Harris & Ewing photos from the 1920s

Moses Dykaar sculptor with bust of Curtis (V.P.)

Mexican President-Elect at White House. The Mexican President-Elect was received at the White House today by President and Mrs. Hoover. This picture was made on the main steps of the White House at the conclusion of the call. In the group, left to right: Mrs. Stimson, secretary of State, Senora Dona

Mexico and United States. President Hoover today greeted the President-elect of Mexico. The two executives were photographed on the steps of the White House. Following this meeting the President-elect and Senora de Ortiz Rubio were visited at the Mexican Embassy by President and Mrs. Hoover

Military band at entrance of White House, Washington, D.C.

Military group with view of Washington, D.C. in background

Model for U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

Monitor, Receiver switch, United States Veterans Hospital. Designed and constructed by Radio Construction Corp., Washington, D.C.

Morgan F. Larson (New Jersey Governor)

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur at Girl Scout House

Mrs. Hoover, children on May Day White house, Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Hoover presents cup to boy winner at National 4-H Club Camp. Mrs. Hoover presenting to John C. Jackson of East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the cup known as the Secretary of Agriculture Trophy, at the National Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club Camp held on the grounds of the Department o

Mrs. Hoover at Tomb. Mrs. Herbert Hoover, laying a spray of roses on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary, Armistice Day, Nov. 11.

Mrs. Hoover receiving T.B. Seals

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

Native Americans at White House, Washington, D.C.

Natl. Catholic Council of Women and Hoover White House, Washington, D.C.

Naval aviator sets new speed mark to win Curtiss Marine Trophy., Lt. W.G. Tomlinson, right, roaring over a 100 mile course on the Potomac River, in his tiny Navy fighting plane, won the Curtiss Marine Trophy race today and broke the record for service seaplanes by a wide margin. His record speed of

New Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics takes oath of office. Clarence N. Young of Des Moines, Iowa, taking the oath of office today as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronatics, suceeding William P. MacCracken, Jr., resigned. In the photo left to right: Assistant Secretary of Comme

New Chief of the Coast Artillery sworn in. Major General John N. Gulick, center, who was sworn in today as Chief of the United States Coast Artillery. He succeeds Major General Andrew Hero Jr. Left to right, Captain Frank E. Taylor, of the Militia Bureau, General Gulick, and General Hero

New Chief of the United States Cavalry sworn in. Major General Guy V. Henry, the new Chief of the United States Cavalry, left, being sworn in today on the grounds at Fort Meyer, VA., by Major S.V. Constant, Adjutant of Fort Meyer. Gen. Henry succeeds Gen. Herbert B.Crosby who will take up his duties

New Commissioner of Internal Revenue receiving commission from Secretary Mellon. Robert H. Lucas of Louisville, Kentucky, receiving his commission as new Commissioner of Internal Revenue from Secretary of the Treasury Andrew M. Mellon today. David H. Blair, retiring Commissioner, is shown on left

New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recently appointed a member of the Federal Radio Commission, photographed at his desk in Washington today. Mr. Starbuck comes from New York

New Secty. of State, 6/27/29

New Train Starts on ". the Senator" the new crack train from Washington to Boston was inspected today by members of the Massachusetts State Society. Harry Carr of the Pennsylvania R.R. was host. Left to right: Wm. T. Simpson, Treasurer, Frank E. Hicks, Vice Pres, Geo. R. Farnum, Pres. and Assis

New White House sentry. "King Tut," President Hoover's big German police dog, now makes the rounds of the police sentry boxes in the White House grounds through the night. He is shown with W.S. Newton of the White House police

New U.S. Commissioner of Pensions assumes post at Interior Department. The new Commissioner of Pensions of the Department of Interior, Earl D. Church of Hartford, Conn. received a hearty greeting from Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur, as he assumed his new post today. In the photograph, le

Newspaper editors with Herbert Hoover. White House, Washington, D.C.

Newspaper editors with Herbert Hoover at White House, Washington, D.C.

