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Gov. P.P. Baxter, of Maine, attending meeting of Rep. Nat'l Comm. in Wash.

Gov. P.P. Baxter, of Maine, attending meeting of Rep. Nat'l Comm. in W...

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Rep. and Mrs. Frank Sites of Pennsylvania with their daughter Emily. Rep. Sites is the first Democrat to be elected from Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania

Rep. and Mrs. Frank Sites of Pennsylvania with their daughter Emily. R...

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Sen. A.B. Cummings and Wayne B. Wheeler at W.H. i.e. White House, Washington, D.C., 112624

Sen. A.B. Cummings and Wayne B. Wheeler at W.H. i.e. White House, Wash...

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

The Associated Chamber of Commerce of ... Imperial County, California, and the Yuma, Arizona, Chamber ... Commerce, invited President Coolidge to attend the California ... Arizona highway celebration to commemorate the completion of ... last link in the only all the year highway from the Atlantic ... the Pacific. This event will be held at Yuma, February 28, 1925 ... In the group, left to right, are: Rep. Philip D. Swing, Senator S. Shortridge, Mrs. R.L. Moyal, Senator Ralph Cameron, President Coolidge, Miss Charlot Hall, Gol. B.F. Fly, Rep. John Raker and Secretary to the President Everett Sanders White House, Washington, D.C.

The Associated Chamber of Commerce of ... Imperial County, California,...

A group of men standing next to each other, 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

The new amphibian airplane, that is at home both ... water and land was inspected by a Congressional Committee at Bolling Field, Monday, January 19. The machine was designed by Grover Loenig, of New York. Left to right in the group, standing before the neew plane are: Major H.B. Clagett, Commander of Bolling Field; Representatives Frank Reed, Florian Lampert, Randolph Perkins, A.S. Prall, Major Raycroft Walsh, Lt. Wendell H. Brookley, who piloted the machine from New York to Washington, Mr. Loening, the designer, and Rep. Roy O. Woodruff

The new amphibian airplane, that is at home both ... water and land wa...

A group of men standing in front of an airplane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date (year) based on date of negatives in sam... More

P.B. Lester, Charlotte M. Hall, Senator Cameron, and Mrs. R.L. Hoyal at W.H. i.e., White House, Washington, D.C., 12225

P.B. Lester, Charlotte M. Hall, Senator Cameron, and Mrs. R.L. Hoyal a...

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

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washin... More

THREE PROMINENT WOMEN: FROM THE LEFT, MRS. MARY HARRIMAN RUMSEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE CONSUMERS ADVISORY BOARD OF THE N.R.A; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND REP. ISABELLA GREENWAY OF ARIZONA. THIS PICTURE WAS MADE IN THE WHITE HOUSE ON ONE OF THE MANY AFTERNOONS THE THREE MEET THERE. WHEN MRS. ROOSEVELT HAS A PRESS CONFERENCE IT IS NOT UNUSUAL TO SEE THESE THREE TOGETHER

THREE PROMINENT WOMEN: FROM THE LEFT, MRS. MARY HARRIMAN RUMSEY, CHAIR...

A group of women sitting 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

Rush D. Holt viewing calendar, "June 19, Appointment Senate floor, 12:00 noon"

Rush D. Holt viewing calendar, "June 19, Appointment Senate floor, 12:...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date from related negative in same group: LC-H2-B7783. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about ... More

GREETINGS FROM BYRD. REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD, RIGHT, DELIVERS HIS SPEECH TO THE COUNTRY AS HE IS GREETED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IN WASHINGTON. FROM THE LEFT: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, GOV. GEORGE C. PEERY OF VIRGINIA, AND REAR ADMIRAL BYRD

GREETINGS FROM BYRD. REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD, RIGHT, DELIVERS HIS...

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Sen. Carter Glass, D. of Virginia, at press conference

Sen. Carter Glass, D. of Virginia, at press conference

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. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Ha... More

Wash. D.C. "Don't Know." O.E. Wasser, A.G. & E. Controller who told the Senate lobby investigators Tuesday that they shouldn't "expect me to know everything." He was being questioned about the about the company for which he works and for which he claimed he owned no stock in. 73035

Wash. D.C. "Don't Know." O.E. Wasser, A.G. & E. Controller who told th...

