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An old photo of two men working on a project, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

An old photo of two men working on a project, Louisiana. Farmers durin...

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of people in a field, Mississippi. Farmers during Great Depression.

A black and white photo of people in a field, Mississippi. Farmers dur...

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

State highway officials moving sharecroppers away from roadside to area between the levee and the Mississippi River, New Madrid County, Missouri

State highway officials moving sharecroppers away from roadside to are...

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

Congress' reporters hold own elections. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. The biennial election of press galleries of the House and Senate today cast ballots to elect a standing committee of five to supervise management of the two press galleries during the next two years. Here, Harriet Evans, casts her ballot while election officials, Chester R. Thrift, Douglas Cornell and Bill Donaldson, Superintendent of the House Press Gallery see that it is done right, 1/20/39

Congress' reporters hold own elections. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. The...

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

A black and white photo of a group of people, possibly related to: FSA (Farm Security Administration), county, state and local officials on a special trip through Greene County with some NYA (National Youth Administration) officials and guests. A luncheon was served and they had a short discussion at NYA headquarters in Crawfordville, Georgia

A black and white photo of a group of people, possibly related to: FSA...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

Putting salt in a can in which meat will be canned using the pressure cooker method. This was during the demonstration by a FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor at a district meeting of FSA officials. San Angelo, Texas

Putting salt in a can in which meat will be canned using the pressure ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Conference of officials of local chapter of UCAPAWA (United Cannery, Agricutural, Packing, and Allied Workers) of America in Tabor, Creek County, Oklahoma. Pomp Hall, who is leaning on table at right, is an active leader in the union and in his community among both whites and Negroes. See general caption number 23

Conference of officials of local chapter of UCAPAWA (United Cannery, A...

Public domain photographs related to race relations, African Americans, discrimination, segregation, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Detroit, Michigan. Conference between U.S. Army ordnance and washing machine industry officials to determine the ability of manufacturers to produce parts needed by the Army. After inspecting samples, blueprints, and prices were discussed. Examining a machine gun

Detroit, Michigan. Conference between U.S. Army ordnance and washing m...

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

Meeting between officials of the OPM (Office or Personnel Management), Army, Navy and representatives of the automobile industry and the automobile unions, to discuss the problems of conversion in automobile plants. Left to right: Walter Reuther, USW-CIO (United Steelworkers of America-Congress of Industrial Organizations); R. J. Thomas, UAW-CIO (United Auto Workers-Congress of Industrial Organizations) president; Sidney Hillman, associate general, OPM; William S. Knudsen, director general, OPM; C.E. Wilson, president, General Motors

Meeting between officials of the OPM (Office or Personnel Management),...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, April 1921

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

James Mitchell to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, November 05, 1863 (Meeting with officials from African Civilization Society)

James Mitchell to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, November 05, 1863 (Meeti...

Frederick Cook to A. J. Clater, Monday, March 02, 1863 (Complains about Federal officials in Utah; endorsed by Milton Latham)

Frederick Cook to A. J. Clater, Monday, March 02, 1863 (Complains abo...

Astor Cup race officials - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Astor Cup race officials - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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

CAMP, WALTER, I.E., EXERCISE SCHOOL. CABINET OFFICIALS EXERCISING WITH OTHER GOVT. OFFICIALS

CAMP, WALTER, I.E., EXERCISE SCHOOL. CABINET OFFICIALS EXERCISING WITH...

Two men standing next to each other on a tennis court, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title and date from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection for related negati... More

Labor officials, 8/25/25 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Labor officials, 8/25/25 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a group of people, 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Model for silver anniversary of commercial aviation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. New Years Day will mark the 25th anniversary of commercial aviation. The first passenger air line was established between St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Fla. with Tony Jannus, a Washington, D.C., boy, piloting the plane. Paul E. Garber of the U.S. National Museum has secured this model of the original Benoist plane, which was used on the first flight, for the national Aircraft Collection of which he has charge. The model will be formally presented to the museum by officials of the state of Florida at the Annual Convention of the National Aeronautic Association Jan. 15-17 at ST. Louis, the city where the original plane was manufacture red, 12/29/38

Model for silver anniversary of commercial aviation. Washington, D.C.,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[ Danny Kaye speaking with academics and university officials during commencement ceremonies at Brandeis University, 1972]

[ Danny Kaye speaking with academics and university officials during c...

