Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee opened hearings today on the bill just introduced by Senator Guy M. Gillette (seated) to divorce the marketing of petroleum from the refining production and transportation, P.E. Hadlick, Secretary of the National Oil

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (right) of Missouri, who today opposed the proposed rail wage cut before the President's fact finding board, gets a bit of last minute information from Max Lowenthal, counsel for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. In contending

While newsmen take notes, Chairman Dies of House Committee investigating Un-American activities, proofs & reads his statement replying to Pres. Roosevelt's attack on the Committee, Oct. 26, 1938

White House callers. Washington, D.C., June 8. Harry H. Schaffer, Commander-N-Chief of the Jewish war veterans, arriving at the White House today with Brig. Gen. John T. Hines, (right) Director of the U.S. Veterans Bureau, for a call on President Roosevelt, 6/8/38

White House Caller. Washington, D.C., Aug. 16. Sen. Elbert Thomas, D. of Okla, leaving the White House today after thanking Pres. Roosevelt for coming thru his state, 8/16/38

White House cop admitted to U.S. Court practice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 12. Ira Lee Law, an arm of the law at the White House, that is a member of the White House police force, was sworn in yesterday as an attorney at law. Ordinarily one of the more modest members of the force. he has worn the unifo

White House gold piano replaced with new instrument. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. The gold piano which has occupied its place in the east room of the White House for years is to be replaced with a new one. It is the gift of Theodore Steinway. The old one will be placed in the National Museum. Mr. Stei

White House reception for Judiciary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes and Mrs. Hughes are shown as they left their residence for the White House reception for the Supreme Court and the Judiciary, 1/11/38

White House secretaries

White House steps renovated. Washington, D.C., June 24. For some reason while putting up a new fence around the White House, the stone steps leading to the executive offices were removed and are to be replace with steps of a smaller width, 6/24/38

White House secretary "works out" at Alfalfa Club outing. Frederick, Md. June 4. Presidential Secretary Marvin H. McIntyre found time to get in a little real "bag punching" as he relaxed with members of Congress and other high government officials at. Alfalfa Club outing today on the estate of

Wife of CIO Head attends Mine Workers Convention. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Mrs. John L. Lewis, wife of the CIO Head and President of the United Mine Workers, listens attentively as her husband delivers the opening speech at the 35th annual convention of the UMWA today. Lewis declared that labor wi

Wife of Secretary of State first to enroll in Red Cross for 1939. Washington, D.C., Sept. 26. To Mrs.Cordell Hull, wife of the Secretary of State, went the honor today of becoming the first official Red Cross member in the nation during the roll call for 1939. Her membership was immediately flown to

Wife of Agriculture Secretary guest of Secretary. Washington, D.C., Oct. 29. National Girl Scout week was officially opened in Washington today with Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, as guest of honor of the Scouts at the National Girl Scout Little House. She is shown cutt

Wife of Secretary of State greets Mary Pickford as both are guests of newspaper women. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Secretary of State, greets Mary Pickford, America's movie sweetheart for more than a decade, as both were honor guests of the Women's National Press Club a

Willard Thorp, Leon Henderson, Wm. E. Borah

Will introduce new railroad bill at this session. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of California, working on the new railroad bill he will introduce at this session of Congress, 12/29/38

Will lead Democrats in Senate this session. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. After a harmonious caucus which lasted only 20 minutes, Senate Democrats today re-elected unanimously Senator Alben W. Barkley as Majority Leader. At the same time, Senator J. Ham Lewis of Illinois, who considered resigning annou

William Alexander Julian - April 18, 1938

William H. Jackson & Robert W. Wilson

William Prentiss, Jr., Chief National bank, Examiner of the 15th Federal Reserve Dist.

William Kaplovitz, Assistant Gen. Counsel, F.C.C. Fox Broadcasting Mag.

Willis Ballinger, Fed. Trade. Comm.

Willis Mahoney at White House

Winner in Pennsylvania primary. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator James J. Davis, republican of Pennsylvania, was elected today following his victory in the Pennsylvania primaries when he defeated his opponet G. Mason Owlett for the Reublican Senatorial nomination, 5/18/38

Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Guy. M. Gillette, winner over Rep. Otha Werin in the recent Iowa primary, happily displays sheaf of congratulatory telegrams and letters on his victory as he returned to the Capitol today, 6/11/38

Winners of the Collier Trophy. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. The Collier Trophy, considered aviation's highest honor, was won today by two army aviators, they were credited with flying the first pressure cabin airplane anywhere in the world. Maj. Carl F. Green, left and Capt. Alfred H. Johnson, both o

Wisconsin cheese. V.P. Garner & Sen. F. Ryan Duffy, Wisconsin, 3/5/38

Woman doctor urges women be allowed to serve in U.S. Army on equal basis as men. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. If Congress acts favorably on resolution recently adopted by the American Medical Women's Association, women may yet serve in the United States Army with rank, uniform and pay commensurate to

Women International League for Peace and Freedom

Won't be long now! Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. Although Congress will not convene until next January, workmen are already putting the Capitol in tip-top shape. Workmen are pictured repairing the steps on the Senate side of the building, 9/22/38

Woodrings see Kansas G.W.U. game. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Secretary of War and Mrs. Harry H. Woodring with their two children; Melissa and Marcus Coolidge were spectators at today's gridiron tilt between Kansas and George Washington Universities, 11/12/38

Work on Mellon's gift to National Capitol progressing rapidly. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3.

