A bivouack in safety or Florida troops preventing a surprise
Another parody of Van Buren administration efforts to end the long and costly Second Seminole War in Florida. The War Department was regularly subjected to public and congressional attacks for cruelty, waste, a... More
The U.S. Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft. Meade
Three uniformed men with rifles, a driver, and a small horse-drawn wagon.
War Dept. Business Council - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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
War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
An old black and white photo of a building, 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. 195... More
DRAKE, CHARLES B. BRIGADIER GENERAL U.S.A. CHIEF, MOTOR TRANSPORT CORP...
A black and white photo of a man in uniform, 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
The U.S. Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft. Meade
Three uniformed men with rifles, a driver, and a small horse-drawn wagon.
Hot action in the polo match today between the teams of the 6th Field ...
Lt. Sharp of 16th field artillery shooting a goal. Copyright by National Photo Company. National Photo Company Collection.
Letter from John R. Bedell to Archibald MacLeish, February 9, 1943
Letter from John R. Bedell of the War Department's Civil Defense Division. He responds to Archibald MacLeish's letter of November 9, 1942, saying that a list has been compiled of the available air raid precauti... More
![Hudson Super Six racing car in Washington, D.C. [in front of the State, Navy and War Dept.]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MjAvMDEvMDEvaHVkc29uLXN1cGVyLXNpeC1yYWNpbmctY2FyLWluLXdhc2hpbmd0b24tZGMtaW4tZnJvbnQtb2YtdGhlLXN0YXRlLW5hdnktYW5kLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/32/webp "Hudson Super Six racing car in Washington, D.C. [in front of the State, Navy and War Dept.]")
Hudson Super Six racing car in Washington, D.C. [in front of the State...
Photo by National Photo Co. Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Wash. (D.C.) ... More
Committee on Expenditures in War Dept
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
John M. Lowe of A.G.O., War Dept
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
The U.S. Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft. Meade
Three uniformed men with rifles, a driver, and a small horse-drawn wagon.
War Dept. Bldg - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A black and white photo of a large building, 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. 19... More
War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A black and white photo of a large building, 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. 19... More
War Dept. Business Council - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Passport Bureau, War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A black and white photo of a hallway, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives in same ran... More
The new era or the effects of a standing army
A condemnation of a Van Buren administration plan, put forward by Secretary of War Joel Poinsett, to reform the militia system through creation of a reserve force under regular army officers. The idea was attac... More
War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A black and white photo of a train in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & ... More
DRAKE, CHARLES B. BRIGADIER GENERAL U.S.A. CHIEF, MOTOR TRANSPORT CORP...
A black and white photo of a man in uniform, 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
Reception room, Passport Bureau, War Dept
A black and white photo of a conference room, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives in ... More
Reception room, Passport Bureau, War Dept
A black and white photo of a long table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives in same ... More
Letter from Clayton Bissell to Luther Harris Evans, August 9, 1945
Letter from Clayton Bissell, Major-General, Assistant Chief of Staff, War Department, to Luther Harris Evans, asking if the Library of Congress has an interest in receiving books and pamphlets collected by Amer... More
Henry Ford (right) & Secy. of War Weeks (left) talking over the Muscle...
A black and white photo of a group of men, 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
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Secty. Baker & retired employees of War Dept
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
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Letter from Clayton Bissell to Luther Harris Evans, August 9, 1945
Letter from Clayton Bissell, Major-General, Assistant Chief of Staff, War Department, to Luther Harris Evans, asking if the Library of Congress has an interest in receiving books and pamphlets collected by Amer... More
War Dept. Interior, Public Building, Washington, D.C
Photograph shows the Secretary of War's Reception Rooom with a large desk, a map of the United States and portraits on the wall in the State, War and Navy Building, now the Old Executive Office Building, Washin... More
War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A black and white photo of an old building, 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. 195... More
Coolidge leaving War Dept - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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
Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Major General Alexander D. Surles, J...
Archibald MacLeish's letter to the War Department inquiring if the recordings of news broadcasts could be transferred to the Library after they are no longer needed by the War Department.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: W...
Seeks reinstatement to position in War Dept.