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... Washington canal & Rhode Island state lottery. Class No. one, for 1826. This ticket will entitle the holder to one quarter of such prize as may be drawn by its numbers, if demanded within twelve months after the drawing, Subject to a deducti

... Washington canal & Rhode Island state lottery. Class No. one, for ...

At head of ticket. Authorized by acts of Congress, and of the Legislature of Rhode-Island. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML... More

Grand state lottery, ninth class. highest prize. $25,000 .…

Grand state lottery, ninth class. highest prize. $25,000 .…

Lotteries. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 191, Folder 17a.

Mural depicting Alabama history by Roderick McKenzie. State Capitol, Montgomery, Alabama

Mural depicting Alabama history by Roderick McKenzie. State Capitol, M...

The first Capitol building was built in 1847, and was destroyed by fire in 1849. The current State Capitol was built on the previous Capitol's foundations, and was completed in 1851. The building has grown over... More

State Capitol, Montgomery, Alabama

State Capitol, Montgomery, Alabama

The first Capitol building was built in 1847, and was destroyed by fire in 1849. The current State Capitol was built on the previous Capitol's foundations, and was completed in 1851. The building has grown over... More

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B908. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Engineer Company, 8th New York State Militia, Arlington, Virginia, June, 1861

Engineer Company, 8th New York State Militia, Arlington, Virginia, Jun...

No. B531. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Maryland]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mrs. Ruthann Smith, Northridgeway, Orleans, C.C., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B939. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. 931. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B954. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

No. B855. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

No. B845. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

No. B822. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

No. B774. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

The state of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six. Resolved ... to use all reasonable efforts to procure the assumption, by the general government, of the state and town debts created in aiding to suppr

The state of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand eight...

On verso: {Stamp} Sep 25 1907 D. of D. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; ... More

[Empire State Express (New York Central Railroad) passing thru Washington Street, Syracuse, N.Y.]

[Empire State Express (New York Central Railroad) passing thru Washing...

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State park and dock, Mackinac Island, Mich.

State park and dock, Mackinac Island, Mich.

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State Savings Bank, Detroit - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

State Savings Bank, Detroit - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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State Capitol, St. Paul, Minn. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

State Capitol, St. Paul, Minn. - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

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Sultan Wayyid Said Bin Taimur Bin Faisal arriving in Wash. to repay visit made by Edmund Roberts (1832), who was appointed by Pres. Andrew Jackson to negotiate treaties with small nations of the Orient, with Secy. of State Cordell Hull

Sultan Wayyid Said Bin Taimur Bin Faisal arriving in Wash. to repay vi...

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Ickes urges government control of oil. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes commended to a House Interstate Commerce Subcommittee today the Cole Petroleum Conservation Bill as a means to avert breakdown of state oil control before such an event occurs. The Cole Bill would authorize federal control over oil production with a view to preventing waste

Ickes urges government control of oil. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Secr...

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a cemetery, funerals, monum...

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Pennsylvania wants $60,000,000. Washington, D.C. A delegation from Pennsylvania called at the White House today asking for a $60,000,000 PWA Grant. President Roosevelt received the group. Left to right: John B. Kelly, Secretary of State Revenue for Pennsylvania; Dave Lawerence, Democratic State Chairman; Senator Joseph Guffey; and Governor Earle

Pennsylvania wants $60,000,000. Washington, D.C. A delegation from Pen...

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To the members of the Oregon State Pioneer Association. Greeting. The Third annual Rose Festival will take place in Portland the week of June 7-12 ... [Signed] Seneca Stouts, Chairman Home Coming day Committee Portland Rose Festival. June 7-12,

To the members of the Oregon State Pioneer Association. Greeting. The ...

Typewritten. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 139, Folder 19b.

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his papers. Location: Schenectady, New York (State)

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his pa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Selling during school hours, 2 P.M.] Location: Rochester, New York (State)

[Selling during school hours, 2 P.M.] Location: Rochester, New York (...

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[Newsie selling before school, 7 A.M. Quito Scentola, 13 years old, 20 Pennsylvania Avenue, been selling papers four years.] Location: Rochester, New York (State)

[Newsie selling before school, 7 A.M. Quito Scentola, 13 years old, 20...

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Miss Clara Louise Rowe, of Syracuse, N.Y., campaigned in the New York state referendum and was an organizer for the Women's Political Union. She has assisted in legislative work at the national headquarters; worked in Delaware and then in Montana, where she organized most of the countries. She is an excellent speaker.

