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Thomas H. Benton, senator from Missouri Chs. Fenderich del

Thomas H. Benton, senator from Missouri Chs. Fenderich del

Print shows Thomas Hart Benton, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; includes a facsimile signature. Caption continues: Solitary & alone, and amidst the jeers and taunts of my opponents, I put this ball ... More

Gov. C.D. MacDougall, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Gov. C.D. MacDougall, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

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Sen. Powell Clayton Gov. of Arkansas, Col. of 5th Kansas vol. cav. U.S.A.

Sen. Powell Clayton Gov. of Arkansas, Col. of 5th Kansas vol. cav. U.S...

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Charles R. Hook, right, Pres. of Nat'l Assoc. of Manufacturers, & Senator James J. Davis, of Pennsylvania, at Senate Civil Liberties hearing

Charles R. Hook, right, Pres. of Nat'l Assoc. of Manufacturers, & Sena...

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Senate Agriculture Committee - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Senate Agriculture Committee - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

A group of men sitting around a long table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative or negative sleeve. Date span based on active dates of Harris & Ewing, Inc. Gift; Harris & Ewing,... More

Gov. Workers Home - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Gov. Workers Home - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955.... More

BACON, AUGUSTUS OCTAVIUS. SENATOR FROM GEORGIA, 1895-1914. LEFT, PLANTING TREE AT CAPITOL

BACON, AUGUSTUS OCTAVIUS. SENATOR FROM GEORGIA, 1895-1914. LEFT, PLANT...

A group of men standing next to each other on a field, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title and date from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ew... More

DAVIS, HENRY GASSAWAY. SENATOR FORM WEST VIRGINIA, 1871-1883; CHAIRMAN, PAN AMERICAN RAILWAY COMMISSION, 1901-1916

DAVIS, HENRY GASSAWAY. SENATOR FORM WEST VIRGINIA, 1871-1883; CHAIRMAN...

A black and white photo of a man holding an umbrella, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title and date from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewi... More

Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commission, 1919-1925

Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commissi...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Title from similar image LC-H261-3453. Gift; Harris & Ewing, I... More

JOHNSON, JOSEPH TRAVIS. REP. FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, 1901-1915

JOHNSON, JOSEPH TRAVIS. REP. FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, 1901-1915

A man in a suit and hat walking down a sidewalk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955.... More

HUGHES, DUDLEY MAYS. REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1909-1917

HUGHES, DUDLEY MAYS. REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1909-1917

A man in a suit and hat with a cane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inf... More

NEWLANDS, FRANCIS GRIFFITH. REP. FROM NEVADA, 1893-1903; SENATOR, 1903-1917

NEWLANDS, FRANCIS GRIFFITH. REP. FROM NEVADA, 1893-1903; SENATOR, 1903...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

LANE, HARRY. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1913-1917

LANE, HARRY. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1913-1917

A black and white photo of a man in a coat and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

ALEXANDER, JOSHUA WILLS. REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1907-1919; SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, 1919-1921

ALEXANDER, JOSHUA WILLS. REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1907-1919; SECRETARY OF C...

A black and white photo of a man in a coat and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

LINDQUIST, FRANCIS OSCAR. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1913-1915

LINDQUIST, FRANCIS OSCAR. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1913-1915

A man walking a dog down a set of stairs, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Genera... More

SAULSBURY, WILLARD. SENATOR FROM DELAWARE, 1913-1919

SAULSBURY, WILLARD. SENATOR FROM DELAWARE, 1913-1919

A black and white photo of a man with a cane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

OVERMAN, LEE SLATER. SENATOR FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1903-1933

OVERMAN, LEE SLATER. SENATOR FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1903-1933

A black and white photo of a man in a top hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. G... More

Mrs. Robert Adamson, wife of Fire Commissioner of N.Y. City. She will attend C[ongressional] U[nion] conference Sat. and speak at luncheon in honor of departing [suffrage] envoys.

