Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Cuban representative to study home economics in the United States. Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. Senorita Graceila Guerra, of Havana, Cuba, who is an authority on rural education and home economics in Cuba, has been delegated by the Cuban Government to come to the United States and study the American

Cuban embassy in 1937

Cup to winner of marathon. Washington, D.C. June 12. Winner of the sixth annual Evening Star Marathon for the National A.A.U. Championship today, Mel Porter of the Millrose A.A. of New York is presented with a bronze trophy by Dr. Leo S. Rowe, Director of the Pan-American Union. A field of the faste

Curtis Garver, Gen'l Mgr. of AM. Bridge Co. before Civil Liberties Comm., Senate

D.A.R. honors Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook. Washington, D.C., April 17. A bronze tablet inscribed with the preamble to the Constitution was unveiled at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall in honor of Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, of Cooksburg, Pa. Mrs. Cook was President General of the D.A.R. from 1925 to 1926 and i

Daniel Boone come to life. Washington, D.C., July 31. George S. Stirl of Burkes County, PA, who travels about the country dressed as the famous American poineer Daniel Boone, has been an ardent supporter of President Roosevelt since the president was first nominated. He has done this $10,000.00 wort

Dangerous spot. Washington, D.C., Dec. 18. Dr. L.H. Adams, Director of the Geological Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution, is standing in what might be a dangerous position should the little steel drum in the cabinet next to him explode. In this apparatus the scientists study the behavior and p

David E Lilienthal 1937

David E. Graves repair-woodworking shop. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

David McNamara of F.H.A.

Dean of House is host to Governor of Illinois. Washington D.C. Rep. A.J. Sabath, Dean of the House of Representatives, was gost today at a luncheon in honor of Governor Henry Horner, of Illinois, at the Capitol. In the photograph, left to right Governor Henry Horner, Secretary of Interior Harold Ick

Dean Young B. Smith of Columbia School. Washington, D.C., March 25. Young B. Smith, Dean of the Columbia Law Faculty at Columbia University is shown on the stand before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was opposed the bill saying that it should be done by constitutional amendment. On the suggestio

Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, Dean of Capitol Hill Legislators by virtue of his continuous service in the National House and Senate since 1902, is shown with the finished portrait of himself painted by Boris B. Gordon, of Washing

Declares at Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., March 17. Paul S. Litchfield, President of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, told the Lafollette Civil Liberties Committee today that while his firm recognized "outside unions" it kept an elaborate "company union" which is known as the "th

Declares farmers against Roosevelt judiciary reorganization plan. Washington, D.C., March 24. Louis J. Taber, Master of the National Grange, clenches his fists to emphasize a point today as he appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to express his organization's opposition to the president's

Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Salmon, Chief of the Division of Communications and Records at the State Department is kept very busy decoding all the messages for the president that are coming thru the State Dept. from the China Japan hostilities. The messages are

Death masks displayed at identification convention. Sept. 29. Mrs. Clark Schilder, wife of the Chief of the Division of Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation, inspects a death mask of a trapped criminal at the Annual Convention of the International Association Identification which opened h

Defends Chicago police in strike riot tactics. Washington, D.C., June 30. Testifying before the Civil Liberties Committee today, Capt. John C. Prendergast chief of the uniformed force of the Chicago police, defended the tactics used by his men last May 30 when ten marching strikers were killed at th

Defies Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C. Aug. 14. After much persuasion William H. Abbott, 77, finally signed the papers agreeing to sell his house to the government but has now refused to move after receiving several notices from Treasury agents. The ground is wanted for the new Bureau of Engraving and P

Delivers Constitution day speech. Washington, D.C., Sept. 17. Senator William E. Borah delivered the principal speech at Constitution Hall last night before thousands of Masons to mark the opening celebration of Constitution Day. 9/17/37

Democratic government vs.against organized force of reaction. Washington D.C., March 8. Before six hundred labor leaders from all parts of the country, Senator Robert Lafollette, Progressive of Wisconsin, delivered the principal speech at the opening session of the Convention of the Labor Nonpartisa

Democratic leaders in fight on court reorgination bill. Washington D.C. July 12. These three senators, Senator Edward R. Burke, (left) of Nebraska; Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Wyoming; Senator Pat McCarran, (right) Nevada, along with Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, are leading the fight from

Denies resigning. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. Leaving the White House today after discussing the labor situation with President Roosevelt, Edward F. McGrady, Assistant Secretary of Labor, told newsmen that he had not resigned his post with the government. Admitting he had been offered the RCA positio

Denounces Black-Connery bill. Washington, D.C. June 9. The pending Black-Connery Wage and Hour Bill was bitterly denounced today by Harvey Willson, Manager of the National Upholstery and Drapery Textile Association, when he appeared before the House and Senate Labor Committee. Pictureing the bill as

Denounces rail inquiry. Washington, D.C., Oct. 28. Treasurer of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, William Wyer today denounced the Senate Rail Inquiry and accused acting Chairman Truman of "innuendo, misrepresentation and libel." Wyer described the investigation as an attack upon his personal integrity

Denounced by rail executive. Washington, D.C., Oct. 28. Senator Harry Truman of Missouri, acting Chairman of the Senate Rail Inquiry in the absence of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, was bitterly denounced today by William Wyer, Treasurer of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, who was been appearing before th

