Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Sen. McGill & Sen. Black

Sen. Peter G. Gerry, Rd. Is.

Sen. Rob't Wagner of N.Y.

Sen. Smathers gets kiss from daughter Jane

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to th

Senate and House Judiciary leaders in huddle with president. Washington D.C. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, (left) Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, with Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Democrat of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving the White House today a

Sen. Tom Connelly of Texas & Dr. Roscoe R. Hill, 1/25/1937

Sen. Wheeler greets new RR empire owners. Washington, D.C., May 6. Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Mont. Chairman of the Railway Finance Committee of the Senate is shown greeting the new owners of the Van Sweringen Railroad Empire before the hearing started today at the above Committee. Left to right

Senate and House leaders. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker Bankhead met today to discuss legislation to be introduced at the new session of Congress

Senate Committee on Governmental Reorganization. Washington, D.C. Jan 14. The Senate Committee, of which Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia is chairman, on Government Reorganization Economies met this morning to consider Brookings Institute recommendations denying President Roosevelt the free hand

Senate clock for new neutrality bill. Washington D.C. The three of the four senators that have formed a bill to be presented to Congress on neutrality. The bill will regulate all commerce in time of war and instruct the President to confine all commerce with belligerents on a "cash and carry" basis.

Senate Committee hears noted woman columnist and author on president's court reform plan. Washington, D.C., March 31. Dorothy Thompson, noted newspaperwoman and author, told the Senate Judiciary Committee today that as "a researcher into the mortality of republics" she feared that under President Ro

Senate Committee hears Van Swerigan official. Washington, D.C., May 11. known for many years as the closest business associate of the late Van Swerigan brothers, Herbert Fitzpatrick, Vice President and General council for two major units in vast Van Swerigan rail empire, was quizzed today by the Sen

Senate and House leader leave for Roosevelt political confab. Annapolis, MD, June 25. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, (left) Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, arrive to board the first boat leaving here for Jefferson Island and President Roosevelt's "Love Feast" for D

Senate Civil Liberties Hearing. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate Civil Liberties Committee played to a full house today as they screened the moves of the Memorial Day Chicago riot at the plant of the Republic Steel Corp. Ten persons were killed in the rioting, 7/2/37

Senate chamber renovated. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. While the Solons are back home repairing their political fences, workmen are busy doing a face-lifting job on the Senate Chamber. The historic chamber will be completely painted and renovated before the next session of Congress, 9/28/37

Senate and house leaders together. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Alvin W. Barkley, Senate Majority Leader, discuss plans from the Democratic viewpoint for the special session as they lunch in the Capitol restaurant. Speaker Bankhead seemed to

Senate committee hears NLRB chairman. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, J. Warren Madden told the Senate Commerce Committee today he was doubtful that principles of the railway labor act could be applied successfully to the Maritime Industry. Chairman Madden

Senate Judiciary Committee considers president's request to increase membership of Supreme Court. Washington D.C. After a meeting today members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reported that opinion in their group was about evenly divided on wisdom of President Roosevelt's request for power to incr

Senate Judiciary Committee hears Attorney General. Washington, D.C., March 11. Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee today on the President's court reoganization plan, Robert H. Jackson, Assistant Attorney General, told the Committee that: "it is idle to contend, as many of the advocates o

Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner Pension Bill. Washington, D.C., May 15. Appearing as the first witness in favor of the Crosser-Wagner Railroad Pension Bill, George M. Harrison, President of the Railway Clerks Association and Chairman of the Railway Labor Executiv

Senate hears husband of tobacco heiress on monetary problems. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. James H.R. Cromwell, monetary expert and author of "In Defense of Capitolism," urged a senate agriculture subcommittee today to grant powers for the Federal Reserve Board to stabilize the dollar and increase the f

Senate hears husband of tobacco heiress on monetary problems. Washington, D.C., Aug. 4. James H.R. Cromwell, monetary expert and author of "In Defense of Capitolism", urged a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee today to grant powers for the Federal Reserve Board to Stabilize the dollar and increase the

Senate confirms Black 63-16 Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court with Mrs. Hugo L. Black were all smiles as they were surrounded by the Senate colleagues of Black following his confirmation by the Seante 63-16. In the photograph, left to right: Senators Fred H. B

Senate finance committee chairman outlines congressional drive for tax reduction. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. Holding his first press conference since start of special session, Chairman Pat Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee today outlined to newsmen his views regarding revision of the undistri

Senate committee told labor unions must accept responsibility in construction industry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Labor Unions must accept their responsibility in the construction industry, Charles G. Meyer, Wayside, Long Island, builder, told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee today. He test

Senate Committee questions Pennsy head. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Martin W. Clement, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, today told the Senate Rail Inquiry that there had never been any objection from the Interstate Commerce Commission to salaries paid Directors of the road. At the same time, C

Senate majority and minority leaders. Washington, D.C. Jan 14. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, (left) Democratic Majority Leader, and Senator Charles L. McNary, Republican Minority Leader, went into a huddle today to discuss plans for speedy action on the many bills to be introduced in the Senate during