Mrs. Robert Adamson, wife of Fire Commissioner of N.Y. City. She will ...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Ethel M. Adamson, with clasped hands. The caption on a smaller duplicate print of the same image located in the same folder reads: "Mr... More

FORDNEY, JOSEPH WARREN. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1899-1923

FORDNEY, JOSEPH WARREN. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1899-1923

A black and white photo of a man in a coat and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Old School House, Aaron Burr property, Silver Spring

Old School House, Aaron Burr property, Silver Spring

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Pho... More

JOHNSON, HIRAM WARREN. GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA, 1911-1917; SENATOR, 1917-

JOHNSON, HIRAM WARREN. GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA, 1911-1917; SENATOR, 191...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. VIEWS OF PRESENTATION. REP. OLIVER 2ND FROM LEFT; ADMIRAL BENSON AND CHAMP CLARK, RIGHT

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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

C.B. Huntress, children Marion, Douglas, & Jack

C.B. Huntress, children Marion, Douglas, & Jack

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from caption list. Caption from caption list: The official handshaker of the Republican campaign. C.B... More

House of Rep. bring painted, 1920, Washington, D.C.

House of Rep. bring painted, 1920, Washington, D.C.

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Photo Company collection is available ... More

Bucky Harris, second baseman baseball player with the Washington Senators

Bucky Harris, second baseman baseball player with the Washington Senat...

A black and white photo of a baseball player, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

Gov. J.A.O. Preus, of Minn. - Public domain portrait photograph

Gov. J.A.O. Preus, of Minn. - Public domain portrait photograph

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Senator Johnson at desk - Public domain dedication image

Senator Johnson at desk - Public domain dedication image

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from LC-H27-7066. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gener... More

Pres. Harding talked over farm legislature with several Senators and other interested in farm bills now before Congress. Left to right: L. Barrett, J.H. Taylor, Editor Farm Mag.; Sen. Robt. M. Standfield of Ore.; Sen Tasker L. Oddie of Nev., and Chas. S. Barrett, Pres, Nat'l Farmers Union White House, Washington, D.C.

Pres. Harding talked over farm legislature with several Senators and o...

A black and white photo of a group of men, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris &... More

James A. White, Supt. of Anti-Saloon League of Ohio will resign to run for Gov. of the Buckeye state on Rep. ticket

James A. White, Supt. of Anti-Saloon League of Ohio will resign to run...

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Gov. and Dis. officials join with Rep. of Greece in ceremony at Daniel Webster statue at Scott Circle. Lft. to rt.: Com. Rudolph, M. Tsamados, Charge d'Affaires of Greece, and Sen. King of Utah

Gov. and Dis. officials join with Rep. of Greece in ceremony at Daniel...

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James A. White, Supt. of Anti-Saloon League of Ohio will resign to run for Gov. of the Buckeye state on Rep. ticket

James A. White, Supt. of Anti-Saloon League of Ohio will resign to run...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same ra... More

Only woman to bring electoral vote. Miss Sharlot M. Hall of Prescott, Arizona, brought the Arizona electoral vote to Washington. She is the only woman messenger to be sent from any state. With her group, (left to right) are: B.P. Lester, Miss Hall, Senator Cameron and Mrs. R.L. Royal

Only woman to bring electoral vote. Miss Sharlot M. Hall of Prescott, ...

A group of people standing next to a car, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift;... More

Robe Carl White, Asst. Sec. of Labor, 5/13/25

Robe Carl White, Asst. Sec. of Labor, 5/13/25

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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...

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

Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

A couple of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gi... More

Houston Delegation received by president. A delegation from Houston, Texas, who are on their way to Norfolk, Virginia, for the launching of the new cruiser Houston, were received by President Hoover at the White House today. In the center of the group, left to right: Judge W.O. Huggins, representing Gov. Dan Moody of Texas; President Hoover; and Mayor Walter Montieth

Houston Delegation received by president. A delegation from Houston, T...

A group of people standing in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Gift; Ha... More

National Woman's Party to receive in honor of Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen. Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen, in whose honor the National Woman's Party is giving a reception at its headquarters April 11th, and Miss Mabol Van Dyke (right) chairman of the newly organized Young Woman's Council of the Woman's Party

National Woman's Party to receive in honor of Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen. Re...

