Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Stephen Gibbons, Asst. Sec. of the Treas. and Dr. Edw. G. Dolan, Register of the Treas.

Steve Early press conf.

Straus holds off housing requests. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Nathan Straus of New York, who took over the United States Housing Authority today, served notice on states and municipalities that the new agency cannot receive applications for new projects under the new $550,000,000 housing and slum cle

Striking Seamen see Secretary Roper. Washington, D.C. Jan. 18. A committee of striking seamen from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, called on Secretary of Commerce Roper today to protest against provisions of the Copeland Saftey-At-Sea Act. In the photograph, left to right, seated: Patr

Striking Seamen naps as mates picket Commerce Department. Washington, D.C. Jan. 18. Tired and weary this striking seaman found the running board of a nearby auto a comfortable place to sleep as his mates picketed the Commerce Department today as a protest against provisions of the Copeland Safety-At

Striking Seamen picket Commerce Department. Washington, D.C. Jan. 18. A cold drenching rain failed to dampen the spirit of nearly 500 east coast seamen from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, as they picketed the Commerce Department today as a protest against provisions of the Copeland Sa

Study plan for early independence of Philippines. Washington, D.C., April 19. Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre, (left) and Manuel Quezon, President of the Philippines, pictured as they attended the initial session of a joint conference of American and Philippine experts to survey the ec

Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. The downpour of rain during the last inaugural ceremonies has resulted in congressional action creating the Capitol Auditorium Commission in efforts to have constructed an auditorium in which to hold indoor inaugurations or great na

Subs for Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is at his home in Texas fishing, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem, will preside over the sessions of the United States Senate. Senator Pittman is from Nevada. 6/14/37

Sunrise services at Arlington. Washington, D.C., March 26. The wintry winds failed to dampen the spirit of thousands who journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery today for the Easter Sunrise Services. Mrs. Roosevelt attended the services which were conducted uner the auspices of the Knights Templar

Supreme Court up with docket clerk reports to Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., March 30. The United States Supreme Court is well up with its docket, Charles Elmore Cropley, Clerk of the Court, informed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The statement given the committee by Cropley co

Supreme Court "rock of ages" says Rabbi. Washington, D.C., April 21. Rabbi William F. Rosenblum of New York urged the Senate Judiciary Committee today to reject president's court program and "keep America safe from crackpots and the lunatic fringe." That the supreme judiciary is the rock of ages aga

Supreme Court possibility. Washington, D.C. Aug 5. Another whose name is being prominently mentioned as an appointee to the Supreme Court bench is Stanley F. Reed, U.S. Solicitor General. He is shown leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt, 8/5/37

Supreme Court appointee faces movie cameras. Washington, D.C. Aug. 12. Shortly after he was nominated as a member of the United States Supreme Court today, Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama, faced a battery of ground cameras on the steps of the Capitol. During the next few days the face of the new Ju

Supreme Court of the United States - Hughes Court 1937-1938

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Sutherland celebrates birthday at work. Washington, D.C., Mar. 25. Justice George Sutherland of the Supreme Court celebrated his 75th birthday at work in his office at the Supreme Court today. He is the fourth member of the court to reach 75

Sworn in as administrator of Public Contracts Division of Department of Labor. Washington D.C. L. Metcalfe Walling was today sworn in as Administrator of the Public Contracts Division of the Department of Labor which is enforcing the provisions of the Walsh-Healy Act. Walling has been Director of th

Tabulating machines at F.H.A.

T.A.M. Craven, Chairman of the Federal Communications, looking over his new commission

T.A.M. Craven of the Federal Comm. Comm. looking over his new commission with Thomas J. Slowie, Sec. of the commission, right

Tabulation of unemployment census returns begun in capital. Washington, D.C., Nov. 24. Counting of the returns from the millions of unemployed census questionnaires sent out last week was begun today in a specifically rented warehouse by hundreds of clerks employed for the task. This is a general vi

Taft to head mobilization for human needs Washington D.C June 29. Preceding a call upon President Roosevelt at the White House today, Charles P. Taft, accepted the National Chairmanship of the Community Mobilization for Human Needs, appointment of the Steel Meditation Board Chairman to head a campai

TAM Craven at desk 1937-07-26

Takes oath. Washington, D.C. June 5. John J. Keegan, new member of the United States Employees' Compensation Commission, being administered the oath of office by Mrs. Lillian K. Stamm, Assistant Secretary to the Commission. 6/5/37

Takes oath of office as member of Social Security board. Washington, D.C., Aug. 9. George E. Bigge, of Providence, Rhode Island, today taking the oath of office as a member of the Social Security Board to succeed the former Chairman John J. Winant. A former professor of economics at Brown University

Tallulah-and William-Bankhead-1937

Tax advice to Mrs. Roosevelt routine Treasury precedent, Congressional Committee told. Washington D.C. July 28. In ruling that a radio contract did not result in taxable income for Ms. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Treasury merely followed precedents, Robert H. Jackson, Assistant Attorney General told

Tastes just like candy, says Washington girl as she samples stickum for U.S. Stamps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. Visiting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing after lunch today, Mrs. Etta Johns tried the stickum of 500 stamps for dessert. The bureau is always on the lookout for ways to make their sta