Danny Kaye was awarded an honorary doctorate during commencement ceremonies at Brandeis University in 1972. (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research pur... More

Detroit, Michigan. Conference between U.S. Army ordnance and washing machine industry officials to determine the ability of manufacturers to produce parts needed by the Army. After inspecting samples, blueprints and prices were discussed

Detroit, Michigan. Conference between U.S. Army ordnance and washing m...

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

Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.

Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

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

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, April 1921

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, April 1921

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Chicago Officials to G. N. Magruder, Sunday, April 21, 1861 (Recommendation)

Chicago Officials to G. N. Magruder, Sunday, April 21, 1861 (Recommen...

State Department to. List of State Department officials and salaries for 1800.

State Department to. List of State Department officials and salaries f...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[Officials entering Trinity Church (Copley Square), Boston, Massachusetts.]

[Officials entering Trinity Church (Copley Square), Boston, Massachuse...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Will Pay Last Honor to Wilbur Wright Saturday, President Taft and High Officials Join in Expressing Their Sorrow [Dayton Journal, 31 May 1912]

Will Pay Last Honor to Wilbur Wright Saturday, President Taft and High...

The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers is a collection of documents related to the Wright brothers, two American inventors who are credited with building and flying the first successful powered airplane. The coll... More

Committeemen, officials and guests of the notification ceremonies at Gov. Marshals [sic] home, Aug. 20, 1912, Indianapolis, Ind.

Committeemen, officials and guests of the notification ceremonies at G...

Gift; Wm. J. Martin; March 14, 1962. Photographer's address: 539 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Governor Marshall announces candidacy for Vice-President.

[Soldiers loading flag-draped casket of former New York City mayor John Purroy Mitchel onto wagon, with Theodore Roosevelt and other officials holding their hats in respect]

[Soldiers loading flag-draped casket of former New York City mayor Joh...

George Grantham Bain Collection. Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boy Scouts of Nat'l Capital open Forest Protection Week with a parade of 1500 scouts, Bugle and Drum Corps and all the trimming. Reviewed by Pres. Coolidge and scout officials from west steps of the executive offices

Boy Scouts of Nat'l Capital open Forest Protection Week with a parade ...

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

Galilee trip. Nazareth, afternoon fete in aid of the Red Cross & Knights of St. John. Nazareth ladies & ladies of government officials serving tea to Arab guest & Greek Orthodox Prelate

Galilee trip. Nazareth, afternoon fete in aid of the Red Cross & Knigh...

Public domain photograph of 1930s Palestine, Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Galilee trip. Nazareth, afternoon fete in aid of the Red Cross & Knights of St. John. Nazareth ladies & ladies of government officials serving tea to a British group. Nazareth in distance

Galilee trip. Nazareth, afternoon fete in aid of the Red Cross & Knigh...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an old ancient city, historic place, stone building architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

World I over officials, Washington, D.C. Sept. 7. The leaders of the Third World Power Conference held a meeting in the morning to discuss some of the details of the meeting. Photo shows, left to right: Julius Dorppuller of Germany, President of the Conference, Director O.C. Morill acting as host, and Dr. William F. Durand who is acting as General Chairman at the Conference

World I over officials, Washington, D.C. Sept. 7. The leaders of the T...

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

Eye, ear, nose and throat specialist visits Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Oct. 13. Officials of the 43rd session of the American academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, that is being held in Washington were visitors at the White House today and were received by the President, they are left to right; Dr. William Thornwall Davis, of Washington, DC, General Chairman, George M. Coates, Philadelphia. PA. Pres. Elect,. Harry S. Gradle, of Chicago, Ill. President, and William P. Wherry, of Omaha, Neb. Sec. and Treasurer, 10/13/38

Eye, ear, nose and throat specialist visits Roosevelt. Washington, D.C...