A couple of women standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Date based o... More

M. Hitt of Washington Attorney & H.C. Hopson, Senate lobby

M. Hitt of Washington Attorney & H.C. Hopson, Senate lobby

A black and white photo of two men in suits and ties, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same ... More

New deal for Old Dobbin. Rep. Percy L. Gassaway (cowboy and D. of Okla) isn't letting the Wash. heat wave deter him from getting ready to promote his own scheme for bringing back prosperity. He is giving Congress a week from Monday to perfect a plan. If Congress falls down, Cowboy Gassaway is going to work on a multi-ramified program which in general specifies the return of the horse and fewer automobiles. In one hour his week on a D.C. street is counted 1800 cars. "That's whats wrong!" he suggests. People will buy a gallon of gas when they have no "bread" or likker in the house." Gassaway is enjoying his electric fan while he dictates to his secretary, 7635

New deal for Old Dobbin. Rep. Percy L. Gassaway (cowboy and D. of Okla...

A woman standing on top of a desk with a fan, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informa... More

Sifting graft charges. Sen. Royal S. Copeland, D. of N.Y., left, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee hearing graft charges offered by Ewing Y. Mitchell, right, ousted Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Mitchell was criticised several times by senators who said he was not revealing new information, but rehashing matters which were incorporatedin the Congressional record years ago, 61935

Sifting graft charges. Sen. Royal S. Copeland, D. of N.Y., left, chair...

A group of men standing around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris & Ewing photos. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955... More

Mencken leaves Senate hearing on lynchings. Henry Mencken, center, noted author and liberal thinker, leaves the Senate Judiciary Sub- committee hearing on the anti-lynching bill in the company of a newspaper man. 21425

Mencken leaves Senate hearing on lynchings. Henry Mencken, center, not...

A black and white photo of three men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inform... More

At money hearing. Father Charles Coughlin, radio priest of Mich., listens intently as statesmen and economists give their views on inflation. The picture was made at the monetary conference called by Sen. Elmer Thomas, D. Okla. 11635

At money hearing. Father Charles Coughlin, radio priest of Mich., list...

A group of men sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information ab... More

May make cash levy on lynching. These members of the Senate Judiciary Sub-committee considering the Costigan-Wagner Anti-Lynching Bill may report our a piece of legislation calling for a levy of from $2,000 to $10,000 against a county in which a lynching occurs to be paid to relatives of the victim. From the left: Sen. Edward P. Costigan, D. of Colo.; Sen. Frederick Van Nuys, D. of Ind.; Sen. Joseph F. Guffy, D. of Pennsylvania, and Sen. William H. Dieterrich, D. of Ill. 2/14/35

May make cash levy on lynching. These members of the Senate Judiciary ...

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"Conspiracy" hinted. Wash. D.C. Rep. John J. McSwain (D. of S.C.) chr. of the House Military Affairs Com., left, hears testimony at the Friday inquiry about "cash passing." W. Frank James, Chief Investigator of Military Affairs, right, is also an interested party at the hearing. McSwain observed that if some of the testimony offered were true, there was an apparent "conspiracy to obstruct justice" somewhere along the line, 71935

"Conspiracy" hinted. Wash. D.C. Rep. John J. McSwain (D. of S.C.) chr....

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$150,000 for protection ... Philip H. Gadsen, Philadelphia Chr. of Pub. Utilities Executive Com., testifying Friday before Senate lobby investigation that his "organization was organized last Feb. in Wash. to ... protect our interests against the holding co bill." He admitted a score of Holding groups had contributed $150,000 and added that his committee had asked for $50,000 more. 71235

$150,000 for protection ... Philip H. Gadsen, Philadelphia Chr. of Pub...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informati... More

Will the gentleman yield? The senator from Virginia, Carter Glass, left, apparently has the right-of-way over Sen. Duncan U. Fletcher, D. of Fla., as the two meet at a corner of a hallway in the Senate office building. Sen. Glass has been busy lately baiting Marriner Eccles, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, and he may have more thoughts for financial affairs than traffic conditions. 2535