Senate leaders leave White House conference on sit-down stike crisis. Washington, D.C., March 27. Senate majority leader Joseph T. Robinson, (left) and Vice President Garner as they left a White House conference today with President Roosevelt on the sit-down strike situation. Senator Robinson announ

Senate listeners. Washington, D.C., June 3. The Senate Chamber was practically empty today as most of the members "listened in" on the Joint Hearing of the Senate and House Labor Committees. Prominent business men testified on the Black-Connery Bill proposed to curtail sweatshop working conditions a

Senate Office Bldg. Barber Shop

Senate oldsters. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Both over 70, Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock, (left) of South Dakota at. and Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California, 74, are two of the eldest and hardest working members of the United States Senate. Both are natty dressers and their looks certainly

Senate Majority Leader takes a walk. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley prefers to walk thru the Senate subway instead of using the tram car on his way to the opening of the special session today, 11/15/37

Senate trio

Senate veterans. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, and Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California, pictured as they walked from the Senate chamber to the House to hear President Roosevelt address the joint session

Senate veterans discuss farm bill. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. No doubt these senate veterans, Senator George W. Norris (left) of Nebraska, and Senator Ellison "Cotton Ed" Smith of South Carolina, were discussing the Farm Bill as they rode the subway from the Senate office building to the Capitol. Se

Senate quizzes Wabash R.R. head. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Before the Senate Rail Inquiry today, A.K. Atkinson, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Wabash Railroad, testified that from January 1926 through January 1927, the road secretly purchased 231,319 shares of Lehigh Valley stock at

Senator Byrd tells press of governmental reorganization. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, Chairman of the Senate committee studying governmental reorganization, held a press conference shortly after President Roosevelt made public his plan for governmental reorganization

Senator & Mrs. Geo. Norris

Senator Barkley poses. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, makes himself ready for the camerman as he posed for this picture today. Those in the know on Capitol Hill believe Senator Barkley has the post of Senate Majority Leader in the bag, not with standing the popularit

Senator Borah stays on job. Washington, D.C. Aug. 30. While other senators are resting in their home states or visiting vacation spots, Senator William E. Borah, veteran Idaho legislator, remains in Washington and goes to his office every day. He is shown reading his morning mail. 8/30/27 *Abstract/

Senator addresses Jewish Congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Senator Capper, Republican of Kansas, speaking before the American Jewish Congress during its two-day meeting here at the Willard Hotel. In his address, Senator Capper spoke strongly in favor of the bill now pending in Congress making it

South Carolina Senator. Washington, D.C. June 7. A new informal snap of Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat of South Carolina. Chairman of the Senate Agricultural Committee, he is familiarly called "Cotton Ed" by his colleagues in the upper house. 6/7/37

Senator Glass passes 79th milestone. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Congratulations from both sides Democrats and Republicans alike. We're. on Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, today as he celebrated his 79th birthday. The veteran Virginia legislator is shown with Senator James F. Byrnes of South

Senator from Massachusetts. Washington, D.C., May 25. United States Senator Henry Cabot, Jr., Republican from Massachusetts, pictured as he attended a Senate hearing today, 5/25/37

Senator Joseph F. Guffey, of Penna., right with CY Cummings, a member of the Curtis Walker Democratic Club, and well known in Maryland's racing circles, snap as they greated each other at the Bowie meet

Senator Holt and Sister Jane. Washington D.C., July 29. Miss Jane Holt is shown with her brother Senator Rush Holt(Democrat) of West Virginia. Miss Holt who has been acting as secretary and hostess for her Senator brother for the past two years will announce her engagement to Ralph K. Chase, lawyer

Senator from Delaware. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Senator James Hugh. photographed while attending a meeting of the Currency Committee of the Senate.

Senator from Utah. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. A new informal snapshot of Senator William H. King of Utah

Senator Hattie Caraway, Ark. Left; and Senator Dixie Bibb Graves, Ala.

Senator from Kansas. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. Democratic Senator George McGill of Kansas, from a new informal picture made at his desk today. 11/4/37

Senator from Texas. Washington, D.C., May 11. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, seemed in a meditive mood today as he listened to witnesses at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, 5/11/37

Senator McCarran ignores salary increase. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Senator Pat McCarran designs a series of conferences with the representatives of organizations of government workers and officials of the Labor Dept. Preparatory to drafting a bill for the salary increases for government employees.

Senator Robinson & V.P. Garner & Lord Tweedsmuir

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the

Senator Vandenberg of Mich.

Senatorial shave. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Fred H. Brown, new Democratic Senator from New Hampshire, gets a last minute shave before going in the House chamber to hear President Roosevelt address the joint session

Senatorial headache. Washington, D.C., March 19. A veteran of many Senate investigations and hearings, Senator George W. Norris, of Nebraska, has discovered the present hearing on the President's Judiciary program just another headache. askans was snapped as he attended today's session. Se

Senator Tom. Connally of Texas

Senatorial trio. Washington, D.C., May 15. Like mailmen taking a walk on their day off, these powerful Senate figures were snapped while "listening in" on the Senate Judiciary hearing. Left to right: Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky; Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California; and Senator George W. No