Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Uncle Sam test brass alloys. Washington D.C. To determine the correct amount of alloys necessary for desired results in the making of castings and other uses, the U.S. Bureau of Standards is conducting daily tests. 600 different portions of the alloy are used at the present time. The tests are made

Uncle Sam's authority on Washingtonia. Washington, D.C., March 20. A walking text book of information on George Washington, Dr. John Clement Fitzpatrick is guardian for the 400 enormous volumes containing most of Washington's original letters, personal and private, and their answers, which are now c

UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James Westmoreland from Harlan County, Ky., appeared before the Civil Liberties Committee at the Capitol and told how the Harlan County Coal Company had discharged men, approximately 75 men, for union activity. Westmoreland also said com

Uncle Sam to standardize garmet sizes. Washington D.C., July 23. To enable fathers and mothers to order clothes with the confidence that a size 8 or 10, is all its supposed to be in length and breadth, the Bureau of Economics, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is undertaking the leadership of project

Uncle Sam spending $3,000,000 to make one map. Washington D.C. July 28. A huge photographic map which when completed will have cost $3,000,000, is being put together by the Agriculture Adjustment Administration, Department of Agriculture, in Washington. Approximately one-thrid of the entire land sur

Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government's experts on money matters met with Senate and House leaders today to discuss legislation to be submitted to the 75th session of Congress. A discussion was made at the conference to extend the life of important federal monetary le

Undersecretary of State. Washington, D.C., July 30. A new and informal picture of Sumner Welles, Undersecretary of State, made in his office a few days ago. Welles, who was recently promoted to this post, is a career diplomat, 7/30/37

Uncle Sam's labor musketeers. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward F. McGrady reported to his Chief, Secretary Perkins today on the current labor situation. McGrady reported everything q. but intimated there might be trouble in the maritime field, 8/26/37

Unemployment census blanks prepared for mailing. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. As rapidly as the presses in the Government Printing Office print the unemployment census blanks, workers trim and prepare them for mailing. 3,000,000 of the cards are printed daily as the pressmen keep the huge presses runni

Unidentified man at desk

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Comm

Union leaders see Labor Secretary. Washington, D.C. June 17. Following a conference with Secretary Perkins today Philip Murray, Chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, announced he would be glad to cooperate with the New Steel Mediation Board. In the photograph, left to right: Lee Pressm

Unloading supplies at Treasury procurement, 7th and D sts, S.W.

Unloading one of the presses

Unveil tablet to memory of founder of Mt. Vernon Seminary. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The unveiling of two tab. to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Somers, founder and head of the exclusive Mt. Vernon Seminary from 1875 to 1915. axed the. entenary celebration at the school today. Distinguishe

Urges age minimum age limit provisions in Connery-Black Bill. Washington, D.C. June 14. Testifying on the Black-Connery Wage and Hours Bill today, Rep. Robert Luce, of Massachusetts, urged the Seante and House Labor Committees to exempt from the wage provisions of the bill all persons under 21 yea

Utah Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Democrat of Utah, frequently uses the Senate subway as he travels to Senate sessions

Va. State Society grp. in costume. 2/37

Va. State Society. Mrs. Marjorie Sheffield & Mrs. Toomery, 2/37

V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where h

V.P. Garner & the new Senate from Arkansas Miller

Van Devanter at home. Washington, D.C., May 19th. Snapped while walking to his apartment today, Supreme Court Justice Willis Van Devanter told news men that he expects to spend most of his retirement on his farm in nearby Maryland

Vase disguise awarded prize at colorful ball in Capitol. Washington D.C. A prize well deserved was awarded to A. Richard Hill who attended Washington's colorful Bal Boheme Ball last night representing a Louis XIV vase. Receiving honorable mention for the most original costume Hill is shown being int

Very Rev. Noble C. Powell & Bishop James Freeman

Vermont legislator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Senator Ernest Gibson, Republican of Vermont, was back on the job for the special session which convened today, 11/15/37. Kansas Senator, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Senator Arthur Capper Veteran Republican Legislator from Kansas, snapped in the Capitol

Veterans advice for rookie Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Senator David I. Walsh, Democrat from Massachusetts, greets the new junior Senator, Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., Republican from the bay state. Senator Lodge is 34 years old. He covered the Capitol for a Boston newpaper about 10 years ago

Veteran California Senator celebrates 20th year in upper house. Washington, D.C., April 1. Unusually vigorous and alert despite his 70 years, Senator Hiram Johnson, Republican of California, will celebrate his twentieth year of service in the United States Senate tomorrow. He is shown receiving the

Veteran Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator George W. Norris, Independent-Republican from Nebraska, lights a stogie while attending the Senate Judiciary hearing the other day, 5/15/1937

Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator William E. Borah, Republican of Idaho, snapped as he attended a Senate hearing today, 5/24/1937

Veteran Senator from Idaho. Washington D.C. July 16. Senator William E. Borah, veteran legislator from Idaho, from a new informal snapshot made at his office yesterday, 7/14/37

Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington D.C. July 16. Senator William E. Borah, veteran Senator from Idaho, photographed in his office today. A great admirer of the late John Marshall, first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Senator Borah is shown gazing at a picture of the jurist which

Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 4. A new informal picture of Senator William E. Borah, made as he attended a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today. 12/4/37

Veterans at Jewish Congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Pictured above are three war veterans taking an active part in the two day session of the American Jewish Congress at the Willard Hotel. (Left to right) Harry D. Nierenberg of Washington, National Executive Committeeman of the Jewish Veterans

Veteran women pilots now with government. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. These four well known women pilots seem content to be grounded for awhile. They are now with the Bureau of Air Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce, and their jobs consists of cooperating with cities and towns throughout the Unite

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Business was at a standstill today in both houses of congress as republicans and democrats alike attended the opening game of the baseball season in Washington between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics.

Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Va., May 22. Vice President Garner was in a playful mood today as he sails down the Potomac with members of the National Press Club to attend their annual party at the marine's base here. The Vice President got a big hand as he took a turn at leading th

Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. Back from a vacation at his home in Texas, Vice President Garner was ready for action today as he resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate. Senator Key Pittman, who as President Pro Tem presided over the Senate during

Vice President in good company. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Accompanied by Senate Chaplain Rev. Ze Barney Phillips, Vice President Garner was an early arrival at the Capitol today for the opening special session called by President Roosevelt, 11/15/37

Victim of Chicago steel strike riot. Washington D.C. June 30. Attending today's hearing of the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Harry Harper of Chicago, claims he was a vicitim of the shooting by the police during the strike riots at the South Chicago Plant of the Republic Steel Corp., last May 30.

Vice President of the new Consumers Distribution Corporation. Washington, D.C., Sept. 2. The U.S. Government through the Resettlement Administration, has agreed to the operation of the entire business section of.

Vice president pulls number for secret unemployment census key. Washington, D.C., Nov. 19. Out of a Texas sombrero Vice President John. N. Garner today pulled out the Number 42--designating on a secret unemployment census key the postal routes of the country which will be sampled to determine accura

Vice president muses on 69th birthday. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. Describing himself as "the spare tire of the Government", Vice President John N. Garner, reaching his 69th milestone today, blows smoke-rings and muses over the success he has attained in nearly a half-century of service as a lawmaker

View from new Federal Reserve building. Washington, D.C., May 12. Members of the Federal Reserve Board will get this view form their offices in the new building which is now nearing completion. On the right can be seen the Capitol, Monument, Navy and Munitions building

View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait of the late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns was hung at the Capitol for the first time today. The first to view it were Speaker William B. Bankhead (left) and Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee, Cronies of the late Speaker fo

Virginia Senator hikes to opening Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. The veteran Virginia Senator Carter Glass, who celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, snapped as he walked thru the Capitol subway to attend the opening session of the 75th Congress

Virginia Senator. Washington, D.C. Jan 13. Democratic Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Governmental Reorganization

Virginia Senator. Washington D.C. July 9. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Chairmand of the Special Senate Committee on reorganization of the Executive Branch of the Government, as he presided at the hearing of the Committee today, 7/9/37

Visiting Nurses Society Council, 5/37

Visiting Nurses Society, 5/37

Virginia style ham. did Mrs. Mark Bristol. ze when she baked Virginia style. a couple of hams for friends a few years ago that would eventually develop into a lucrative business for her. The flavor of the hams so intrigued the friends that they passed the word on to others and as a result

Wagner Labor Relations Act being frustrated by some municipal officials, NLRB chairman charges. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors today, NLRB Chairman Warren Madden charged that the Wagner Labor Relations Act was being frustrated in some communities by municipal of

Waka Yamada

Walk 800 miles to attend Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C. June 16. Two Venezuelan Boy Scouts, Rafael Petit, left and Juan Carmona, right, examining their boots after tramping 25 miles a day for two years in order to attend the Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington the left Caraca, Januray 11, 1935 ar

Waiting for new justice. Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. Reporters and news photographer waiting outside the home of Clifford J. Burr, near Alexandria, Va., today for Justice Black. Shortly after returning from Europe yesterday, Justice Black went into seclusion and has refused to be interviewed or phot

Waiting to enter Supreme Court chamber. Washington, D.C., Oct. 4. A crowd gathered in the Supreme Court Building as early as 8 A.M. today waiting for a chance to enter the court chamber and witness the swearing in of Justice Hugo L. Black. 10/4/37

Wallace endorses new AAA. Washington, D.C., May 28. Appearing before the House Agricultural Committee today, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace flatly endorsed the proposed act "Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1937" which was recently drawn up. It has been estimated that the new program would

Wallace appears before senate Agri. committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace, left; shaking hands with Senator George Norris of Neb. After Wallace explained details of his "ever normal granary" proposal to members of the Senate Agricultural Committee. 11/17/37

Walter H. Maloney of Mo. Commissioner Bituminous Coal

Walter H. Maloney of Mo. member of the Bituminous Coal Commission *See

White House caller. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. Walter Chrysler, automobile magnate, was a White House caller today. He refused to divulge the nature of his conversation with President Roosevelt. 10/8/37