Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s
6,354 photos, in date order; 2,281–2,340 on this page. The studio gave its photographs to the Library of Congress without copyright restrictions. About the collection
Nelson Gaskill, Economist and Lawyer, Wash., D.C.
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Nevada Senator. Washington D.C. A new Informal picture of United States Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nevada
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New Army Bomber arrives at Bolling Field. Washington, D.C., March 10.
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New Adjutant Inspector for Devil Dogs. Washington D.C. Col. Clayton B. Yogel has been appointed Adjutant Inspector of the United States Marines. He succeeds Brig. Gen. David O. Porter and will assume the new post on March 1
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Nevada's Senators. Washington D.C. Senator Pat McCarran and Senator Key Pittman, (right) both Democrats from Nevada, exchanging opinions on President Roosevelt's proposal that the membership of the Supreme Court be increased to possibly 15 members. They are pictured as they attended a meeting of the
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New Army Bomber arrives at Bolling Field. Washington, D.C., March 10. The new 4 engine Boeing bomber, the first of 13 which will be delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps, as it landed at Bolling Field today after a short hop from Langley Field, Va., 3/10/1937
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New Ambassador to Turkey. Washington D.C. July 16. John Van A. MacMurray, newly named American Ambassador to Turkey, snapped at the State Department today, 7/16/37
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New Assistant Secretary of Navy pays first official visit to Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison paid his first official visit to the United States Naval Academy today. He is shown with Rear Admiral David F. Sellers, Commandant of the Academy, as they watched
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New Assistant Att'y General. Washington, D.C., March 15. Sam E. Whitaker, Chattanooga, Tenn., is being congratulated by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings after the former had taken the oath of office as Assistant Attorney General in charge of claims. The ceremony took place today. Whitaker succeeds
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New assistant Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. High R. Wilson, American Minister to Switzerland since 1927, today assumed his new post as Assistant Secretary of State. He succeeds Sumner Welles, who was promoted to be Undersecretary. A State Department career man, Wilson is a native of
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New Assistant General Counsel of Treasury. Washington, D.C., Sept. 20. John Philip Wenchel was today named Assistant General Counsel for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Succeeding Morrison Shafroth, resigned. A graduate of the University of Maryland in 1908, Wenchel practiced law in Baltimore until
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New battleship design board. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. A special advisory board on battleship plans, which was recently named by Secretary of the Navy Swanson, held their initial meeting at the Navy Department today. The board will be charged with obtaining for the Navy Department the advice of outs
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New Assistant Secretary of Interior. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Ebert K. Berlew, of Pennsylvania, who was today nominated by President Roosevelt to be first Assistant Secretary of the Interior. He succeeds Theodore Walters, who died a few weeks ago. Mr. Berlew has been in the government service for
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New boss at Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon, VA, May 25. Charles Cecil Wall sic has been named Superintendent of George Washington's home by the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association. He succeeds the late Col. Harrison H. Dodge, who held the post for 52 years. Wall is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania
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New Chief of Insular Affairs. Washington, D.C., May 24. Brig. Gen. Charles Burnett pictured at his desk in War Department today following his induction as Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Creed F. Cox, 5/24/37
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New Chairman of House Labor Committee Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Mary T. Norton is the new Chairman of the Hosue Labor Committee succeeding the late Rep. William P. Connery, Jr., who died suddenly in the Capitol last week. Formerly Chairman of the House District Committee, Rep. Norton is Democr
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New Chief of Naval Ordnance assumes post. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. Rear Admiral William. Furlong receiving his commission as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, U.S. Navy, from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, (left) native of Roscoe, Pennsylvania, Rear Admiral relieves Rear Admira
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New Chief of Naval Ordnance. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. Rear Admiral William R. Furlong, newly appointed Chief of U.S. Naval Ordnance, assumed his duties at the Navy Department today. 8/27/37
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New Chairman F.C.C. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. A new informal picture of Frank R. McNinch, new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. 8/27/37
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New Chief of Chaplains takes oath. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. For the first time in the history of the Army a Roman Catholic priest was inducted into office as Chief of U.S. Chaplains. He is Col. William R. Arnold (center) and is shown taking the oath as administered by Maj. Gen. Allen W. Gullion, J
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New Democratic Senators welcomed. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Senator Joseph T. Robinson's first act today, following his re-election as majority leader, was to welcome the new Democratic Senators. Here we see, left to right: Senator Herbert Hitchcock, South Dakota; Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan
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New Cuban Ambassador. Washington, D.C., March 11. The new Cuban Ambassador to the United States Dr. Pedro Martinez from, left: photographed on the steps of the White House after presenting his credentials to President Roosevelt today. He is shown with Richard Southgate of the state Dept. Dr. Frada s
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New Commandant at West Point. Washington, D.C., March 30. The War Department today issued orders designating Lt. Col. Charles W. Byder, Inf. as Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., effective June 30th, 1937. He succeeds Lt. Col. Dennis E. McCunniff, who has
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New Dean at Washington Cathedral. Washington, D.C., May 6. The new Dean at the Washington Cathedral is being congratulated after the ceremonies of taking his new office were completed. The new Dean, the very Reverend Noble Cilley Powell DD. late of the Emanuel Church in Baltimore, MD. (left) being c
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New fathometer used at full speed. Washington, D.C., May 7. Dr. Herbert Grove Dorsey of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey has invented an instrument to secure the precise measurement. The machine sends a sound, pitched so high that it is above audibility, traveling thru the water a known speed, the
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New Coast Guard boat capable of 35 miles an hour. Washington, D.C., May 17. One of the fastest things afloat, the new U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat #441 was put thru its paces on the Potomac River today for the benefit of treasure officials. The cruiser, which is one of eight to placed in law enforce
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New dust bowl program for southwest. Washington, D.C., June 2. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace today appointed Roy I. Kimmel, of Amarillo, Texas to coordinate a broad federal proram to rehabilitate the soil conservation, resettlement and AAA wind erosion program in 100 counties, comprimising
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New evidence in case. Washington D.C., July 17. Congressman who are pushing a bill through to investigate the Tom Mooney bombing affair are shown examining a supposed duplicate of the bomb that was allegedly traced to Mooney, the congressmen are left to right:, of Oklahomoa, John M. Coffey of Washi
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New Commissioner of Immigration. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghsteling, of Chicago, photographed at his desk shortly after he took the oath of office as U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, 8/26/37
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New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. McNinch, New Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, has become a rabid radio listener since his appointment to the post by President Roosevelt. He is show dialing in one of his favorite programs on his office set, 8/27/
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New German Ambassador arrives. Washington, D.C., May 14. The new German Ambassador to the United States Dr. Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff with Frau Dieckhoff, arriving at the Mayflower Hotel today. Dr. Dieckhoff will succeed Dr. Hans Luther, 5/14/1937
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New half-million home of United Mine Workers nearing completion. Washington, D.C., Aug. 25. Work on the new $500,000 new home of John L. Lewis And his United Mine Workers Organization was being rapidly pushed to completion. Note the penthouse being erected atop the building. It will house a kitchene
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New Federal Reserve Building taken from the Munitions Building
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New gates erected at White House to prevent careless and tipsy drivers from crashing through. Washington, D.C., Sept. 10. Mistaking the gates to west entrance of the White House grounds for a roadway, many careless and tipsy motorists have crashed through them to their sorrow. Workmen are now replac
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New finish for Capitol press gallery. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. Newspapermen will hardly recognize the house press gallery when they resume "covering" the Hill the next session. Taking advantage of the silent typewriters and telegraphic instruments workmen are busy re-plastering and painting the g
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New FCC Chief takes oath. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Frank R. McNinch, recently named Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, was administered the oath of office today by Miss Pansy Wiltshire, Assistant Chief of Personnel of the FCC. McNinch was given temporary leave of absence as Chairman
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New first Assistant to PWA administrator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Howard A. Gray, of Chicago, enter former Director of Housing for PWA today was sworn in as Assistant Administrator of Public Works. Floyd Dodson, Chief Clerk of the Interior is on the left, Sec. of the Interior Harold Ickes on the r
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New home of Federal Reserve Board
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New idea in making wills. Washington, D.C., April 16. Glen Gray leader of the famous Casa Loma orchestra today departed from the 350 year old custom of writing his last will and testament by making a record of the will and having it testified on a photograph record. It is a steel record so his in-la
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New heads of U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Washington, D.C., April 29. George H. Davis, (left) farmer and banker of Kansas City, has been named President, and Fred H. Clausen, of Horicon, Wis., Vice President of the United States Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting which adjourned today. Mr. Claus
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New heads of the Van Sweringen RR Empire. Washington, D.C., May 6. Senator Wheeler's Senate Committee began today started investigation of the latest transfer of control of the Van Sweringen Railroad Empire. Two weeks ago George Ball sold the control to three brokers of the New York namely Young, Ko