Departing German ambassador bids president goodbye. Washington, D.C., April 22. Dr. Hans Luther, who is being relieved as German Ambassador to the United States, leaving the White House today as bidding goodbye to President Roosevelt, 4/22/1937

Device for testing testers. Washington, D.C., May 25. Herbert L. Whittemore, Chief Justice of the Engineering Mechanics Sections, U.S. Bureau of Standards, has been awarded the Edward Longstreth medal for his work in developing this device for testing the machines which in turn test construction mat

Details settled for All-Star game. Washington, D.C., May 26. Final plans and details for the Fifth Annual All-Star game to be played in Washington, July 7, were discussed today by Judge K.M. Landis, Will Harridge and Ford Frick, Presidents of the American and National Leagues, respectively, and Clar

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Discharged for union activites. Washington, D.C., March 18. Miss Zella Morgan, of Gadsen, Ala., told the Lafollette Civil Liberties Committee today how she was discharged from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's plant in Gadsen. Ala., because she was active in the local union, she was given an "h

Diplomat robbed. Washington, D.C., June 3. Enrique Carlos de la Casa, attache of the Spanish Embassy today was robbed of $14,000 in negotiable coupons and $600 in cash while shopping in a Washington department store, he told police the coupons were stolen from his coat which he left on a counter in

Discuss amendments to housing act. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald (right) discusses with Senator Robert F. Wagner, author of Wagner Housing Act, the recommendations of President Roosevelt for amendments to the act which would provide for a 10 cent down payme

Diplomatic reception at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16th. Hirosi Saito, Ambassador from Japan, photographed as he left the embassy for the White House Reception for the Diplomatic Corp, 12/16/37

Diplomatic reception at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Dr. Chenting T. Wang, Ambassador from China, photographed as he left the embassy for the White House Reception for the Diplomatic Corp, 12/16/37

Diplomatic broadcast, 12/37

Diplomatic broadcast, 12/22/37

Discuss plans for Inaugural ceremonies at Capitol. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Final plans for the Inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol were discussed today by Admiral Cary T. Grayson, (left) Chairman of the Inaugural Committee; Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Senate Majority leader; and Senator M.M. Neely

Discuss progress of U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Washington, D.C., April 27. Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.C., (left) Vice President of Georgetown University discusses with Harper Sibley, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the progress the organization has made during the 25 years of its existence. F

Discuss lighter than air transportation. Washington, D.C., May 25. Dr. Hugo Eckner, Germany's dirigible expert and former commander of the ill-fated Hindenburg, exchanging views on commercial aviation with Fred W. Fagg, Jr., youthful Director of the Bureau of Air Commerce, Department of Commerce. Dr

Discuss far east war threat with President. Washington D.C. July 15. Worried over the threat of a war between China and Japan, President Roosevelt called several American Diplomatic expert on Far East affairs to the White House today to hear their views on the effect the impending struggle might hav

Discuss low-cost housing problems. Washington, D.C., Sept. 20. John H. Fahey, Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes, discuss the many problems confronting them in putting into operation the $500,000,000 Wagner Housing Act. Housing experts from all parts

Discuss social security problems. Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. Labor troubles were forgotten today as their leaders met today with business and industrial heads to discuss possible changes in the Social Security Act. The occasion was the first meeting of the Social Security Advisory Council. Left to ri

Discuss proposed bill to place transoceanic air travel under maritime commission. Washington, D.C., Nov. 26. Senator Royal S. Copeland (right) of New York, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee discusses with Senator Frederick Steiwer of Oregon, also a member of the committee, a bill he (Copelan

Discuss monetary Questions. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. James H.R. Cromwell, (left) monetary expert and husband of Doris Duke, Tobacco Heiress, discuss monetary questions with Speaker Bankhead and Rep. Wright Patman of Texas, on a visit to the Capital today. 12/3/37

Discuss stock market situation. Washington, D.C., Oct. 19. The Board of governors of the Federal Reserve System met today to discuss the current slump in the stock market. The board, with its control of margin requirements, and the Securities Exchange Cimmission, with its power over trading practice

Discuss tax revision with president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. President Roosevelt today called a special meeting of the Government's tax experts at the White House. Leaving the meeting Rep. Robert L. Doughton, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, told reporters that tax revision and prop

Dominican Republic Legation, 2633, 16th N.W.

Doomed for the seat on the Supreme bench. Washington, D.C., May 21. Senator Joe Robinson of Ark. who is rumored will be the President's choice to fill the vacancy of Justice Van Devanter who recently resigned from the Supreme Court is shown in an attentive mood at the Capitol. The Senator is 64 year

Douglas, Landis, Mathew

Dr. B.M. Gancy of Dept. of Labor

Dr. Crawford Long statue in Capitol

Dr. Geo. W. Lewis, Raymond W. Young

Dr. Ginsburg, Bureau of Fisheries, Dept. of Commerce

Dr. H.H. Kung, Jesse Jones ?

Official Boy Scout poster. Dr. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts (left) and Rep. Sol Bloom of New York with the official poster. This poster was painted and donated to the Boy Scout Jamboree by Howard Chandler Christy. It, the poster, will be distributed all over the world for t

Dr. John R. Mohler, Chief, Bu. of Animal Industry, Dept. of Agriculture

Dr. Henry Rolf Brown

Dr. Henry Rolf Brown of Stoneleigh Court. Made for Time Magazine *adjudant general of new mexico

Dr. Hazel Munsell, Dept. Agr.