Will the gentleman yield? The senator from Virginia, Carter Glass, lef...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informati... More

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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Borah and Nye want to form new national party. Washington, D.C., May 6. There have been new rumors that Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Nye of North Dakota and other insurgent Republicans want to start a new National party with the purpose of unhorsing the present Republican National Committee. The leadership will fall to Senators William E. Borah and Gerald P. Nye caught as they were confering together at the Capitol today, 561937

Borah and Nye want to form new national party. Washington, D.C., May 6...

A black and white photo of two men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Har... More

"Most unpopular" member of congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Representative Ralph E. Church, Republican of Illinois, whose persistency in making points of order and objecting to unanimous consent requests for adjournment, has earned him the title of "The Most Unpopular Member". The House recessed on Thanksgiving Day only "by the courtesy of" rep. Church, as House Leader Rayburn put it. Rep. Church says he is determined that, having been called in special session, the solons stick on the job. 113037

"Most unpopular" member of congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Repres...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

Sponsors of bill to prevent war profiteering meet with American Legion representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Senator Morris Shappard, left and Rep. Lister Hill, right, Chairman of the Senate and House committees on military affairs, said today they would press for earliest action on their war profiteering bill. Col. John Thomas Taylor, Chairman of the legislative committee of the American Legion, who are sponsoring the bill, is shown with the Senators. The bill is designed to prevent profiteering in time of war and to equalize the burdens of war and thus provide for the National defense, and promote peace

Sponsors of bill to prevent war profiteering meet with American Legion...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General ... More

President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special session. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Indications that the administration is supporting the movement for a proposed extra session of Congress were seen today following a conference between House majority leader Sam Rayburn, (left) and Senator Majority leader Alben W. Barkley. They are shown leaving the White House. 82437

President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special...

Two men standing next to each other in front of a car, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc.... More

Author of Wagner Labor Relations Act happy over Supreme Court decision. Washington, D.C., April 12. Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York, author of the Wagner Labor Relations Act, was all smiles today as he heard the Supreme Court uphold the validity of the act. Hailed a great victory for the government, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the act in cases of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp., and the Washington, Virginia and Maryland Coach Co., 4121937

Author of Wagner Labor Relations Act happy over Supreme Court decision...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harr... More

FDR Franklin Delano Roosevelt FIRESIDE CHAT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT REFORM PLAN

FDR Franklin Delano Roosevelt FIRESIDE CHAT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT REFO...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same ra... More

Oregon Solon. Washington, D.C., May 24. United States Senator Frederick Steiwer, Republican from Oregon, pictured as he "listened in" on a Senate hearing today, 5241937

Oregon Solon. Washington, D.C., May 24. United States Senator Frederic...

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W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., May 17. Harry Hopkins, Chief of W.P.A. testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee today that approximately 2,800,000 persons are on relief. Shown with members of the committee, hopkins, left; seated Sen. Carl Hayden, D. of Ariz. right; seated, and in the rear; Aubrey Williams, Asst. W.P.A. Administrator, and Sen. Alva Adams, D. of Colo. Chairman of the committee, 51738

W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. W...

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No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Claude A. Pepper, Democrat of Florida who spoke for 11 hours during the current filibuster against the Anti-lynching bill, points out to pretty Mrs. Pepper the interesting sections of his long winded talk as he printed in the Congressional Record, 12738

No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Cla...

A man and a woman sitting in a chair reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D.C., July 1. The Congressional Executive Committee to investigate monopolies held their first meeting today and charted a course designed to determine the efffect of concentrated wealth and power on business. Pictured, left to right: (sitting) Senator William E. Borah, Herman Oliphant, General Counsel for Treasury; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Hoseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming and Chairman of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, of Texas and Vice Chairman; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; and Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa. Standing left to right: Richard C. Patterson, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Garland S. Ferguson, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission; William O. Douglas, Chairman of S.E.C.; Isador Lubin Chief of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor; and Rep. Edward H. Rees of Kansas, 7138

Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D....