Miss Clara Louise Rowe, of Syracuse, N.Y., campaigned in the New York ...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Head-and-shoulders portrait of Clara L. Rowe, wearing broad-brimmed hat and square-necked satin dress with ruffle trim.

A Heavy Load. Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

A Heavy Load. Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Selling on Main Street, 9:30 P.M. Left to right: Joseph Magus, 10 years old, 80 Melody St. Guy Casacali, 12 years old, 31 Maple St. Morris Stein, cripple, 14 years old, 53 Sullivan St. Asked policeman on corner where they were selling, how late they stayed out at night. He answered evasively; "Ain't supposed to be out after nine o' clock." Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Selling on Main Street, 9:30 P.M. Left to right: Joseph Magus, 10 year...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Peoples State Bank, Detroit, Mich.

Peoples State Bank, Detroit, Mich.

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Father loafs while children work. He has no employment (Marion Zerpoli, 145 Hudson St., N.Y.) Mother picks nuts in Habicht, Braun Nut Factory, Hudson and Laight Sts., N.Y. Gets $4.00 a week. The children say they make $3.00 a week. Michael is 13 yrs. old. Madeline, 6 yrs. old and has cross eyes. Were working in a very dim light (no gas or lamp used except when most necessary). Location: New York, New York (State)

Father loafs while children work. He has no employment (Marion Zerpoli...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a living room, salon, office, late 19th-century interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1913-1915. SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF S...

Photo shows event Sibley Memorial Hospital cornerstone laying at Robinson Hall on North Capitol Street where Bryan adresses crowd from speakers stand; identified using LC-DIG-hec-01653.

LONG, BRECKENRIDGE. 3RD ASST. SECRETARY OF STATE, 1918. RESIDENCE, LOANED TO BRITISH COMMN.; INTERIORS

LONG, BRECKENRIDGE. 3RD ASST. SECRETARY OF STATE, 1918. RESIDENCE, LOA...

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"The child at your door" 400,000 orphans starving, no state aid available--Campaign for $30,000,000.

"The child at your door" 400,000 orphans starving, no state aid availa...

Poster showing a child wearing a scarf on her head. American Committee Relief in the Near East. Armenia-Greece-Syria-Persia. 1 Madison Ave., New York, Cleveland H. Dodge Treas. Signed with unidentified monogram... More

[Ship interior, Hawkeye State] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Ship interior, Hawkeye State] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

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Secy. Hughes being presented with a pair of gold shears on behalf of the newspapermen covering the State Dept.

Secy. Hughes being presented with a pair of gold shears on behalf of t...

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Daisy Chapman, a prize winner from Webster Springs, West Virginia. She has been a 4 H Club Member for several years. Sewing is her main line now. Also one of the "Caesar Gang" from Webster Co[unty] State 4 H, Club Fair. Location: Charleston, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Daisy Chapman, a prize winner from Webster Springs, West Virginia. She...

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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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J. Butler Wright, third Asst. Secy. of State, arriving at the W.H. i.e., White House with letters of condolence for the Pres. from the State Dept. on the death of Calvin Coolidge, Jr

J. Butler Wright, third Asst. Secy. of State, arriving at the W.H. i.e...

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 death date of Calvin Coolidg... More

[Tree planting ceremony to commemorate Mother's Day, with Raymond Thompson costumed as George Washington, and school girls costumed as state flowers, on grounds of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Tree planting ceremony to commemorate Mother's Day, with Raymond Thom...

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

Foreign service class, State Dept., [Washington, D.C.], 5/4/26

Foreign service class, State Dept., [Washington, D.C.], 5/4/26

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York Hall, State Route 1005 and Main St., Yorktown, York County, Virginia

York Hall, State Route 1005 and Main St., Yorktown, York County, Virgi...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. North entrance, buffalo panel

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. North entrance, buffalo pan...

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Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Detail of door, lock and panelling in governor's office

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Detail of door, lock and pa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cabinet, window or door, furniture, interior architecture detail, doorway, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Column bases of curved loggia

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Column bases of curved logg...

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Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Library

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Library

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a church or cathedral interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a church or cathedral inter...

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Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. South entrance (center panel)

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. South entrance (center pane...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a relief sculpture, panel, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Charleston architecture, Charleston, South Carolina. 45 State St.

Charleston architecture, Charleston, South Carolina. 45 State St.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Exterior of house on alley between 7th and 8th and Milbourn and State Streets. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Exterior of house on alley between 7th and 8th and Milbourn and State ...

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

Rural rehabilitation client. San Fernando Valley, California. Chicken farmer making good on rural resettlement loan. Selling case of eggs a day. On state emergency relief administration job before loan

Rural rehabilitation client. San Fernando Valley, California. Chicken ...