Now a Red Cross member. Secretary of State Stimson was today enrolled in the American Red Cross for 1930. Mrs. James J. Davis (left), wife of the Secretary of Labor is pinning the button. On the right is Miss Mabel Boardman, Secretary of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Davis is also a member of the Red

Noted British statesman calls on President Hoover. Winston Churchill, noted British statesman who is visiting this country, called on President Hoover at the White House today

Off for the new offices. President Hoover (center) with Secretary George Akerson, (left) and Secretary Walter Hughes Newton (right). Secret Service men in the background. The picture was made as the President and his Secretaries left the White House for the temporary executive offices in the State

Off with the old, on with the new. The final scene at the United States Naval Academy today as the 239 members of the graduating class tossed their midshipman caps to the wind after receiving diplomas and commissions as ensigns in Uncle Sam's Navy

Office building under construction

On behalf of the Elks of Washington, Joe Judge, captain of the Washington Baseball Team, was presented with a beautiful floral tribute today by Judge Robert E. Mattingly before the start of the first game

On the way home. After simple rites in the East Room of the White House this morning, the casket containing the remains of the late Secretary of War Good was born on an artillery caisson. the Executive Mansion to the Union Station. From there, it started on the last journey to Cedar Rapids, Iow

Opening of 71st Congress, Mon.

Owen D. Young appears before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Owen D. Young., expert and possible candidate for president in 1932, as he appeared before the Senate Interstate Committee today to describe the growth of the radio industry and its plans for the future. In the picture, left to

Pan American Union leaders luncheon to Minister of Nicaragua. The Director of the Pan American Union, Dr. Leo S. Rowe gave a luncheon in honor of the Minister from Nicaragua Dr. Juan B. Sacasa, today. In the front row, left to right: Lawrence Richey, secretary to President Hoover; Nicaraguan Ministe

Parade in front of presidential viewing stand with Herbert Hoover, Washington, D.C.

Pascual Ortiz Rubio Henry L Stimson Manuel C Tellez

Patrick J. Hurley, right, at football game at stadium

Patrick J. Hurley takes oath of office as Secretary of War to succeed late James V. Good. Justice Harland Fiske Stone (right) Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, administering the oath of office to Patrick J. Hurley of Oklahoma, who succeeds the late James V. Good as Secretary of W

Peanut man in front of White House says Hoover only president in 20 Years who does not eat peanuts. Steve Vasilakes whose pushcart has stood on the corner of East Executive Avenue near the White House for the last twenty years, has catered to the peanut eating proclivities of President's Roosevelt

Penn R.R. and B&O R.R. yards

People wearing colonial costumes

Places corner stone. At 11 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Herbert Hoover placed the corner stone of the Children's Home, Bunker Hill Road and Eighteenth Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. The ceremony was attended by members of the boards of the Country Home, the Children's Hospital, the Child Welfare

Placing wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Polish Minister and party fly to Savannah, GA., to honor Gen. Pulaski on 150th anniversary of death. The Polish Minister to the United States, Hon. Tytus Filipowicz and the American Minister to Poland John B. Stetson, with a party of friends left Washington by plane today for Savannah, GA., to atten

Pres. and Mrs. Hoover going to Pres. Cup Races

Pres. Hoover and Chas. G. Dawes at White House

Pres. Hoover with new Chief of Rep. Com. C.H. Houston, Hoover, Mr. Work

Pres. Hoover's dogs, 9/22/29 White House, Washington, D.C.

President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Washington today from their holiday on Sapelo Island, Ga. In the group, left to right, Mrs. Kellogg, wife of the Secretary of State, Mrs. Coolidge, President Coolidge, Secretary Kellogg

President and Mrs. Hoover on porch, White House, Washington, D.C.

President and Mrs. Hoover receives delegates to eighth annual convention of the American Red Cross, now being held in Washington, were received by President and Mrs. Hoover at the White House today. In the center of group, left to right: Col. Paul Draudt, Germany; Gustavus Pope; Ernest P. Bicknell

President and new Chairman, Board of Directors, United States Chamber of Commerce. William Butterworth (right) of Moline, Ill., was re-elected President, Julius H. Barnes, of New York, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, at the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce in W

President and Mrs. Hoover lead nation in observing Memorial Day. The National Capital, led by President and Mrs. Hoover, today, Memorial Day, paid tribute to America's dead heroes of 4 wars at Arlington National Cemetary. President Hoover is shown placing a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown So

The President-elect arrives at the White House. President-elect Hoover called at the White House. ly today, his first day in the Capital since his. th American tour, and conferred at length with President Coolidge

President Coolidge signs Kellogg Treaty. President Coolidge today formally signed the document of ratification of the Kellogg treaty before a distinguished gathering in the east room of the White House, including Vice President Dawes, members of the Cabinet and members of the Senate and House. In th

President Coolidge donates to Washington's Community Chest. President Coolidge giving to Robert V. Fleming, Chairman of Washington's Community Chest, a generous donation to the chest. In the photograph, left to right: Elwood Street; Robert Fleming; President Coolidge, Frederick A. Delano; and John P