room next to the court chamber, and was the first time a conference room has been used in the new building

First pictures in new Supreme Court shows advisors. Exclusive: this is...

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Wash. D.C. Chiseling on justice. Gino A. Ratti, carver, puts the finishing touches on "Contemplation of Justice," installed at the entrance of the new U.S. Supreme Court building. J.E. Frasier is the sculptor. 1122

Wash. D.C. Chiseling on justice. Gino A. Ratti, carver, puts the finis...

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British man of war at Washington, D.C. H.M.S. York, flagship of the British West Indian Fleet, docks at the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C. She brought Vice Admiral, the Honorable Sir Matthew R. Best, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.V.O., R.N., to Washington where he will be the guest of honor at a round of social functions. This photograph was made from the deck of the Sequoia, the yacht used by President Roosevelt. 103035

British man of war at Washington, D.C. H.M.S. York, flagship of the Br...

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Judge Franklin C. ... - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Judge Franklin C. ... - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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DOXEY, WALL. HONORABLE. PORTRAIT

DOXEY, WALL. HONORABLE. PORTRAIT

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Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped from the Federal pay roll on July 1 because he did not hold a law degree, Henry Suydam, former newspapermen acting as press liaison officer for Attorney General Cummings, is now on the job again but with a new title. He now rates the title of "Special Executive Assistant to the Attorney General assigned to public relations"

Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped...

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[California woman is new member of U.S. Board of Appeals. Washington, D.C., July 29. Miss Marian Harron, of California, photographed at her desk shortly after taking the oath as a member of the United States Board of Appeals. Miss Harron is Democrat and succeeds another woman member Judge Annabel Matthews]

[California woman is new member of U.S. Board of Appeals. Washington, ...

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"Bar guild head backs plan of FDR." Washington, D.C., March 12. Judge John Patrick Devaney, former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and now President of the National Lawyers Guild, who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and urged Congressional acceptance of the President's Judiciary re-organization plan as "the most conservative remedy" for protecting the confidence of the people in the Supreme Court...

"Bar guild head backs plan of FDR." Washington, D.C., March 12. Judge ...

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Justice Cardozo poses on 67th birthday. Washington, D.C., May 24. Usually camera shy Associate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo broke a precedent today on the occasion of his 67th birthday when he posed for news cameramen. No special celebration was planned for the anniversary, Justice told newspapermen, 5/24/37

Justice Cardozo poses on 67th birthday. Washington, D.C., May 24. Usua...

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President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. July 12. President Roosevelt today laid the cornerstone to the Apex Building to complete the government buildings on the Mall, the building will house the Federal Trades Commission, the President is shown with the Honorable W.A. Ayres, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, left; as he used the trowel used by George Washington in laying the cornerstone of the Capitol

President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. Jul...

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Bas. relief of Justice in the Law Library of the Capitol

Bas. relief of Justice in the Law Library of the Capitol

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Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully recovered from his recent Illness, Associate Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the United States Supreme Court returned to Washington yesterday from Sea Island, Georgia, where he had been recuperating. This exclusive picture of the Justice was made as he took an early morning stroll today. Many important decisions, among them the validity of the Labor Relations Act, have been postponed by the Court pending the return of Justice Stone to the bench. Along with Chief Justice Hughes, Justices Brandeis and Cardozo, Justice Stone is noted for his liberalism toward the New Deal

Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully...

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Judge John W. Carabine, of Springfield, Massachusetts.; Reverend Alfred Holt, Balto., Md.; Thomas Boorde, Wash., D.C.

Judge John W. Carabine, of Springfield, Massachusetts.; Reverend Alfre...

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Justice Hugo Black, 8/37 - Public domain portrait photograph

Justice Hugo Black, 8/37 - Public domain portrait photograph

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Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia, Senate Rules Committee Chairman, map out plans for Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the fitness of Stanley F. Reed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky, is Chairman of the Subcommittee, 1/17/38

Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senato...

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Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congress neared adjournment today associate Justice Hugo L. Black visited the Senate Chamber for the first time since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. He was welcomed by Senator John H. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Lister Hill, (right) who named to the Senate seat vacated by Black, 6/15/38

Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congre...

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U.S. Solicitor General pitches. Fort Hunt, Virginia Sept. 8. U.S. Solicitor General Robert F. Jackson pitched for his team "New Dealers" against the "Purges" today at a picnic given here by the employees of the Solicitor General's Office of the Department of Justice, 9/8/38

U.S. Solicitor General pitches. Fort Hunt, Virginia Sept. 8. U.S. Soli...

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Justice McReynolds celebrates 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., February 3. Appearing the best of health, Associate Justice James Clark McReynolds of the United States Supreme Court, celebrated his 76th birthday today. Driving his own car he is shown leaving his home for the Supreme Court, 2/3/38

Justice McReynolds celebrates 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., Februar...

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White House reception for Judiciary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes and Mrs. Hughes are shown as they left their residence for the White House reception for the Supreme Court and the Judiciary, 11138

White House reception for Judiciary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Ch...