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Alley-like street off State Street near Granite Street, Amoskeag, Manchester, New Hampshire

Alley-like street off State Street near Granite Street, Amoskeag, Manc...

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White House reception for diplomats. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. The Japanese and the Chinese Ambassadors met face to face tonight in the presence of President Roosevelt, the meeting, which under normal circumstances would be stiff and formal, was held at the White House State Reception for The Diplomatic Corps. The Ambassador from Japan Hirosi Saito and Madame Saito are shown leaving the Japanese Embassy for the White House, 12/16/37

White House reception for diplomats. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. The Ja...

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

State highway flooded by the White River. Near Hazleton, Indiana

State highway flooded by the White River. Near Hazleton, Indiana

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Housing experts confer with U.S. director. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. Leaders of housing projects in the country's largest cities today met with Nathan Straus, Director of the U.S. Housing Authority, to exchange ideas and discuss housing plans now under way. This is the meeting Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, of New York declined to attend. In the front row, left to right: George Green, Vice Chairman, Boston Housing Authority; Administrator Nathan Straus; and Ernest J. Bohn, member of Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority. Back row, left to right: Mrs. George Green; Walter Wright Alley, Executive Director Los Angeles Municipal Housing Commission; Coleman Woodbury, Director, National Association of Housing Officials and member of the Chicago Housing Authority; George Evans, Chairman, Penna. State Housing Board and Pittsburgh Housing Authority; and Marc J. Grossman, Chairman, Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority. 11/22/37

Housing experts confer with U.S. director. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. ...

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

FIRST LADY ATTENDS FARLEY DINNER. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 16. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT SEEMS TO BE ENJOYING THE CONSOMME AT THE TESTIMONIAL DINNER GIVEN TO JAMES A FARLEY LAST NIGHT. DEMOCRATS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE UNION ATTENDED THE AFFAIR

FIRST LADY ATTENDS FARLEY DINNER. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 16. MRS. F...

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

Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona

Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by ...

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1930s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young people, who belonged to Young Men's Business Club, New Orleans, and attended the state fair at Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Young people, who belonged to Young Men's Business Club, New Orleans, ...

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White House interiors. State Dining Room in White House I

White House interiors. State Dining Room in White House I

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Purge Senators at Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Intended victims of the president's "purge" prior to the state elections this year turned up front row seats at the Senate Democratic Caucus this morning. Millard E. Tydings and Walter F. George, shown here, seemed pleased over the way things were going, 12/31/38

Purge Senators at Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Intend...

A black and white photo of two men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Concessionaire, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Concessionaire, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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

Owner in front of his turpentine still, State Line, Mississippi

Owner in front of his turpentine still, State Line, Mississippi

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Vibrating screening operation. State rice mill, Crowley, Louisiana

Vibrating screening operation. State rice mill, Crowley, Louisiana

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Secretary of State presides at Davis Cup drawing. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Presiding at the Davis Cup drawing at the Pan American Union today, Secretary of State Cordell Hull pulls Japan's pairing out of historic bowl first and hands it over to Yakichiro Suma, Counselor of the Japanese Embassy. In the photograph, left to right: Yakichiro; Russell B. Kingman, Treasurer of the United States Lawn Tennis Association; Joseph Ward, First Vice President; Secretary Hull; Holcomb Ward, President of the USLTA; and Wallis Pate, Capt. of this year's Davis Cup team, 2/3/38

Secretary of State presides at Davis Cup drawing. Washington, D.C., Fe...

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Game of bingo, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Game of bingo, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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Fortune teller, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Fortune teller, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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Children listening to barker at sideshow, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Children listening to barker at sideshow, state fair, Donaldsonville, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ice at refreshment stand, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Ice at refreshment stand, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a food market, vendors, trays, city street life, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A group of people standing around a table, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A group of people standing around a table, Louisiana. Farmers during G...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sen. McAdoo with movie cameras at Capitol, 4/13/38. Golden State

Sen. McAdoo with movie cameras at Capitol, 4/13/38. Golden State

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Special to the Monitor. Chief of the Cultural Relations at the State Dept. seated Dr. Ben. Cherrington, with his Asst. Dr. Richard Pattee, standing

Special to the Monitor. Chief of the Cultural Relations at the State D...

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

Bags of grain samples at state grain inspection deptartment, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bags of grain samples at state grain inspection deptartment, Minneapol...