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New House Committee Chairmen. Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Mary T. Norton (left) of New Jersey has succeeded the late Rep. William P. Connery, Jr., as Chairman of the House Labor Committee, with Rep. Vincent L. Palmisano, (right) of Maryland, moving up to the Chairmanship of the House District Co
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New House District Committee. Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Vincent L. Palmisano, Democrat of Maryland, has succeeded Rep. Mary T. Norton, of New Jersey, as Chairman of the House District Committee. Rep. Norton has moved up to the important Chairmanship of the House Labor Committee, succeeding the
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New Minister to Norway is luncheon guest of Democratic Committeewomen. Washington, D.C., April 26. Democratic National Committeewomen from many of the states played hosts at a luncheon today in honor of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, newly appointed U.S. Minister to Norway. Mrs. Harriman (left) is shown w
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New member U.S. Employees' Compensation Commission. Washington, D.C., June 5. John J. Keegan was today sworn in as a member of the United States Compensation Commission. He is pictured at his desk in the commission offices, 6/5/37
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New majority leader of the Senate. Washington D.C., July 21. Senator Alben Barkley, of Kentucky. was elected Majority Leader of the Senate by a vote of 38 to 37 over Seantor Pat Harrison of Miss. The winner left and the loser right, are congratulated by Senator Key Pittman; Chairman of the Fore
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New majority leader and Vice President. Washington D.C., July 21. The new majority leader of the Senate Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky has his first official session with the Vice President after being elected by a vote of 38 to 37 over Sen. Pat Harrison of Miss. Barkley, left; will take over the
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New member of U.S. Tariff Commission takes oath. Washington D.C., July 26. A. Manuel Fox, recently appointed by President Roosevelt to be a member of the U.S. Tariff commision, today took the oath of office, he is a native of Philadelphia where he was born May 14, 1889. Since 1934 he has been Direct
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New member of U.S. Tariff Commission. Washington D.C., July 26. A. Manuel Fox was today sworn in as a member of the United States Tariff Comission to suceed Robert L. O'Brian. He is a native of Philadelphia where he was born May 14, 1889. Since 1934 he has been Director of Research for the tariff Co
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New officers of young democrats. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. The new slate of officers of the Young Democrats of America, who were elected at the annual convention in Indianapolis last week, assumed their duties at national headquarters here today. They are, left to right: Mrs. Ocie Heady of Oklahoma
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New Ohio Solon. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. An informal snap of Rep. Michael J. Kirwan new Democratic member of the House from Ohio
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New prohibition law asked for Alaska. Washington D.C. Consumption of liquor by Indians in Alaska under the present law was "legalized murder" made increasingly bad because they were unable to judge its quality, was told to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee today. Prominent Alaskan officials and In
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New radio meteorograph developed for the U.S. Navy. Washington, D.C., June 9. The National Bureau of Standards has recently developed for the U.S. Navy Meteorological Service a new radio meteorograph. The new instrument (shown in the picture) is sent up on a 5-Foot balloon and is expected to replace
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New register of the Treasury. Washington, D.C., Sept. 2. Dr. Edward G. Dolan of Manchester, Conn. took the oath of office today as register of the Treasury succeeding the late W.W. Durbin. He is congratulated by Stephen B. Gibbons, Asst. Sec. of the Treasury, Center, and Postmaster General James A.
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New Quartermaster of devil dogs takes oath. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Named to succeed Sen. Rugh ? Matthews, retired, as Quartermaster of the U.S. Marine Corps., Brig. Gen. Seth Williams, (right) was today sworn in by Major Gen. Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the Devil Dogs, 12/1/37
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New Senator from New Jersey and children. Washington, D.C., April 15. It was a happy lot of children who accompanied their father, William H. Smather, to Washington today to see him sworn in as Junior United States Senator from New Jersey. Senator Smather has been attending sessions of the state Sen
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New Senator from Tennessee. Washington, D.C., May 11. Today was a busy one for Maj. George L Berry, who yesterday was sworn in as the Junior U.S. Senator from Tennessee to succeed the late Senator Nathan Bachman, Senator Gerry is pictured at his desk in the Capitol this morning just before left for
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New Senate Majority Leader a busy legislator. Washington, D.C. Aug. 9. Despite his many duties as senate majority leader, Senator Alben W. Barkley still finds time to attend meetings of Senate Committees of which he is a member. Senator Barkley is shown in this picture with Senator Tom Connally, (le
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New Social Security board member primps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Cameramen were kept waiting today while Miss Mary Dewson, new member of the social security board, checked her appearance before posing for pictures taking the oath of office, 8/23/37
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New Social Security board member takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug 23. Miss Mary W. Dewson, Chairman of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee, taking the oath of office today as a member of the Social Security Board. She succeeds Vincent M. Miles, whose commission expired August
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