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

Low rent housing may be expanded. Washington, D.C., April 11. A White House conference with officials of Government Housing today brought a suggestion that the Low Rent, Housing and Slum Clearance Program may be expanded, the conferences discussed what they characterized as the "General Program" presumed to refer to proposals for new PWA expenditures, left to right: Nathan Straus, Chief of U.S. Housing Authority, Ebert K. Burlew, Asst. Sec. of the Interior, Sec. of the Interior Harold Ickes, and Stewart McDonald, Federal Housing Administrator, 4/11/38

Low rent housing may be expanded. Washington, D.C., April 11. A White ...

Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Attempt to settle UAW fight. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. Homer Martin, President of the United Automobile Workers Union, pictured with John L. Lewis just before they went into conference with other C.I.O. officials in efforts to settle the factional fight now being waged within the UAWU. The meeting took place at C.I.O. headquarters here today, 8/24/38

Attempt to settle UAW fight. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. Homer Martin, ...

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

Shirley sees her old friend the president. Washington, D.C., June 24. Shirley Temple leaving the White House offices of the president today after a very important conference with the President. Shirley told the President about losing a tooth last night, and he told her about Sistie and Buzzie losing their teeth, Shirley expects to be in Washington a week checking on the affiars of government with different government officials, 6/24/38

Shirley sees her old friend the president. Washington, D.C., June 24. ...

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

A group of men standing around a truck, Mississippi. Farmers during Great Depression.

A group of men standing around a truck, Mississippi. Farmers during Gr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of industrial or agricultural worker, 1930s, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

A black and white photo of men loading a truck, Mississippi. Farmers during Great Depression.

A black and white photo of men loading a truck, Mississippi. Farmers d...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a truck, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

FSA (Farm Security Administration), county, state and local officials on a special trip through Greene County with some NYA (National Youth Administration) officials and guests. A luncheon was served and they had a short discussion at NYA headquarters in Crawfordville, Georgia

FSA (Farm Security Administration), county, state and local officials ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Conference of county FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisors and officials of local chapter of UCAPAWA (United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers of America), headed by state representative to national organization. The union is asking for food, loans and work for local sharecroppers and tenant farmers. Creek County, Oklahoma

Conference of county FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisors an...

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

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1954) tell graphically what can be done when civilian defense officials, police and public all co-operate to make an "alarm" successful. These pictures were made on the morning of December 15, 1941, in Times Square, New York City. The time interval between photos was exactly five minutes. Within this time, in one of the most crowded metropolitan areas in the world, it was possible to stop all traffic, and to get all persons safely indoors. Those few remaining on the street are civilian defense officers (wardens, etc.)

Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1...

Picryl description: Public domain image of bustling city downtown streets, commercial buildings, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Montgomery Blair High school Victory Corps. Montgomery Blair High School girls are being trained for positions in war industry. As part of the Victory Corps activities in this Silver Spring, Maryland school, Shirley Noonan learns how to weld. John Studebaker, U.S. Commissioner of Education, watches her work. He, along with several Army, Navy, and civilian officials, reviewed Victory Corps maneuvers at the high school

Montgomery Blair High school Victory Corps. Montgomery Blair High Scho...

Public domain photograph - United States during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

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

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, April 1921

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

State Department, March 26, 1790, Establishment of Ministers and Other Officials Abroad

State Department, March 26, 1790, Establishment of Ministers and Other...

Establishment of Ministers and Other Officials Abroad

Washington D. C. Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 3, 1837

Washington D. C. Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 3, 1837

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

Hubbard Taylor to James Madison, May 17, 1792. Includes a list of Kentucky Officials.

Hubbard Taylor to James Madison, May 17, 1792. Includes a list of Kent...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

R. Weightman to James Madison, July 18, 1814. Resolution of Washington DC Officials.

R. Weightman to James Madison, July 18, 1814. Resolution of Washington...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

Lexington Officials to Andrew Jackson, March 13, 1837

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

Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the Treasury, Relating to one of his favorite officials, with facts and quotations submitted for reference and study. [Washington, D. C.] 1872.

Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the ...

Page Order: Multipage 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 206, Folder 23b.

Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the Treasury, Relating to one of his favorite officials, with facts and quotations submitted for reference and study. [Washington, D. C.] 1872.

Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the ...

Page Order: Multipage 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 206, Folder 23b.

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