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

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

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

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New Governor General of Philippines. Washington, D.C., July 27. Francis B. Sayre, Assistant Secretary of State, who was yesterday appointed by President Roosevelt to succeed Paul V. McNutt as Governor General of the Philippines. This is a new photograph, 7/27/39

New Governor General of Philippines. Washington, D.C., July 27. Franci...

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Audience at old-time fiddlers' contest. Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa

Audience at old-time fiddlers' contest. Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, I...

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A black and white photo of two men standing on top of a truck, Mississippi. Farmers during Great Depression.

A black and white photo of two men standing on top of a truck, Mississ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man standing on top of a truck, Mississippi. Farmers during Great Depression.

A black and white photo of a man standing on top of a truck, Mississip...

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NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION. WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 5. THE LAST PAGE OF THE NEWTRALITY PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY SHOWING THE SIGNATURES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND SECRETARY OF STATE HULL ON THE FINISHED DOCUMENT

NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION. WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 5. THE LAST PAGE O...

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A black and white photo of a building with a sign in front of it. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a building with a sign in front of it. Grea...

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Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation for the National OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Defense Commission. Mr. Bane is executive director of the Council of State Governments

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation fo...

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A black and white photo of clothes hanging out to dry. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of clothes hanging out to dry. Great Depressio...

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A black and white photo of a bush in a field. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a bush in a field. Great Depression FFSA / ...

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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...

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Salvage for Victory (retail store seal). Store flyers, explaining the salvage for victory program as it applies to retail stores, and with a pledge card enclosed, are being mailed to every retail shop in the nation. When the pledge card is signed by the shop owner or operator and returned to the Bureau of Industrial Conservation in Washington, the seal is mailed to the retailer for display in his window. Pledge cards may be obtained from state salvage committee or by writing to the bureau directly

Salvage for Victory (retail store seal). Store flyers, explaining the ...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of people walking in the rain. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of people walking in the rain. Office of War I...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Kiln at Yakima Chief hop ranch, Yakima County, Washington. This ranch has 700 acres in hops. Hop pickers' baskets. The Yakima Chief advertised for 5,000 pickers, that is about seven pickers per acre. Washington State employment service estimates that no than four pickers per acre are needed

Kiln at Yakima Chief hop ranch, Yakima County, Washington. This ranch ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a road works, construction, excavation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The four freedoms. Bold against the sky stands New York's Empire State Building, symbol of the genius and energy of the builders of America. The view is from the Little Church Around the Corner

The four freedoms. Bold against the sky stands New York's Empire State...

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Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Public reading room II

Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Public readin...

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Rainy day farmland near State College, Pennsylvania

Rainy day farmland near State College, Pennsylvania

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Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Stage of lecture room

Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Stage of lect...

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Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, Long Island. Buildings 81 and 82 from west

Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, Long Island. Buildings 81 and 82 fr...

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Logs on flatcar which will take them into town from mountain logging camp. The lumbering industry in the eastern part of the state was developed later than that in the western parts of the state but has gathered great speed. Income from forest products in Oregon is about 177,000,000 dollars annually with about 40,000 persons being employed, receiving about fifty-six million dollars in wages and salaries annually. Baker County, Oregon

Logs on flatcar which will take them into town from mountain logging c...

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Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, Long Island. Building no. 81, general view from south

Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, Long Island. Building no. 81, gener...

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Main street of Twin Falls, Idaho. According to Idaho State Guide (Federal Writers Project), this town had the distinction, unusual in towns in the section, of being planned

Main street of Twin Falls, Idaho. According to Idaho State Guide (Fede...

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Brooklyn, New York. State physician checking the blood pressure of a factory worker

Brooklyn, New York. State physician checking the blood pressure of a f...

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Little Rock, Arkansas to Missouri-Arkansas state line. War emergency pipeline from Longview, Texas to Norris City, Illinois. The doping crew. Pipe in the background has just been wrapped in felt

Little Rock, Arkansas to Missouri-Arkansas state line. War emergency p...

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Paul Visser, left, retiring editor of the "Iowa Agriculturist" and Merle Hunt, business manager, discussing the last issue of the magazine, which is the campus publication of the agriculture students at Iowa State College. Paul is a senior in Animal Husbandry and Merle is a sophomore. Ames, Iowa

Paul Visser, left, retiring editor of the "Iowa Agriculturist" and Mer...

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Detroit, Michigan. Scrap collected for salvage at a rally sponsored by the WPA (Work Projects Administration) at the state fairgrounds

Detroit, Michigan. Scrap collected for salvage at a rally sponsored by...

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Richwood, West Virginia. Young man boarding train for New York state, where he will help in the harvest

Richwood, West Virginia. Young man boarding train for New York state, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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