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Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the bloc of Southern Senators who have been filibusting against the anti-lynching bill for the last 20 days and are still going strong, left to right: Senator Tom Connaly, of Texas, Sen. Walter F. George, of Ga.; Sen. Richard Russell of Ga.; and Sen. Claude Pepper of Florida, 12738

Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Memb...

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"Keep America Out of War" petitions presented to Congress. Washington, D.C., April 27. "Keep America Out of War" was keynote of four million petitions presented to members of Congress at the Capitol today by the veterans of Foreign Wars. Senator Key Pittman as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, received the petitions for the Senate. In the photograph, left to right, can be seen: Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; Mrs Laurie M. Schertle, Nat. President, Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Senator Key Pittmen; Speaker of the House William D. Bankhead; and Scott P. Squires, Commander-in-Chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars

"Keep America Out of War" petitions presented to Congress. Washington,...

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Extension of ICC power is urged by rail labor. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Railroad labor recommended today that regulatory power of the Interstate Commerce Commission be extended to domestic water and air transportation and that railroad freight and passenger rates be increased, contingent on earmarking of added revenue for equipment and labor expenditures. The recommendations were part of a five point program submitted to the unemployment committee of the Senate by A.F. Whitney, President of Railroad Trainmen, right, and ...J. Pelley, President of the American Association of Railroads, left. In the center is Senator James F. Byrnes, Chairman of the Committee, 11238

Extension of ICC power is urged by rail labor. Washington, D.C., Jan. ...

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Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss Gladys Pyle, elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota, arrived at the Capitol to assume her new duties today. A democrat, her term will run until the 76th Congress convenes on January 3

Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss ...

A woman sitting at a desk holding a piece of paper, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

1940 G.O.P. hopefuls? Washington, D.C., April 21. The American Society of Newspaper Editors dinner at the Willard Hotel commanded a goodly crop of 40 possibilities, and here a few on the GOP side talk it over with William Allen White, Emporia, Kansas, Editor and President of the Society. Left to right: W.A. White, Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio, Thomas E. Dewey, and Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan

1940 G.O.P. hopefuls? Washington, D.C., April 21. The American Society...

A black and white photo of three men in tuxedos, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955.... More

Michigan Cherry Queen pays respects to Vice President, brings samples. Washington, D.C., July 7. Jean Halmond, Michigan Cherry Festival Queen, today spent part of the day at the Capitol, lunching with Senator Arthur Vandenberg who introduced her to V.P. Garner. Never bashful were ladies are concerned, Garner readily accepted a sample of Michigan's best cherries from the queen while Sen. Vandenberg watches with bated breath

Michigan Cherry Queen pays respects to Vice President, brings samples....

A black and white photo of two men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

Senate to inaugurate hearings on Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., March 29. Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as he told reporters today that open hearings will begin on April 5 on proposals to repeal, modify, or strengthen the Neutrality Act. At the same time he announced that the appointment of himself, Senator William E. Borah and Senator Walter F. George to handle the schedule of witnesses and "Do everything that can be done to expedite the hearings." 3-29- 39

Senate to inaugurate hearings on Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., Mar...

A group of men sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General i... More

White House callers. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Among the White House visitors today were, left, Senator Josh Lee, Oklahoma, and right, M.E. Trapp, former Governor of Oklahoma

White House callers. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Among the White House ...

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

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of ...

A man sitting at a desk holding a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General ... More

House Committee considers impeachment of Labor Secretary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. The House Judiciary Committee today considered charges contained in an impeachment resolution presented yesterday by Rep. J Parnell Thomas, but postponed action until tomorrow. Members shown here are: Front row; Wallace E. Pierce, Charles F. McLaughlin, Francis E. Walter, Hatton Sumners, chairman of the Committee, Zebulon Weaver, Raymond S. Springer; Back row; B.J. Monkiewicz, Louis E. Graham, John W. Gwynne, Earl Michener, U.S. Guyer, Abe Murdock, Dave (E)? Satterfield, Jr. William T. Byrne, James M. Barnes, 1-25-39

House Committee considers impeachment of Labor Secretary. Washington, ...

