Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

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. seated: Elmer Thomas, Ellison Smith (Chairman). Standing: John Bankhead, Carl Hatch, Lynn Frazier, Allen Ellender, Guy Gillette, William Bulow

. Securities & Exchange Com

. Rep. Jas. Shanley of Conn

. with American Federation with Gen. Edwin Martinez, Mr. Joseph Kiss, National Secy

. with American Federation with Gen. Edwin Martinez.American Federation,General Edwin Martinez,Mr. Joseph Kiss,National Secretary

10 per cent railroad rate increase benefits motor carriers--ICC Commissioner Eastman. Washington, D.C., April 13. ICC Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee that he believed the 10 per cent rate increase granted the railroads last summer has been "Of more

103 union presidents meet with Green to urge Congress to change WPA wage-hour rates. Washington, D.C., July 12. Leaders of the American Federation of Labor's national and international unions met today to plan methods of persuading Congress to restore old wage and hour rates of pay for WPA workers w

1939 Foreign Affairs Committee meeting

1940 G.O.P. hopefuls? Washington, D.C., April 21. The American Society of Newspaper Editors dinner at the Willard Hotel commanded a goodly crop of 40 possibilities, and here a few on the GOP side talk it over with William Allen White, Emporia, Kansas, Editor and President of the Society. Left to rig

Douglas dons robes of Supreme Court Justice. Washington, D.C., April 17. William Orville Douglas, 40 year old successor to retired Justice Louis D. Brandeis, today donned the robes of an associate Justice of the Supreme Court and took his place on the bench at noon today. Here he is in his new robes

25 cents, costs of producing gallon of whisky, Monopoly Committee told. Washington, D.C., March 16. The Monopoly Committee was told today by James E Friel, Vice President and Treasurer of Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Inc., that the cost of producing a gallon of Kentucky Bourbon Whisky was between 2

2417 Otis St., NE; daughter in cherry blossoms

30 pound cherry pie for president. Washington, D.C., July 6. A 30 pound cherry pie was accepted for President Roosevelt today by Presidential Secretary Edwin M. Watson from nineteen year old Jean Halmond, Queen of Michigan's National Cherry Festival. The queen flew here to make the presentation of t

A kiss for Justice McReynolds on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Celebrating his 77th birthday today, associate Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds is given a kiss by 12-year old Betty Fallon as he leaves his home for the Supreme Court Chamber. Betty is the daughter of McReynold's

A fragment of largest shooting star placed in Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C., April 4. This 2,000 pound meteorite, probably a fragment of one of the largest shooting stars which have struck the earth, has been added to the meteorite collection of the Smithsonian Institution. It was found

A maid sees that her knight isn't being framed. Annapolis, Md., April 15. Dorothy Wood, 5, saw to it that her small friend, 'Chuck' Andrews, 3, wasn't being framed by some of the boys who hang around. places. She laced on his gloves herself. The occasion was the Naval Academy's 20th Annual Juni

A couple of champs mixing up. Annapolis, Md., April 15. The Navy Junior Boxing Championships for sons of Naval Officers stationed at the Naval Academy here got underway today with much action and little in the way of bloodshed. This 20th annual tournament was entered by more than 100 lads ranging fr

A new Civil Service Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., July 8. Arthur S. Flemming, republican, recently named a member of the United States Civil Service Commission to succeed Samuel H. Ordway Jr., resigned, today was administered the oath of office. Left to right: Mrs. Marjorie D. Hansen, D

A new exterior view of the recently built Venezuelan Embassy in Wash., D.C.

A tip to a youngster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Robert Taft from Ohio today asked the advice of old timer Senator Arthur Vandenberg from Michigan upon certain matters. Senator Taft is a newcomer to Congress this year and is following advice given by those who 'know the ropes,' 1/17/39

A.F. of L. Council meets to consider truce with C.I.O. Washington, D.C., Following a surprising speech over radio networks last night by John L. Lewis, the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor met this afternoon to consider peace proposals to settle differences between the Congress

A.M. Loomis, Insular Secy. of Nat'l Dairy Union, March 1939

A.F. of L. Head presents scroll to president of cigar makers union. Washington, D.C., July 27. William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, today presented to R.E. Van Horn, President of the Cigar Makers Union, and illuminated scroll in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the uni

A.L.P.A. 1939, Fight Infantile Paralysis. William Green Award, Labor's Committee for the Celebration of the President's Birthday

Acting Secretary of the navy principal speaker at Arlington Armistice Day ceremonies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Speaking within the shadow of the Unknown Soldier's Tomb at Arlington National Cemetery today, acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison urged the nation to keep faith her world war dea

Academic reception of the honorable delegates of universities, colleges and societies, Catholic University. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Among the many who attended the solemn observance of the semicentennial of the founding of the Catholic University of America where William W. Bishop, Librarian of t

Rep. Aloe Murdock of Utah, member of the committee investigating the Nat'l Labor Relations Board, Sept. 1939

Administration leaders explain works financing bill in radio round table. Washington, D.C., July 24. Leaders of the administration fight to pass intact the so-called 'spend-lend' bill under the Federal Works Agency, tonight went on the air to explain the bill. The round table on the 'Works Financing