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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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Chief Justice Hughes renews acquaintance with Colgate classmate of '76. Washington, D.C., May 12. Shortly after addressing The State Delegates of the American Bar Association meeting today at the Mayflower Hotel, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes was greeted by Edward F. Waite of Minnesota, a classmate of the Chief Justice at Colgate in 1876. Mrs. Hughes is on the right, 51238

Chief Justice Hughes renews acquaintance with Colgate classmate of '76...

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Hugh Cox, Justice Dept., 112638

Hugh Cox, Justice Dept., 112638

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Attorney General accompanies Douglas to Judiciary committee hearing. Washington, D.C., March 24. Attorney General Frank Murphy was a surprise visitor with William O. Douglas to the Senate Judiciary Sub-committee which met this afternoon and in executive session quickly approved the former S.E.C. Chairman for membership in the U.S. Supreme Court. They are seated in the committee room before Senator Borah moved for executive session. 3-24-39

Attorney General accompanies Douglas to Judiciary committee hearing. W...

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

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

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Two probable new Justices to U.S. courts considered this morning by Senate. Washington, D.C., March 27. Wiley Blount Rutledge, Jr., Dean of the University of Iowa's Law School and appointee to the Supreme Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia and William O. Douglas, appointee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Douglas was confirmed, while Rutledge's name was deferred until the committee meets again. 3-27-39

Two probable new Justices to U.S. courts considered this morning by Se...

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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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May get S.E.C. Chairmanship. Washington, D.C., March 23. Reports in the Capitol say Jerome Frank, Securities and Exchange Commissioner, will be named to the Chairmanship vacated by William O. Douglas when he was nominated to the United States Supreme Court. 3-23-39

May get S.E.C. Chairmanship. Washington, D.C., March 23. Reports in th...

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Lawyers sign register at opening of Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. Probably the largest group of lawyers ever admitted to practice before the Supreme Court were granted this courtesy today as the court convened for the 1938-39 term. From all parts of the country came the barristers who are pictured signing the register following their admittance. John A. Matthews of Newark, N.J., is signing in this picture, 10/3/38

Lawyers sign register at opening of Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., O...

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Alabama's Supreme Court Justice and wife at negro singer's concert with Senator Sherman Minton. Washington, D.C., April 9. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, Mrs. Black, and Senator Sherman Minton talking together during intermission of Marian Anderson's open air concert at the Lincoln Memorial this afternoon, 4-9-39

Alabama's Supreme Court Justice and wife at negro singer's concert wit...

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Murphy creates new office in Justice Department. Woll named Chief. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. Albert Woll who until today was Special Assistant to the Attorney General, was named by Murphy to head his new Bureau of Commercial Frauds under the Criminal Division. Woll will handle violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, 2-6-39

Murphy creates new office in Justice Department. Woll named Chief. Was...

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Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes leave home for opening of Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes leaving their home today for the United States Supreme Court where the Chief Justice presided at the court's opening for the 1938-39 term, 10/3/38

Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes leave home for opening of Supreme Court....

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Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Associate Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the United States Supreme Court

Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Associate Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the...

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Frankfurter faces Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Felix Frankfurter, right, facing the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today to answer questions concerning his fitness for the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee later confirmed his nomination. Left to right, can be seen: Senator William H. King of Utah, Senator M.M. Neely of West Virginia, Chairman, and Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, 11239

Frankfurter faces Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Felix F...

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Germans are insulting American intelligence, Czech Minister tells members of press club. Washington, D.C., March 29. A guest of honor at a luncheon of the National Press Club today, Col. Vladimir S. Hurban, Czechoslovak Minister who refused to surrender his legation after Germany took over his country, told members that Germans are insulting American Intelligence by disseminating "insidious' statements in this country. Discussing his statues, he said he represents in this country "the Czech-Slovak Republic as it was recognized by the United States and other principal countries even before the Treaty of Versailles." 3-29-39

Germans are insulting American intelligence, Czech Minister tells memb...

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WOMEN LEADERS MEET WITH FIRST LADY TO OPEN FIGHT ON INFANTILE PARALYSIS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 6. AS PART OF A 'FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS' DRIVE PARTICIPATED IN BY PROMINENT WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES, A BROADCAST WAS SENT OUT THROUGH THE NATION FROM THE WHITE HOUSE'S DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION ROOM. PHOTO SHOWS, L TO R: FILM STAR MARY PICKFORD, MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, AND MRS. STANLEY F. REED, WIFE OF THE SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, AS THEY GROUPED ABOUT THE MICROPHONE

WOMEN LEADERS MEET WITH FIRST LADY TO OPEN FIGHT ON INFANTILE PARALYSI...

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Statues and sculpture over the door of the gallery of House chamber, U.S. Capitol. Papinian medallion II

Statues and sculpture over the door of the gallery of House chamber, U...

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[Mrs. Constance Motley at a news conference with Medgar Evers and Jack Greenberg]

[Mrs. Constance Motley at a news conference with Medgar Evers and Jack...