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Please credit Harris & Ewing. ... More

Nearly unseated ... Rep. Maury Laverick? D. of Tex., who told the House Lobbying Com. Tuesday how he almost fell out of his chair when he ... of the much discussed "... vote" elaborates to Rep. John E. Rankin, D.of Miss., who says congress should not adjourns now or at Christmas time. 7635

Nearly unseated ... Rep. Maury Laverick? D. of Tex., who told the Hous...

A group of men sitting 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 informatio... More

Barber shop harmony. The following Representatives lifted their voices in sweet harmony as the House prepared to adjourn. Left to right: Rep. Lawrence E. Imhoff of Ohio, Rep. Edward A. Kenny of New Jersey, Rep. Joseph P. Monoghan of Mont., Rep. Edward C. Moran of Maine, Rep. Fred M. Vinson of Kt., Rep. Harry L. Haines of Pennsylvania, Rep. Otha D. Wearin of Iowa, Rep. Phil Ferguson of Okla.

Barber shop harmony. The following Representatives lifted their voices...

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Defendants. Joseph Weaver, left, head of the Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection, and Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper, photographed at the Senate Commerce committee where Ewing Y. Mitchell, ousted assistant Secretary of Commerce, charged that steamboat inspectors accepted "gratuities" from ship operators. He alleged "graft," 62135

Defendants. Joseph Weaver, left, head of the Bureau of Navigation and ...

A group of men sitting 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 informatio... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A man sitting at a desk talking on a phone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.... More

Votes for first time at 79. Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 15. This is Mrs. O'Leary (not the Mrs. O'Leary who kissed the cow who kicked over the lantern to start the Chicago fire) but Mrs. Lucy O'Leary of this town who will cast her first vote on November 3 at age 79, for Gov. Landon. She now lives on small government pension with the aid of a small garden

Votes for first time at 79. Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 15. This is Mrs....

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FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt] IN CAR

FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt] IN CAR

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Gov. Al Landon at library - Public domain portrait photograph

Gov. Al Landon at library - Public domain portrait photograph

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Senator McCarran ignores salary increase. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Senator Pat McCarran designs a series of conferences with the representatives of organizations of government workers and officials of the Labor Dept. Preparatory to drafting a bill for the salary increases for government employees. photo shows, left to right, W.C. Hushing, National Legislative Representative of the A.F. of L.; Senator Pat McCaran; John P. Frey, President of the Medal Trades Union, of the American Federation of Labor

Senator McCarran ignores salary increase. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Se...

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

As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator Henry F. Ashurst (right) Democrat of Arizona and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses last-minute details with Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, as hearings opened today on President Roosevelt's plan for reorganizing the Judiciary. Attorney General Cummings was the first witness heard, 3101937

As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washingto...

A black and white photo of two men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve.... More

Massachusetts Senator. Washington D.C. A new and Informal picture of United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts. a former newspaperman, Senator Lodge is one of the youngest members of the Senate, having just reached his 34th birthday

Massachusetts Senator. Washington D.C. A new and Informal picture of U...

A man sitting at a desk talking on a phone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information a... More

Old friends meet at federal Reserve building dedication. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widow of the war-time President who founded the Federal Reserve System, chats with Senator Carter Glass of Virginia as they attend the ceremonies dedicating the new Federal Reserve building today. Senator Glass was Secretary of the Treasury during the Wilson Administration and helped frame the Federal Reserve Legislation. 102037

Old friends meet at federal Reserve building dedication. Washington, D...

A black and white photo of a man 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. Ge... More

Implicates industry for part of blame for sit-down strikes. Washington, D.C., March 20. Senator James E. Murray (left) of Montana, declared today that industry is part to blame for sit-down strikes. Murray veiled a reference to the Supreme Court when he said, "this is the only powerful nation in the world where the government is powerless to settle a controversy of the sort now going on in Detroit; powerless to investigate and resolve the difference between the contending forces." Senator Murray is shown with Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 3201937

Implicates industry for part of blame for sit-down strikes. Washington...

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

Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat of Ohio, pictured at today's session of the TVA hearing, 51838

Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat ...

A man sitting in a chair smoking a cigarette, 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

Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was California orange-day at the Capitol and Congressional Leaders were presented with crates of the Old Gold and Sunkist brand which the native sons claim are the finest oranges grown in the world. The oranges, presented by the Mutual Orange Distributors Association, signaled the coming great oranges show of California which will open on March 16. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Frank H. Buck of Cal.; Vice President Garner; Rep. Harry R. Shepard of Cal.; and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 3738

Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was...