Work on Mellon's gift to National Capitol progressing rapidly. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Construction of the new National Gallery of Art, a gift of the late Andrew Mellon to the United Stated Government, is progressing rapidly. The building, which is expected to be the most beautiful and one of the

Workmen making up sections of the vaulted roof. When the steel skeleton is completed, it is swung into position on the foundation by a gigantic crane. Each section is about 12 feet wide and 112 feet across. When in position, concrete is poured forming a solid roof

World industrialists meeting in Capitol. Washington, D.C., Sept. 19. Men who manage industry in all parts of the world gathered in the Capitol today as delegates to the Seventh International Management Congress. Pictured just before the opening session are, left to right: William L. Batt, President

WPA Administrator appears before Senate Relief Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 17. Corrington Gill, Asst. WPA Administrator told the Senate Committee on relief today that large numbers of rural families are facing serious deprivation, Gill declared that at least 3,500,000 families. At more than on

WPA Head urges expansion of Federal Works Program. Washington, D.C., April 8. In urging an expansion of the Federal Works Program and Social Security Aids, WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins told the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee today that about 18,000,000 men, women, and children in 6,000

WPA Administrator Hopkins indicates to house plan to increase relief load. Washington, D.C., April 20. Appearing before the House Appropriations Committee today, WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins indicated in his testimony he was preparing to increase the relief load during the first seven months duri

WPA Administrator. Washington, D.C., May 19. A new informal picture of Harry Hopkins, Works Progress Administrator, 5/19/38

Worried diplomat. Washington, D.C., Sept. 27. Seemingly upset and worried, Czechoclovakian Minister Vladimir Hurban is pictured leaving the State Department today after a conference with Secretary Hull. The Minister returned to Capitol last night to resume his post after a visit to his home country

Wreath placed by Willard Carin at Arlington, 11/9/38

WPA Administrator indicates time left to decide on entering Chicago Mayoralty race. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt, Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes indicates with his fingers that he has two days left in which to decide whether

WPA workers protest relief cuts. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. WPA workers from 26 states, head by David Lasser, President of the Workers Alliance, today protested to Assistant Administrator Aubrey Williams the recent cuts in relief. Their kicks were against the current wage scales, geographical wage d

Young Ford blames ICC. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. ICC order that all railroads use heavy equipment caused the Fords to sell the Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Road in 1929, Edsel Ford, (right) President of the Ford Motor Co., told Chairman Burton K. Wheeler of the Senate rail inquiry today

Youngest Solon. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. At 25 years of age, re-elect Lindley Beckworth, Democrat of Texas, becomes the youngest member of the National House of Representatives. He is pictured at his desk shortly after arriving at the Capitol to prepare for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12

Negro contralto and the great emancipator. Washington, D.C., April 9. Not since Shirley Temple visited Washington last year has anybody been photographed before the sculpture of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial here. Here is Marian Anderson, singer, who gave an open air concert before the Memorial th

A.F. Hinrichs. Dept. of Labor

Comrade Amlie" question refuted by ICC nominee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Thomas R. Amlie, Presidential appointee to the ICC, told the Senate Committee investigating his qualifications that his introduction as 'Comrade Amlie' at a mass meeting in Chicago in 1934 was unimportant. He pointed out that

Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games f

Ham and Eggs" advocate presents view to House. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Carl S. Kegley, advocate of California's '$30-Every- Thursday' or 'Ham and Eggs' plan, together with representatives of the General Welfare Federation and the Townsend Plan, each giving his respective view to the House Ways and

Man with the hoe," Rep. Newt Mills. Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Rep. Newt V. Mills, of Louisiana, who was a cotton planter in his state before coming to Washington, obliged the photographer today by demonstrating how he looks at the end of a hard day of 'choppin cotton'. One must overlook the hat and

Taste test" of ice cream made from salt preserved cream. Method for preserving cream. 6. The preserved cream makes tasty ice cream as this picture of Miss. Mary E. Sarber, left, and Miss Luella Dever, Department of Agriculture employees, indicates, 1-26-39

Psst. don't look now, but you're a Supreme Court Justice." Washington, D.C., March 24. Awaiting the speedy decision of the Judiciary Sub-committee of the Senate in the Appropriations Committee Room, William O. Douglas, former S.E.C. Chairman and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court, was pleasingl

Office politics" suggested as official is unable to account for presence of employee. Washington, D.C., March 30. The old cry of 'Office politics' was raised today as the subject of a Senatorial Investigation. Miss Bertha Longergan, Miss Margaret Stanley and Howard P. Locke are pictured at the heari

No more war" to Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Col. Edwin M. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate received over 66,780 letters pleading against war. Pictured here are Col. Edwin M. Halsey, left, and Vice President Garner, right. Col. Halsey handed the whole situation over to the Vice P

$7,300,000 sought for training civilian pilots. Washington, D.C., March 20. Robert Hinkley, left, a member of the Civil Aeronautics Authority, today declared before the House Ways and Means Committee that the aggressor nations had "Startled us into action" as he sought for the CAA an appropriation o

. (downstairs) Monument, Washington, D.C

. Brewers Girls softball team, New Orleans, La. & Sen. Ellender

. College. girls, Cong. Jarman