Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s
6,354 photos, in date order; 1,021–1,080 on this page. The studio gave its photographs to the Library of Congress without copyright restrictions. About the collection
Mrs. Al Landon and John Cobb Landon
1936
Mrs. Al Landon and John Cobb Landon, 2 yrs. old
1936
Mrs. Blair Banister, Assistant to the Treasurer of the United States takes a look in the family purse before attending the annual dinner of the National Women's Press Club
1936
WITH TRAVELING COMPANION AT OFFICIAL PROTECTOR. Washington, D.C. June 29 – Rep. Marion Zioncheck, D. of Wash., center, with Capitol policeman William Bishop, left, who will accompany him to Seattle, and house sergeant at Arms Kenneth Romney, who preserved the playboy statesman from Municipal police
1936-06-29
Mrs. E.B. McLean, with her Hope diamond and a armload of jewels seems to be deep in thought as to where her next load of diamonds are coming from
1936
Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Sec. of State; Sallie Picket, former club president; Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, wife of the Chief Justice
1936
MRS. JONES TESTIFIES OF FAMILY DEATHS
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MRS. JONES TESTIFIES OF FAMILY DEATHS Trim
1936-01-20
Mrs. Matilda Burling, of N.Y. City, Pres. of Gold Star Mothers of World War at Arlington, 9/27/36
1936
Mrs. Thomas Swann & children
1936
MRS. ROOSEVELT AND COUNTRY WOMEN. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 1. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PHOTOGRAPHED WITH MRS. CORDELL HULL AND TWO OF THE DELEGATES TO THE THIRD TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATED WOMEN OF THE WORLD. L TO R: MISS K. VAITHIANATH, CEYLON; MRS. CORDELL HULL, WIFE OF THE SECRETARY OF
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Native Americans at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
1936
Navy beats William & Mary. Annapolis, MD, Sept. 25. Navy pried the lid off the 1936 football season here today by trouncing a game but outplayed William & Mary eleven. 18-6. Schmidt, Navy's hard-driving back, is shown going thru William & Mary's line
1936
Navy's flying flagship. Washington, D.C., June 8. Rear Admiral Ernest J. King, completing his tour of duty as chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, has a new Flying Flagship as he prepares to take over his new command as Commander Aircraft Base Force at San Diego. While other admirals have floa
1936
Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. The Democratic Senator from Nebraska, Edward R. Burke, pictured at his desk in the Capitol. This is a new picture
1936
Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. A new and informal picture of United States Senator Edward R. Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, made in his office at the Capitol today
1936
New Acting Assistant Chief of Secret Service, Washington, D.C. September 9. Secretary Morgenthau yesterday announced that Frank J. Wilson of the Intelligence Unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau will become acting assistant chief of the secret service, succeeding Joseph E. Murphy, was recently demote
1936
New Acting Chief of the NEC, Washington, D.C., September 10. A new and unpublished picture of Eugene Leggett, former Executive Assistant of the National Emergency Council, now Acting Executive Director of the NEC, aappointed on the first of this month. Mr. Leggett has been connected with the Council
1936
New and retiring heads of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. Bernard W. Kearney, (seated) recently elected National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their annual convention in Denver, pictured at the national headquarters here with his predecessor James Van Zandt. Kearney
1936
New Chairman of Interstate Commerce Commission. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Carroll Miller assumed the chairmanship of the Interstate Commerce Commission today. He succeeds Charles D. Mahaffie as presiding officer. The order of succession which moves Miller into the chairmanship was adopted Janurary
1936
New Chief of Naval Operations assumes post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Secretary of Navy Claud A. Swanson congratulates Admiral William D. Leahy, New? Chief of Naval Operations, after he received his commission today. On the left is Admiral William H. Standley, who retired as Naval Operations Chie
1936
New Chief of U.S. Secret Service. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Frank L. Wilson Frank J. Wilson was named Chief of the United States Secret Service today by Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau. He succeeds William H. Moran, who retires after 54 years in the service, the last 19 as Chief. Wilson was "Ace
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New Chief, Assistant Chief of U.S. Secret Service take oath of office. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Upon the retirement of Chief William H. Moran today Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau named Frank L. Wilson to be Chief of the U.S. Sercret Service and Joseph H. Murphy as Assistant Chief. They are s
1936
New Congressional faces. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. These new faces will represent New Jersey in the Senate and House: Senator William H. Smathers (left) and Rep. Elmer H. Wene, both democrats. They were in Washington to present their credentials to Vice President Garner. Smathers succeeds Senator W
1936
New Hampshire Solon, Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. United States Senator Fred H. Brown, Democrat from New Hampshire
1936
