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The tree and the fruit - Public domain book illustration

The tree and the fruit - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 377.

Conscience hath a thousand tongues / Hassman̄.

Conscience hath a thousand tongues / Hassman̄.

Illustration shows an elderly man, John R. Walsh, being assailed from all sides by people who have been defrauded by his misappropriation of funds from their savings and investments. Caption: Cursed by those w... More

Speaks at C of C meeting. Washington, D.C., April 29. During a discussion of banking practices at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce meeting today, Raymond N. Ball, Rochester banker and head of the New York State Bankers' Association, accused bankers of being swayed by "prejudice, custom and self interest" rather than "intelligent reasoning based on facts," 4/29/1937

Speaks at C of C meeting. Washington, D.C., April 29. During a discuss...

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

Speaks at C of C meeting. Washington, D.C., April 29. During a discussion of banking practices at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce meeting today, Raymond N. Ball, Rochester banker and head of the New York State Bankers' Association, accused bankers of being swayed by "prejudice, custom and self interest" rather than "intelligent reasoning based on facts," 4291937

Speaks at C of C meeting. Washington, D.C., April 29. During a discuss...

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a microphone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or neg... More

Caricature, "The public be ---!, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "The public be ---!, public domain cartoon image

Cover illustration shows caricature of William Vanderbilt relaxing in a luxurious railroad car surrounded by books on trotting horses and art sales as trains crash outside his window. Illus. in: The Daily Grap... More

The tree and the fruit - Public domain book illustration

The tree and the fruit - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 377.

"Tammany is great and Croker gets the profit" / Keppler.

"Tammany is great and Croker gets the profit" / Keppler.

Illustration shows Richard Croker looking pleased with himself, holding a large knife labeled "Tammany Vote" behind his back; hobbling down the road in the background is a wounded William Jennings Bryan. Illus... More

George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, March 12, 1862  (Self-interest will not affect his conduct)
George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, March 12, 1862  (Self-interest will not affect his conduct)
George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, March 12, 1862  (Self-interest will not affect his conduct)
George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, March 12, 1862  (Self-interest will not affect his conduct)