A black and white photo of a group of men, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gener... More

Atty. General Robert Jackson - Public domain portrait photograph

Atty. General Robert Jackson - Public domain portrait photograph

A man sitting in a chair talking on a phone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Before Senate Education and Labor Committee. Washington, D.C., May 27. Milo R. Perkins, Associate Administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, today appeared before the Senate Education and Labor Committee

Before Senate Education and Labor Committee. Washington, D.C., May 27....

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

Atty. General Robert Jackson - Public domain portrait photograph

Atty. General Robert Jackson - Public domain portrait photograph

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

Gov. Payne H. Ratner - Public domain portrait photograph

Gov. Payne H. Ratner - Public domain portrait photograph

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Detroit, Michigan. R.J. Thomas, president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW)

Detroit, Michigan. R.J. Thomas, president of the United Automobile Wor...

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

Washington, D.C. Mr. Horne, a Swedish journalist on tour in the United States, meeting Secretary Hull after a press conference

Washington, D.C. Mr. Horne, a Swedish journalist on tour in the United...

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

Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace donating victory books to Corporal Frank York of Fort Myer, Virginia while Senator Lister Hill of Alabama looks on in ceremonies in Statuary Hall at the Capitol

Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace donating victor...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Wash... More

[Dwight D. Eisenhower, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, holding glasses] / photograph by the New York Times, New York, U.S.A.

[Dwight D. Eisenhower, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, ho...

Ju7786 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Equestrian statue of Henry Cassaway Davis in Elkins, West Virginia, where Davis & Elkins College carries his name

Equestrian statue of Henry Cassaway Davis in Elkins, West Virginia, wh...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Davis was a self-made millionaire and U.S. senator from West Virginia. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the... More

General Chester A. Arthur: Republican candidate for vice-president of the United States

General Chester A. Arthur: Republican candidate for vice-president of ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2426

Peter Burr House, Vicinity of State Route 9 & Ridge Road, Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, WV

Peter Burr House, Vicinity of State Route 9 & Ridge Road, Shenandoah J...

Significance: One of the oldest extant buildings in the state. Very rare example of early homestead of which all other examples are of stone rather than wood. Home of Peter Burr, an early settler to the area ... More

McKee-Smalls House, 511 Prince Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

McKee-Smalls House, 511 Prince Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

Significance: Robert Smalls (1839-1915) was an important black lawmaker who fought for black rights in the years following the end of the Civil War. He had served in the South Carolina Legislature and the U.S. ... More

The United States Senate, A.D. 1850 / drawn by P. F. Rothermel ; engraved by R. Whitechurch.

The United States Senate, A.D. 1850 / drawn by P. F. Rothermel ; engra...

Print shows Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber. Daniel Webster is seated to the left of Clay and John C. Calhoun to the left of the Speaker's chair.

Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the great debate of the Constitution and the Union 1850

Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the great debat...

Print shows Senator Daniel Webster speaking in the Old Senate Chamber about the Compromise of 1850; his Seventh of March speech. "A full view of the U.S. Senate chamber in session. At lower right, Daniel Webste... More

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mastic Beach, Suffolk County, NY

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mast...

Significance: General William Floyd, the son of the original builder was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born here in 1734 and lived at the manor until he moved to his upstate holdings at We... More

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mastic Beach, Suffolk County, NY

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mast...

Significance: General William Floyd, the son of the original builder was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born here in 1734 and lived at the manor until he moved to his upstate holdings at We... More

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mastic Beach, Suffolk County, NY

General William Floyd House, Washington Avenue & Wavecrest Drive, Mast...

Significance: General William Floyd, the son of the original builder was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born here in 1734 and lived at the manor until he moved to his upstate holdings at We... More

[Portrait of Lieut. General James Longstreet, officer of the Confederate Army]

[Portrait of Lieut. General James Longstreet, officer of the Confedera...

