Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

A House whisper. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Sam Rayburn, new majority leader of the House, whispers in to the ear of Senator Carter Glass, the monetary expert of the Senate, as both attend the conference today at the Capitol between administration leaders and Senate and House leaders to discuss

A fireman as well as a policeman. Washington, D.C., Aug 6. Sergt. J.B. Lanham, of the Justice Department Guards, examines a new type of fire extinguisher cartridge, the cartridge is filled with carbon dioxide gas, the contents of this extinguisher will last indefinately until used, the guards that t

A congressman's day. 9:00 A.M. Arrives at his office to find a constituent the first caller, Rep. Thomas believes in the open door policy, He is available to constituents at all time except when he is on the floor of the House, 12/31/37

A congressman's day. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. The general belief of many voters that a congressman's life is a continual round of tea parties and social events was dispelled by Rep. Albert Thomas, Democrat of Texas, as he allowed the inquisitive photograph to record his days' activities during a C

A congressman's day. 6:30 P.M. Home again, Rep. Thomas reads the hometown newspapers and listens to the latest radio news reports before dinner, 12/31/37

A toast. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. A "milktoast" from a veteran to a rookie. Rep. Nan Wood Honeyman, member of the house from Oregon, and Rep. Caroline O'Day of New York, lunch in the house restaurant before listening to President Roosevelt's address to the joint session

A.F. of L. and C.I.O. start peace conferences. Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Labor leaders named by the CIO and A.F. of L. to attempt to find a basis for peace between the two warring factions of organized labor are sown here at the opening of the Peace Parley at the Willard Hotel here today. Seated, l

A.F. of L. charter granted to special delivery messengers. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A five-year effort to obtain a charter in the American Federation of Labor met with success today for the National Association of Special Delivery Messengers. A.F. of L. President William Green is shown presenting

A.F. of L. leader at White House. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. William Green, President, American Federation of Labor, entering the White House Executive Offices today for a conference with President Roosevelt

A.F. of L. Head endorses Wagner Housing Bill. Washington, D.C., April 14. President William Green of the A.F. of L. discusses various phases of the Wagner $1,040,000,000 Housing Bill with Senator Robert F. Wagner (left) author of the bill, and Senator David. Walsh, Chairman of the Senate Subcom

A.F. of L. President protests to Roosevelt about P.W.A. labor. Washington, D.C., May 20. William Green, President of the A.F. of L. carried a protest to the president of the U.S. that a PWA order barred thousands of unemployed building workers from PWA projects because they are not actually on relie

A.F. of L. Pres. endorses Wage-and-Hour bill with reservations. Washington, D.C. June 4. Appearing before the Senate and House Labor Committees today, William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, gave his limited support to the Black-Connery Wage-and-Hour Bill but at the same time e

A.F. of L. paints home of John L. Lewis. Washington D.C., July 14. John L. Lewis Head of the C.I.O. is having his newly purchased home in Alexandria, VA reconditioned by the members of the American Federation of Labor his rival in the labor disputes. Photo shows two of the A.F. of L. painters at wor

A.F. of L. head sees President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., July 23. A.F. of L. President William Green arriving at the White House today to keep an appointment with President Roosevelt. Questioned by Newsmen later, Green said he told the President the Federation was "very much dissapointed" over Sen

A.F. of L. leaders arrive. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. A.F. of L. President William Green with his Chief Lieutenant George M. Harrison, arriving at the Willard Hotel today for the meeting with John L. Lewis at which efforts for a truce or permanent peace will be sought, 12/2/37

Action ? playing "paddle ball" in "House gym" left to right: Rep's Emmett O'Neal of Ky; Robert G. Allen of Pa; Matthew J. Mennit ? of Ny; and Jas. P. Richards of SC

Action in waiter's handicap. Washington, D.C., April 2. A couple of also rans in the first annual waiters race in the capital today. These two oscars were well up with the leaders until reaching the last turn when they attempted the "cutting in" act which disqualified both. A loving cup went to the

Ability to recite from memory the constitution wins war veteran a job. Washington, D.C., Sept. 13. Harry E. Wilhelm, 43, a World War veteran and unemployed huckster of York, PA., won himself a job today on his ability to recite from memory the 6,757 words of the Constitution and Amendments. In his q

Acting maritime head busy official. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. So busy these days is Admiral Emory S. Land, acting Head of the U.S. Maritime Commission, that he generally has lunch served at his desk every day. Land is pinch-hitting for Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy who vacationing in Florida. Reports

Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Norton. Democrat of New Jersey, receives a corsage from her niece Mary Mc Dononaugh, as the final touch to her appearance before attending the opening session of the 75th Congress today

Adding prize winner. Washington D.C. In a speed and accuracy contest for adding machine operators last night, William A. Offutt of the Washington Loan and Trust Company, was declared winner over a field of 30 contestants. The contest was sponsored by the Washington Chapter, American Institute of Ban

Admiral Byrd admires medal awarded to aide on Antarctic expedition. Washington, D.C., April 27. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd admires the gold medal of the National Geographic Society which was awarded today to Dr. Thomas C. Poulter, (left) senior scientist and second in command of the Byrd Antarctic

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "turned back" $75 of his $200 per month salary, Henry M. Lewis former Deputy Sheriff in Harlan County, Ky., told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee as it resumed its investigation of alleged terrorism in connection with Harlan Co

