Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Cordell Hull cph.3a36596 (cropped)

Cordell Hull?, center

Costume designer, Dorothy Croissant putting finishing touches to Hanison Libbey's uniform. Betty Gray looks on. Roadside Theatre

COX, GEORGE H. PORTRAIT

Crater Lake. This view of Crater Lake in Southern Oregon was taken from a United Air Lines' transport plane flying on the San Diego-Seattle airway, 6/9/36

Crop Insurance Committee meets for first time. Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, as chairman called the crop insurance committee appointed by President Roosevelt this week into session today for the first time. The first thing the committee will consider, Wallace

Crowds, base of Washington Monument file

Crowd seeks admittance to U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. Oct. 5. The United States Supreme Court convened for the new term today, during which they must determine the validity of 10 important New Deal measures. This picture shows part of the crowd waiting in the corridor of the Supreme Court b

Curious Tom. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. Curiosity killed the cat but Tom, favorite pet at the Washington pound, seems willing to take a chance as he inspects the cameraman's little black box. Stray cats and dogs at the pound were given a Christmas party today by the poundmaster, Frank B. Marks

Daniel C. Roper at desk

Defends use of high-powered radio stations, Washington, D.C. Oct, 7. Appearing before the Federal Communications Commission today, Powell Crosley, Jr., of the Crosley Radio Corp., defended the use of high-powered broadcasting stations. The Crosley Corporation operates station WLW at Cincinnati, Ohio

Democrats will eat "wictory dinner" March 4. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. After reviewing Democratic party affairs with President Roosevelt today, Pmg. James A. Farley told newsmen that March 4 has been set for a Democratic "victory dinner" in Washington. Farley is shown with Forbes Morgan, (left) and

Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped from the Federal pay roll on July 1 because he did not hold a law degree, Henry Suydam, former newspapermen acting as press liaison officer for Attorney General Cummings, is now on the job again but with a new title. He now rates

Dept. of Justice file

Dining room in RA's low-rent project, Berwyn Heights, MD, Sept. 30. The dining room of the first completed unit of the Resettlement Administration's planned city at Greenbelt, here. The houses were built to show what could be done in the low-rent housing field

Discusses Georgia's problems with President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Governor-elect E.D. Rivers was at the White House today where he discussed Georgia's problems with President Roosevelt

Dorothy Smith Gruening cropped from WLPF1936

DOXEY, WALL. HONORABLE. PORTRAIT

Dr. Charles Armstrong, U.S. Public Health, file

Dr. John W. Miller, (left) pathologist, and Dr. R.R. Sayers, medical officer in charge of office of Industrial Hygiene, U.S. Public Health Service

Dr. Herbert O. Calgery will be promoted from Senior Pharmacologist to Chief of the Division of Pharmacology of the Food and Drug Administration on October 1, the Department of Agriculture says. He succeeds Dr. Erwin E. Nelson, who was granted a leave of absence from the Univ. of Michigan in January

Dr. Kline and Dr. Briggs at Bureau of Standards, Dr. Julius Kline and Dr. Briggs at the Bureau of Standards file

Dr. O.H. Gish and machine used on the gondola

Dr. W.T. Harrison, U.S. Public Health, file

Dr. W.F. Wallis and Magnemometer

Early arrival for Congressional Opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. Congresswoman Virginia E. Jenckes, Democrat of Indiana, was among the early arrivals in the Capitol for the opening of the 75th session

Early Birds Breakfast Club

East Gate of White House

Edith Nourse Rogers, right

Edith Nourse Rogers, 2nd from left

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Electric churn and hand churn, Peggy Hughes, Rural Electric Farm

Eleanor Roosevelt and group; cake cutting

Electrical kitchen at all electric farm at Dept. of Int. exhibit

Electrician and Irrigator, Washington, D.C., September 11. Senor Don Enrique Gongors, Chief of the Research of Irrigation of Lima, Peru, speaks to Morris L. Cooke, Chief of the World Power Conference Banquet held at Union Station

Emergency Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'Leary, chairman of a special committee on employment of the United States Chamber of Commerce, reported to the directors of the chamber, now meeting in Washington today, that employment of worker in industry and private business h