New House member from Connecticut. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. A new Democratic member of the House from Connecticut, Alfred N. Phillips, who arrived in Washington today
1936
New Jersey. Problems related to President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22/36. The relief situation and New Jersey problems were discussed with President Roosevelt today by Mayor Frank Hugue (left) of Jersey City, and U.S. Senator A. Harr Moore
1936
New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a
1936
New Public Contracts Board, Washington, D.C. Oct. 6. Members of the new public contracts board of the Department of Labor met today for the first time shortly after they were appointed by the Secretary Perkins. Hearings will be held immediately by the Board to make findings upon questions arrising u
1936
New Senator from New Jersey. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. William H. Smathers is the newly-elected United States Senator from New Jersey. A Democrat, Senator Smathers succeeds Senator W. Warren Barbour, a Republican, in the upper house of Congress
1936
New sand-blasting helmet. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. Protection against that dreaded disease Silieosis, is assured underground workers with this new sand-blasting helmet developed by William P. Biggs, Safety Engineer of the Navy Department Weighing only 43 ounces the helmet has been tested for nearl
1936
New Spanish Ambassador assumes his duties. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. The new envoy from Spain to the United States, Prof. Fernando De Los Rios, was at his desk bright and early today after assuming his post in Washington. President of the University of Madrid, Prof. De Los Rios succeeds Luis Caldero
1936
New wireless teletypewriter. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. A new radio teletypewriter service permitting instantaneous transmission of written records without the aid of wires, has been perfected by the experts of the Bureau of Air Commerce, Department of Commerce. Commerce officials said a chain of te
1936
No. 2. Mrs. Moore also possesses a woman's favorite trait, a last-minute checkup on her personal appearance before leaving for court
1936
No. 3. Mrs. Moore leaves her apartment for day's duties. A long walk which keeps her in the best of physical condition is also on Mrs. Moore's daily program
1936
Norfolk, Mass. Dairy cows in a modern barn, 6/10/36
1936
Official opening of the conference. Washington, D.C., Sept. 7. Photo shows a general view of the auditorium for the official opening of the Third World Power Conference held in Washington, D.C.
1936
Oley Nelson, right; with clergy
1936
One of the rating and grading rooms, Civil Service Commission
1936
On bridle paths, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. Sewart McDonald, Federal Housing Administration, and Judge C.N. Goodwin, of Chicago, are born riding companions and are frequently seen on the bridle paths in Rock Creek Park
1936
On way to last resting place, Arlington National Cemetery, VA, Oct. 1."Taps" was sounded today for the Admiral William Sowden Sims, wartime Commander of the United States naval forces in Europe, today as the body was lowered to it s final resting place alongside other American heroes. This picture w
1936
Only two women delegates, Washington, D.C., September 8. Mrs. Gertrude Ruth Ziani de Ferranti of London, England, and Miss Caroline Haslett also of London are the only two women to represent any organization to the Third World Power Conference and Congress on Largo à which is now being held here.
1936
Owen J. Roberts cph.3b11988
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Owen J. Roberts cph.3b11988 (cropped)
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Painting ceiling rosettes
1936
Pat Harrison, center
1936
Paul Edgerta and Garber
1936
Peace issues discussed with president, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. Delegation from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom leaving the White House today after discussing peace issues with President Roosevelt. The women plan to campaign during the month of October. In the group, left to
1936
Peddled tear gas, Washington, D.C., Sept. 24. Called to the stand today before the Senate Committee investigating espionage in labor relations, E.E. McGuffin, Youngstown, Ohio, President of the National Corporations Service, admitted he received a commission of $373.60 from the Lake Erie Chemical Co
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Pearsons Printing Engraving
1936
People, cherry trees; Washington Monument in background
1936
Perfect comfort for Chairman of House Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Rep. James P. Buchanan Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee believes in perfect comfort as he drives home a point at a meeting of his Committee with Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Acting Bu
1936
Perfect comfort, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat of South Carolina and familiarly called "Cotton Ed" by his colleagues, believes in perfect comfort as he catches up with his riding while the Senate is out of session
1936
Personnel Office, Level Service Commission
1936
Philip Murray, V.P. United Mine Workers
1936
Tugwell successor?, Washington, D.C. Oct. 8. Rumors in Washington have Rexford G. Tugwell shorn of his power in the Resettlement Administration in favor of Lieut. Col. Phillip B. Folming, former PWA official and director of the Passamaquoddy tide-harnessing project. Although RA officials denied a ch
1936
Phillips Lee Goldsborough & Miss Jean Shibler
1936
Plaque: Carter Glass, Secretary of the Treasury, 1918-1920
1936
Post Office Department Washington, D.C.
1936
Post Office Dept. Mural, file mural
1936