Admires plaque to late President Wilson. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Passing through the main corridor of the new Federal Reserve Board building today while on the way to attend the dedication ceremonies, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widow of the War President paused to view the plaque in honor of her late h

Admits fraud to Senate committee. Washington, D.C., May 13. Kenneth D. Sture, chairman of the board of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, conceded before the Senate Railroad Financing today there was fraud in connection with a 1932 RFC loan to his road. The loan in question was made in March

Advice from a veteran to a rookie. Washington, D.C., April 6. Senator A. Harry Moore, of New Jersey, gives a bit of advice to Rep. Edward Leo O'Neill, rookie congressman from the same state. Rep. O'Neill is one of the baby members of the 75th congress, 4/6/1937

President decorates Duchess County scout. July 7. After leaving the all-state game today President Roosevelt motored to the National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts where he visited the camp of the Duchess County, NY. scouts. He is shown pinning the award of Eagle Scout on Frankly. St. John, Troop #7, of

After White House sit-down strike conference. Washington, D.C., March 27. Speaker William B. Bankhead, (left) and House Majority Leader Samuel Rayburn leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt and congressional leaders on the sit-down strike crisis. The government wil

After the separation of the white and the yolk the white is weighed. Yolk is shown in for foreground

Agriculture Secretary prepares speeches with use of dictaphone. Washington, D.C., Sept. 20. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace dispenses with the services of a stenographer and instead uses a dictaphone when preparing his speeches. In fact, he seldom uses a stenographer even when dictating.

Agriculture Secretary. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. A new photograph of Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace made at his desk yesterday. 9/21/37

Against involvement of U.S. in sino-Japanese conflict. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Senator Gerald P. Nye, Republican of North Dakota and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, (right) Republican of Massachusetts, are the latest to join the block of mandatory neutrality Senators insisting that President Roosevelt

Agriculture secretary gives views on housing to senate committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Members of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee hear Secretary of Agriculture detail the steps he is taking to bring farmers within the scope of the New Housing Program proposed by President Roosevelt. I

Air Corps Chief before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., May 24. Maj. Gen. Oscars Westover, (left) Chief of the U.S. Army Air Corps, with Senator Elbert D. Thomas of Utah, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Subcommittee now conducting hearings on the Helium gas bill. Gen. Westover is expected

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Air Safety Conference. Washington, D.C. More than 200 representatives of the nation's airlines and technical experts from the U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce met at conference today to study recent air crashes with a view to preventing such accidents in the future. Gene Vidal, Director of the Bureau of

Airship experts testify before House Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C. July 27. Testifying before the House Naval Affairs Committee today, Commander Charles E. Rosendahl, former skipper of the ill-fated derigible Akron and now commandant of the naval base at Lakehurst, N.J., declared in favo

Alben Barkley, sitting

Alben Barkley, hand extended

Alben Barkley, pensive

Alben Barkley and John Garner

Alben Barkley and John Garner (cropped)

Albert Levitt at Supreme Court

Albert Levitt at Supreme Court (cropped)

Alben Barkley, pensive (cropped)

Albraux Towers Apt. House, Mass. & Wisc. Avenues. 4/37

Alfred Sloan

All finished with the work. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, is shown with his tools over his shoulder after working in the Botanical Gardens at the capital. (see other caption for full story) no. 5

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 8/13/3

Alice Robert and Mildred Batel.; Reproduction of a Wayside. by the Millbrook Garden Club, M.

Allen Eaton, in charge of the exhibit. He is with the Russell Sage Foundation of New York City. Looking at the "Roundup" whittle by Hugh Haskins, of Montana. The board carved in shape of the state of Montana, holds 126 horses, chuck wagon, mess tent, pup tent and other things necessary for use durin

Amb. De Los Rios at White House

America's birthright sold if president's judiciary plan is accepted. Washington, D.C., April 1. Attacking the president's judiciary plan, Dean Harry M. Bates of the Michigan Law School, declared before the Committee that if the plan is accepted America might find she had sold National birthright for

America's new envoy to Norway. Washington, D.C., April 21. A shrewd politician and a social leader as well, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman is expected to prove a popular envoy to Norway to which post she has just been named by President Roosevelt. Mrs. Harriman is the widow of J. Borden Harriman, New York

American and National League Pres. Washington, D.C., May 26. William Harridge and Ford Frick, Presidents of the American and National Leagues, respectively. They were snapped at Willard Hotel shortly before they discussed final details of All-Star Game with Judge K.M. Landis, 5/26/37

American Embassy, Nanking, China

America's lost link found. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Dr. Julian H. Steward, archeologist of the Smithsonian Institution, has just brought to Washington a skeleton of an infant which he discovered in a cave near Great Salt Lake, and which he believes will provide science with a missing link in the s

American Industry will be benefited if labor wage-and-hour bill is passed, says Mme. Perkins. Washington, D.C., June 4. American industry will be a principal beneficiary of federal legeslation to stabilize wages, hours and working conditions, Secretary of Labors Perkins told the Senate and House Lab

American Legion. Quezon

American woman holds diplomatic post with foreign government. Washington, D.C. June 14. Chancellor of the Nicaraguan Legation in the Capitol, Mrs. Enid Eder Perkins is the only American woman to hold a diplomatic post with a foreign government. She has been on the job seven years during which time s