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Bamboo Union trial, Federal Court, Judge Robert Carter presiding Papin

Bamboo Union trial, Federal Court, Judge Robert Carter presiding Papin

Drawing shows an interior view of a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York where, on the left, several Taiwanese defendants from the international gang United Bamboo sit duri... More

Former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright in his Washington law office

Former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright in his Washington law off...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by photographer. Photograph taken at Hogan & Hartson Law Offices, Washington, D.C. Published in the New York Times. Gift; Michael Geissinger; 2016; (DLC/PP... More

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

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Salmon P. Chase Papers: General Correspondence, 1810-1898; 1863; June 15-30

Salmon P. Chase Papers: General Correspondence, 1810-1898; 1863; June ...

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

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Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

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E. B. Washburne Papers: Bound volumes, letters received; 1867; Oct. 9-Nov. 30

E. B. Washburne Papers: Bound volumes, letters received; 1867; Oct. 9-...

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Joseph Holt Papers: Financial Papers, 1822-1894; Ledgers; Chilton & Reily, 1834-1837; Holt & Chilton, 1835-1840

Joseph Holt Papers: Financial Papers, 1822-1894; Ledgers; Chilton & Re...

Trouting on the Brulé River, or, Lawyers' summer-wayfaring in the northern wilderness,

Trouting on the Brulé River, or, Lawyers' summer-wayfaring in the nor...

Trouting on the Brule River is a literary account of genteel sportsmen's fishing expeditions during the summers of 1875 and 1877. Originally published in the Chicago Sunday Times and the Chicago Sunday Tribune,... More

Lawyers' Row, Saint Helena Street & Liberty Road, Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA

Lawyers' Row, Saint Helena Street & Liberty Road, Clinton, East Felici...

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Familiar ghosts! Sketch 1. Ghost of a village lawyer!!

Familiar ghosts! Sketch 1. Ghost of a village lawyer!!

A lawyer, appearing as a full-length, profile figure of a well-dressed man with a large head, wearing a three-cornered hat, speaks to a peasant wearing a smock and clutching a pitchfork. Inscribed above the law... More

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representing winding, warping with a new improved warping mill, and weaving; is ... inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representin...

Print shows an interior view of a mill where three men are engaged in winding, warping, and weaving yarn. Plate VII. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Fide Et Amore" with "Honi soit qui mal y pens... More

Country clients / W. Dendy Sadler ; painted by W. Dendy Sadler ; etched by James Dobie.

Country clients / W. Dendy Sadler ; painted by W. Dendy Sadler ; etche...

Print showing a middle-aged couple seated in chairs in a lawyer's office, the lawyer standing, facing them, with his back to a fireplace. Includes a remarque at bottom center showing a rural setting with dwelli... More

Memoirs and sketches of the life of Henry Robinson Pollard; an autobiography.

Memoirs and sketches of the life of Henry Robinson Pollard; an autobio...

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

Memoirs and sketches of the life of Henry Robinson Pollard; an autobiography.

Memoirs and sketches of the life of Henry Robinson Pollard; an autobio...

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

Honorable Cadwallader D. Colden Esqr. / Painted by Waldo & Jewett ; Eng by A. B. Durand.

Honorable Cadwallader D. Colden Esqr. / Painted by Waldo & Jewett ; En...

Cadwallader D. Colden, half-length portrait, facing slightly left. After a painting by Samuel Waldo and William Jewett.

Honorable Fernando Wood of N.Y and Mayor of N.Y.

Honorable Fernando Wood of N.Y and Mayor of N.Y.

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Judge Bonney, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

Judge Bonney, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

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Judge J.M. Wayne, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

Judge J.M. Wayne, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

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Honorable Brutus J. Clay of Ky - Public domain portrait photograph

Honorable Brutus J. Clay of Ky - Public domain portrait photograph

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Honorable Morrill, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

Honorable Morrill, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

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Honorable George Mortimer Bibb of Ky

Honorable George Mortimer Bibb of Ky

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Gene... More

Honorable Townsend Harris. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War period.

Honorable Townsend Harris. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil W...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Gene... More

Judge David Davis. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War period.

Judge David Davis. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War perio...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, on maskingn masking: Judge David Davis. D.C. Court. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints an... More

Honorable Francis B. Cutting of N.Y - Public domain portrait print

Honorable Francis B. Cutting of N.Y - Public domain portrait print

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Gene... More

Honorable Albert Smith White of Ind - Public domain portrait photograph

Honorable Albert Smith White of Ind - Public domain portrait photograp...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Gene... More

Honorable Caleb Lyon. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War period.

Honorable Caleb Lyon. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War pe...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. M.C. from N.Y.; U.S. Consul to Shanghai, China; Gov. of Idaho Territory 64-65; born 1822, Died 1875. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library... More

Honorable Joshua R. Giddings of Ohio

Honorable Joshua R. Giddings of Ohio

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Honorable Morton Smith Wilkinson of Minn

Honorable Morton Smith Wilkinson of Minn

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Gene... More

Judge J. Catron. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War period.

Judge J. Catron. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil War period.

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. U.S. Supreme Court. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H... More

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