Leaders in drive to reduce death toll by motor vehicle accidents. Washington, D.C., Aug. 21. To reduce the death toll from motor accidents by adopting uniform traffic regulations throughout the United States was the object of the subcommittee of the Accident Prevention Conference meeting today at th

Eye to eye. Washington, D.C., Dec. 18. George Whitney, a partner in the J.P. Morgan Co., being questioned by Chairman Burton K. Wheeler at the Senate Railroad Financing Inquiry today

Faces last shot. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Admiral William H. Standley faced his last barrage today. A salva from the guns of a battery of cameramen. He retires as Chief of Naval Operations on January 1, having reached the age limit. Admiral Standley has had a difficult regime. At one time during t

Faneuil Hall, Cradle of Liberty, Boston, Mass

FHA head out for a canter, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. Stewart McDonald, Federal Housing Administrator, gets his daily exercise astride his favorite mount. He is shown ready for an early morning canter thru Rock Creek Park

Finland drinks a toast. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Open House was the order of the day today at the Legation of Finland here. Toasts were drunk to the health of their President Pehr Evind Svinhufvudt Svinhufvud, who is celebrating his 75th birthday today; Finland also paid her war debt installment

Final services for Admiral Sims, Washington, D.C. Oct. 1.The body of Admiral William Sowden Sims is borne by bluejackets from St. John's Church here following final funeral services after which the cortage moved to Arlington Natioonal Cemetery for interment. Members of the diplomatic corps and high

First gas map in America, Washington, D.C. Sept. 24. Chairman LaFollette and Senator Elbert Thomas, Utah, of the Senate Committee investigating strike activity view what is believed to be the first gas map of America, a chart showing use and sales of tear and nauseating gas in industrial disputes. T

First unit completed in resettlement low-rent housing project, Berwyn Heights, MD. Sept. 30. The first living unit of Greenbelt, the Resettlement Administration's planned city here, built to show what can be done in the low-rent housing field is now completed and ready for occupancy. This picture sh

Fletcher talks to GOP. Washington, D.C. Oct. 6. Henry P. Fletcher, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaking at a luncheon today in Washington sponsored jointly by the Landon-Know Campaign Club and the District Republican State Committee

Floats thru the air. Washington, D.C. August 6. The links trainer for blind flying at the Department of Commerce takes the pilots on cross- country trips but never leaving the building. It flies and handles like an airplane picking up radio beacons on the course, banking and turning, does not know w

Flying Frenchman. Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, who was the sensation of this year's National Air Races at Los Angeles, arrived in Washington today for a short visit

Former NRA Economist sees President, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Alexander Sachs, former Blue Eagle Economist at the White House today after a long conference with President Roosevelt. He declined to reveal the subject of their talk

France's ex-prime minister visits President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C., September 8. Albert Sarraut, former Prime Minister of France ? leaving the White House after having paid a visit to President Roosevelt. With M. Sarraut as H. Jules Honet, Minister Plenipotenciary and Charge D'Affaires of Franc

Franklin Roosevelt and John Garner meeting June 24, 1936

Franklin Roosevelt and John Garner meeting June 24, 1936 (cropped1)

Frederich M. Babcock, F.A.A.

French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, the flying Frenchman, who ran away with the honors at the National Air Races, arrived in Washington today with Mme Detroyat. They are shown being welcomed by Mme., right

From Indiana, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. Democratic Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana, pictured in his office at the Capitol today

Fruit cake for president. Mrs. Ellen Anderson Sec. to Cong. Stubbs of Cal.

G.A.R. elects new commander-in-chief, Washington, D.C. Sept. 24. The retiring commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, Oley Nelson, (left) Slater Iowa, congratulates the new commander-in-chief William Ruhe, Pittsburg, Pa., following the annual election today which brought to a close the

G.A.R. Commander-in-chief Ruhe and Staff, Washington, D.C. Sept. 24. Photo shows, left to right James W. Willett of Tama, La. Judge advocate general; Oley Nelson of Slater, Ia. retired commander-in-chief C.H. Wm. Ruhe of Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Thomas Ambrose of Chicago, Ill., Junior Vice Commander; John

G.M. Clemence Ast. Astronomer file records from the reorder. On the right is the time signal transmitting clock connected by direct wire to Arlington and Annapolis. All signals are broadcast from there and also from San Francisco to Honolulu and Balboa