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

Prepares Vice President's gavel. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. A last-minute sheen is given the gavel Vice President Garner will use in opening the Senate on January 3. J. Mark Trice, Deputy Senate Sergt. of Arms is doing the polishing, 122838

Prepares Vice President's gavel. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. A last-min...

A man sitting on a couch holding a cat, 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

Mystery witness at Dies hearing. Washington, D.C., Oct. 27. J.E. Creighton, reporter for the Lansing, Mich. State journal, was introduced as the mystery witness promised for today. He testified how Gov. Frank Murphy reached the Capitol about 12:50 PM and came by a very 'circuitous route' he also testified how the Capitol at Lansing, was blocked by autos of pickets, 10/28/38

Mystery witness at Dies hearing. Washington, D.C., Oct. 27. J.E. Creig...

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Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Baseball Hall of Fame. Washington, D.C., April 29. Walter Johnson's contribution to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York, will be these six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of the ones autographed by Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, the balls are those which were thrown out at opening games pitched by Johnson during his regime as star pitcher for the Washington Senators. The ball autographed by President Hoover was presented to Johnson while he was manager of the Washington team while the one with the signature of Theodore Roosevelt was a special gift to the Big Train

Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Basebal...

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

Veteran Kansas Senator collects autographed photographs of notables. Washington, D.C., May 31. 74 year old Senator Arthur Capper, publisher and Senator for 21 years, has a collection of rare autographs of noted people which he has brought together over a period of several years. Pictures in frames almost completely cover his office. Here he is shown with the section which contains autographs of every president since Teddy Roosevelt. It was this picture which started him on his hobby

Veteran Kansas Senator collects autographed photographs of notables. W...

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a wall of pictures, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; H... More

Purdue professor urges tax exemption for gasoline mixed with grain alcohol. Washington, D.C., May 23. Harold M. Jacklin, Professor of Automotive Engineering at Purdue University, and working in collaboration with the Chicago Moto Club, told a Senate Finance Subcommittee today that he favored adoption of two bills by Senators Gurney and Gillette to remove the tax upon gasoline which is mixed with grain alcohol. The plan ... sponsors hold, will prove a boon to farmers by removing ... surplus and raising farm income

Purdue professor urges tax exemption for gasoline mixed with grain alc...

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

New public works program will not interfere with private industry, Senate Committee told. Washington, D.C., July 13. The new Federal Works Administrator, John M. Carmody, today promised the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that the new $350,000,000 public works program would not interfere with private industry. He pointed out that President Roosevelt's program made no specific provisions for federal loans to municipalities for acquisition of private utilities

New public works program will not interfere with private industry, Sen...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

State Department confers privately with House on amendments to Neutrality Act. Washington, D.C., June 5. Meeting today in executive session, the House Foreign Affairs Committee conferred with officials from the State Department on proposed amendments to the present neutrality laws. Left to right, seated: R. Walton Moore, State Department counselor, Chairman Sol Bloom, Green H. Hackworth, State Dept. legal advisor; standing: Carlton Savage, assistant to Moore, and Rep. Charles A. Eaton of N.J

State Department confers privately with House on amendments to Neutral...

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

PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO SECRETARY HULL PEN USED IN SIGNING BILL TO EXTEND TRADE PROGRAM. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 12. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTING TO SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL ONE OF THE PENS HE USED IN THE SIGNING TODAY THE BILL EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE POWER OF THE UNITED STATES TO NEGOTIATE TRADE TREATIES WITH FOREIGN POWERS. OTHERS IN PICTURE L TO R: SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE HENRY A. WALLACE; SENATOR PAT HARRISON, CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE; AND REP. ROBERT L. DOUGHTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO SECRETARY HULL PEN USED IN SIGNING BILL TO EXTEN...

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. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; H... More

Children's Bureau Head celebrates 25th anniversary with Dept. of Labor. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Today marked 25 years of ... in the Children's Bureau, U.S. Department ... for Miss Katherine i.e. Katharine F. Lenroot, now Chief ... Bureau. A daughter of the late Irvine L. Lenroot, former Senator from Wisconsin, Miss Lenroot ... the Children's Bureau on Jan. 2, 1915. She was made Assistant Chief in November, 1922, and Chief of the bureau upon the retirement of Miss Grace Abbott

Children's Bureau Head celebrates 25th anniversary with Dept. of Labor...