Admiral Leahy confers with Puerto Rican Officials

Admirals at House get together. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Rear Admiral A.J. Hepburn, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, and Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook, all poring over maps of the Pacific Ocean at the hearings over

Admiral Leahy confers with Puerto Rican officials about new post as Governor. Washington, D.C., June 14. Admiral William D. Leahy, who is scheduled to be the next governor of Puerto Rico met today at his office with a group of Puerto Rican political leaders to discuss his new post. Left to right: Ma

Admiral Leahy confers with Puerto Rican Officials Trim

Advisory Committee of National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs, Republican National Committee. Miss Marion Martin, Assistant Chairman, Republican National Comte.; Mrs. Charles W. Lewis, Baltimore, Md., treasurer; Mrs. Eleanor Snodgrass, Repub. Indiana Federation of WRC; Mrs. Albert Vestal, 4t

After 1946 U.S. under no obligation to defend Philippines, Senate Committee told. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. When independence is granted the Philippines in 1946 the United States will be absolved from defending the islands from foreign aggression, general Charles Burnett, Chief of the War Departmen

AF of L textile workers gird up loins for battle with CIO organizers. Washington, D.C., May 8. R.J. Watt, American Labor Representative of the International Labor Office at Geneva, and Francis J. Gorman, President of the AF of L United Textile Workers discussing plans of a fight against organizing e

AF of L returned charter of textile workers to seal peace after CIO bolt. Washington, D.C., May 10. AF of L President William Green today returned the AF of L charter to the United Textile Workers Union and appealed to other CIO affiliates to return to the mother group in order that labor unity migh

AF of L meets to try to solve WPA strikes. Washington, D.C., July 12. William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, today pledged to presidents of 103 unions to do everything in the federation's power to persuade Congress to rescind the new wage provisions that reduced hourly rates.

Agnes Reynolds and Joseph P Lash 1939

AG&E Vice President tells S.E.C. of $5000 a month mystery man employed by his company in Capital. Washington, D.C., May 16. Fred S. Burroughs, Vice President of the Associated Gas and Electric Co., spread before the Securities and Exchange Commission today the story of how his firm retained a man at

Agnes Reynolds and Joseph P Lash 1939 (cropped)

Airplane manufacturer. Washington, D.C., May 26. A new informal picture of Glenn Martin, airplane manufacturer. He has his factory in Baltimore, Md.

Alabama's Supreme Court Justice and wife at negro singer's concert with Senator Sherman Minton. Washington, D.C., April 9. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, Mrs. Black, and Senator Sherman Minton talking together during intermission of Marian Anderson's open air concert at the Lincoln Memorial this

Alabama representative. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Rep. Luther Johnson of Texas

Alabama Democrat. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Rep. Luther Johnson, democrat. Alabama

Alex Barry and James Mott, seated. Ben S. Fisher and Guy Cordoni, standing

Alexandrovitch Oumansky, new Soviet ambassador

Allen, Bloom and Vorys share a laugh

AMA descends upon Wagner hearing today. Washington, D.C., May 25. Probably the most impressive group of physicians ever to appear before a Senate body today occupied the hearings of the Senate Committee holding hearings on the Wagner Health Bill. Armed with statistics and lengthy statements, a group

Amb. Horinouchi, Dr. Edward Hughes, Madame Horinouchi, dinner for Japanese Ambassador

American Bar Association. Washington, D.C., May 10. The spring luncheon meeting of the section of International and Comparative Law-American Bar Association- was held here today. Recently the association took cognizance of the fact that relief from international double taxation is an essential part

American Legion Commander. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Stephen F. Chadwick, National Commander of the American Legion, photographed today at the meeting of the House Veteran's Legislation Committee, 1-25-39

American Youth Congress Leaders 1939

Amlie with committeemen investigating him. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. With apparently no resentment toward committee members who are questioning his fitness for membership in the ICC, former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie posed with them. Left to right: Senator Edwin C. Johnson, Chairman, Amlie, Senator Clyde

Amr Hassan Bey, son of the Egyptian Minister and Mme. Bey

Amr Hassan Bey, son of the Egyptian Minister and Mme. Hassan Bey

An Aviation forum. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Harvey L. Williams, left, representing Governor Raymond E. Baldwin of Connecticut, and Casey Jones, veteran flyer, snapped at the National Aviation Forum being held at the Mayflower Hotel. Jones spoke on "the contribution of the trade schools to aviation

And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Representing the Rosebud Tribe of the Sioux Indians of South Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk and Chief Steven Brave Bird were in Washington today to describe conditions at Rosebud So. Dakota, before the Senate Committee. Enroute, they dropped

Annual American Red Cross convention gets under way. Washington, D.C., April 24. Members of the American Red Cross and Junior Red Cross joined hands today in efforts to make this year's convention, which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the organization, an outstanding success. Pictured at the i

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Potential presidential timber Paul McNutt arrived in good humor, as usual, at the annual Gridiron dinner in Washington, D.C.