Longstreet is not in uniform. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public doma... More

Photographs of President Ronald Reagan with Republican senatorial candidates at the White House, Washington, D.C.

Photographs of President Ronald Reagan with Republican senatorial cand...

Images show U.S. President Ronald Reagan meeting individually with Republican candidates to support their 1986 election campaigns. They are usually posed shaking hands or talking in the Oval Office and within t... More

Photographs of President Ronald Reagan with Republican senatorial candidates at the White House, Washington, D.C.

Photographs of President Ronald Reagan with Republican senatorial cand...

Images show U.S. President Ronald Reagan meeting individually with Republican candidates to support their 1986 election campaigns. They are usually posed shaking hands or talking in the Oval Office and within t... More

H. Hubbard, senator from New Hampshire from life on stone by Chas. Fenderich

H. Hubbard, senator from New Hampshire from life on stone by Chas. Fen...

Print shows Henry Hubbard, half-length portrait, facing slightly right; includes a facsimile signature. Signed on stone. Stamped on verso: 43309. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library... More

Soldiers' Cemetery at Arlington Heights, Virginia / / sketched by Theo. R. Davis. The Tomb of Aaron Burr, Princeton, New Jersey / photographed by William R. Powell, 867 Broadway

Soldiers' Cemetery at Arlington Heights, Virginia / / sketched by Theo...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 March 27, p. 196. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The local machine - Drawing. Public domain image.

The local machine - Drawing. Public domain image.

Man riding tiger chained to treadmill, "The local machine, patented by Boss Tweed," with White House in the distance; "14 St. & 3rd Ave, N.Y." on lamppost; "crook," "hook," "double-dealing," "deceit," ... on tr... More

Denies that helping Richard Whitney got him business. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. Charles E. Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Blyth and Co. Inc., and former Chairman of the National City Bank of New York, testified before the Federal Monopoly Committee today that he was influential in having George Whitney appointed to the Board of Trustees of the consolidated Edison Co., but denied that this helped him obtain a $33,750,000 piece of consolidated financing. 'Like a lot of other people of the street, I claim a lot of things that are the bunk,' he said. 'Put those claims aside and base my getting the business on my long relationship with consolidated

Denies that helping Richard Whitney got him business. Washington, D.C....

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New Adjutant Inspector for Devil Dogs. Washington D.C. Col. Clayton B. Yogel has been appointed Adjutant Inspector of the United States Marines. He succeeds Brig. General David O. Porter and will assume the new post on March 1

New Adjutant Inspector for Devil Dogs. Washington D.C. Col. Clayton B....

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ALLEN, ALFRED GAITHER. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1917. WITH REP. NICK LONGWORTH

ALLEN, ALFRED GAITHER. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1917. WITH REP. NICK LONGW...

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

ILLINOIS VICE COMMISSION. MR. SCOUTTEN; EDMUND BEALL; T. JEFF TOSSEY; REP. J.T. McDERMOTT; BARRETT O'HARA, LT. GOV. OF ILLINOIS; BLAIR COAN; NEILS JUUL; D.T. WOODWARD

ILLINOIS VICE COMMISSION. MR. SCOUTTEN; EDMUND BEALL; T. JEFF TOSSEY; ...

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

ADAMSON, WILLIAM CHARLES. REP. FROM GEORGIA 3497-121817. R. WITH SIMMS OF TENNESSEE

ADAMSON, WILLIAM CHARLES. REP. FROM GEORGIA 3497-121817. R. WITH SIMMS...

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

ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO. FLAG DAY

ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO. FLAG DAY

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LINDQUIST, FRANCIS OSCAR. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1913-1915

LINDQUIST, FRANCIS OSCAR. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1913-1915

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection for related neg. LC-H261-4191. Gift; H... More

OVERMAN, LEE SLATER. SENATOR FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1903-1933. BEFORE MOVIE CAMERA

OVERMAN, LEE SLATER. SENATOR FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1903-1933. BEFORE MO...

A man standing next to a camera on a tripod, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gen... More

Warren and Florence Harding - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Warren and Florence Harding - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on term of Harding as Senator and President. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about ... More

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