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

Pictured at the opening of the National Defense Mediation Board hearings on the captive coal mine situation, on October 31, 1941, are Board Chairman William H. Davis and Congress of Industrial Organizations President Philip Murray

Pictured at the opening of the National Defense Mediation Board hearin...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Photographed by William Perlitch or Alfred T. Palmer. Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Offi... More

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

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

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Minneapolis, Minnesota. On the left, former state senator Swanson and on the right Mr. H. E. Brandt, listening to Mr. Peterson's speech

Minneapolis, Minnesota. On the left, former state senator Swanson and ...

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

Oswego, New York. Harry Cook, Acting President of the United Trades and Labor Assembly, American Federation of Labor

Oswego, New York. Harry Cook, Acting President of the United Trades an...

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Justice Reed administering oath of office to Archibald MacLeish, Assistant Secretary in charge of Public and Cultural Relations

Justice Reed administering oath of office to Archibald MacLeish, Assis...

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[President Gerald Ford appearing at the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on pardoning former President Richard Nixon, Washington, D.C.]

[President Gerald Ford appearing at the House Judiciary Subcommittee h...

Contact sheet folder caption: President Ford appears before House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on pardoning of former Pres. Nixon. TOH. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet ... More

Fireplace at the restored Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Fireplace at the restored Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Built in 1922, it was the center of an African-American cultural renaissance that predated Harlem. Washington natives Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey were joined by nationally acclaimed artists such as Ella Fit... More

Aerial view of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, foreground, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, top right, at spring cherry blossom time, Washington, D.C.

Aerial view of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, foreground, and...

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Portrait of Charles Sumner from photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery

Portrait of Charles Sumner from photographic negative in Brady's Natio...

Photograph shows Charles Sumner (1811-1874), United States Senator from Massachusetts, seated, facing left, hands resting in lap. Photograph is housed in an album. Album page has decorative gold borders framin... More

Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, Spanning Santa Anna River, west of Riverside, Riverside, Riverside County, CA

Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, Spanning Santa Anna River, west of Rive...

Significance: The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge was part of an overall plan initiated by Senator William Andrews Clark to connect the rail centers of Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, thereby creating a route of ... More

William H. Taft - "good times" - Public domain portrait print

William H. Taft - "good times" - Public domain portrait print

Print shows William Howard Taft, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, against red, white, and blue background, with "Good Times" printed on a label attached to his coat. Copyrighted 1908. Allied... More

Antietam National Cemetery, Shepherdstown Pike (State Route 34), Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Antietam National Cemetery, Shepherdstown Pike (State Route 34), Sharp...

Significance: On September 17, 1862, over 23,000 men and boys were killed or wounded during the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland. In early 1864, Maryland State Senator Lewis P. Frey introduced legi... More

Antietam National Cemetery, Shepherdstown Pike (State Route 34), Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Antietam National Cemetery, Shepherdstown Pike (State Route 34), Sharp...

Significance: On September 17, 1862, over 23,000 men and boys were killed or wounded during the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland. In early 1864, Maryland State Senator Lewis P. Frey introduced legi... More

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

Vice President Dan Quayle speaks at Race for the Cure on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 1990

Vice President Dan Quayle speaks at Race for the Cure on Pennsylvania ...

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Captain John G. Richardson House, 964 Washington Street, Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain John G. Richardson House, 964 Washington Street, Bath, Sagadah...

Significance: This wooden Gothic house was built ca. 1850 for John G. Richardson, Bath ship chandler. Survey number: HABS ME-140 Building/structure dates: ca. 1849- ca. 1850 Initial Construction

Captain John G. Richardson House, 964 Washington Street, Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain John G. Richardson House, 964 Washington Street, Bath, Sagadah...

Significance: This wooden Gothic house was built ca. 1850 for John G. Richardson, Bath ship chandler. Survey number: HABS ME-140 Building/structure dates: ca. 1849- ca. 1850 Initial Construction

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

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...

Two men standing next to each other in a room. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

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LANE, HARRY. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1913-1917

LANE, HARRY. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1913-1917

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

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

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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

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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...

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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

Home of Gov. Davis of Virginia - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Home of Gov. Davis of Virginia - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

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

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Bucky Harris, second baseman baseball player with the Washington Senators

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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...

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Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

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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

Senator and Mrs. William McAdoo - Public domain portrait photograph

Senator and Mrs. William McAdoo - Public domain portrait photograph

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

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

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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...

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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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