Tax experts

Teacher and scholar meet again. Washington, D.C., April 1. Memories of school days were recalled today when Dean Harry M. Bates of the Michigan Law School, faced Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, across the witness table in voicing his opposition against the Presi

Telegraphs flashing the news all over the country at 3:00 pm, 9/10/37

Tells of hasty "shopping tour." Washington, D.C., May 12. Charles T. O'Neal, President of the Chicago and Ester Illinois Railroad, tells the Senate Railroad Financing Committee of his hasty "shopping tour" in October 1931 for a loan to meet immediate obligations of the O. & E.I. The road finally pro

Tenders resignation to president. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Lyle T. Alverson, Chairman of the National Emergency Council, leaving the White House today after submitting his resignation to President Roosevelt. After the President accepted the position for a limited time and he was anxious to return

Terrorism witness before Senate. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Yelverton Cowherd, of Birmingham, Ala. testified today before La Follette's Committee on Civil Liberties that he was retained as Chairman of a "Special Americanization Committee" of the American Legion. He also testified that Walter J. Hanna

Testifies before Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C. March 11. Robert Shannon, Vice President of the Radio Corporation of America Manufacturing Co. testified before the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee today how he engaged 200 guards and an additional number of "Missionary" workers for

Testing airplanes lenses used in map making. Washington, D.C., May 6. Dr. F.E. Washer of the U.S. Bureau of Standards testing the lens for the airplane cameras that are used by the Army and Navy. There are lights in the rear of the columnmeters and exposures are made on the photographic plate in fro

Testimony of Chicago cop climaxes stormy session of Civil Liberties Committee. Washington D.C. July 1. Testimony of Sergt. Lawrence Lyons, Chicago police officer in charge of one of the details participating in the Memorial Day riot in which 10 marching steel strikers were killed, climaxed a stormy

Testing cosmetics. Washington D.C. July 10. The department of Agriculture is making tests everyday in order to get cosmetics under the Pure Food and Drug Act, Mrs. C.W. West seated is helping Mrs. R. Goodman make a test on cold cream and other facial creams.

Testing cosmetics for the government. Washington D.C. July 10- Mrs. R. Goodman, is shown sitting with Mrs. C.R. West applying dye for the hair, some dyes contain lead and the poison in the dye may lead to chronic poisoning, the Department of Agriculture is continually on the lookout for false labels

Testing cosmetics at Department of Agriculture Washington D.C. July 10. Dr. D.C. Grove, of the Dept. of Agriculture is shown giving a shakedown test of different creams to get the fattening material from the product.

Testing food at procurement Treasury Dept.

Thad H. Brown-1937-10-7

Texas senator sponsors son before U.S. Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., May 24. Ben Connally, son of the United States Senator from Texas, was today admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Ben is shown leaving the court with his father, who introduced the youngster to members of

Texas Solon leaves for Roosevelt's pow-wow. Annapolis, MD. June 25. Rep. Maury Maverick, of Texas was the first to board the boat for Jefferson Island today enroute to attend the President's party and confab for Democratic members of Congress. The diminutive Texan is shown being instructed in the us

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, combats the Washington weather by shedding his coat while working in his office on Capitol Hill. Just now the fiery Texan is advocating a sweeping investigation of the entire government relief set-up.

Texas senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The veteran U.S. Senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard is busily engaged these days preparing for the opening of the special session Congress on November 15. This picture was made at Senator's office today. 11/4/37

Texas Solon goes back to studies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, went back to his classes at St. Mary's University during the recent recess of Congress, studying economics and government. The honor roll just released from the University at San Antonio showed the f

The Bam still a favorite. Washington D.C. July 7. Although out of baseball for the last few years, "Babe" Ruth still retains his popularity with the millions of baseball fans the country over. With Mrs. Ruth the "Babe" is shown autographing a ball for an admirer at the All-Star game today at Griffit

The Ambassador's residence, Nanking, China

The females seem to be in the. Washington, D.C., Mar. 25. At the Senate Judiciary hearing today at the Capitol were left to right: Mrs. W.R. Harris of Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo, wife of Senator McAdoo of California

The evidence. Washington, D.C. June 11. A returned mail package was placed in evidence at the Senate Post Office Committee hearing today when First Assistant Postmaster General appeared to defend the charges against the Post Office Department of refusal to deliver mail thru strike picket lines. Howe

The Capitol from the Apex Building The new home of the Federal Trade Commission

The Herald-Review. Decatur, Ill. M. Haine ?, Rep. Hugh M. Riney placing wreath on GAR statue, 4/6/1937

The Ministers to and from Norway. Washington, D.C., May 20. Mrs. Harriman the newly confirmed Minister to Norway was the guest of honor at a luncheon given by Senator and Mrs. Joe Robinson of Ark. at the Capitol today. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman (right) is shown chatting with the Minister from Norway W

The lady from Alabama. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Alabama's Junior Senator, Mrs. Dixie Bibb Graves was back at her desk at the Capitol today and eager for the opening of the special session which convenes on Monday. She was appointed to the senate by her husband Gov. Bibb Graves to fill seat vacated

The public reference room at S.E.C.

The tents for the 25,000 Scouts who are attending the Boy Scout Jamboree 22776v

The Starr King statue in Capitol

The white of the egg or the albumen of the egg is sent thru a screen separating the heavy from the thin. The more heavy the better the egg