Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Presidential timber, Thomas E. Dewey and his Campaign Manager, Russell Sprague, as they attended the annual Gridiron dinner in honor of the President

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Alfred Landon, former nominee for President, left, and Rep. Joseph Martin, right, seen together in the elevator on their way to the annual dinner honoring the president

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Lord Lothian, British Ambassador to the United States, left, did not know Paul McNutt, right, until an ambitious photographer introduced them--for picture possibilities--at the annual Gridiron dinner tonight in Washington, D.C.

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Justice Felix Frankfurter, as he checked his hat and coat before attending the annual Gridiron dinner in honor of the president

Another skimmer for vice president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Vice President John N. Garner doffs his latest skimmer. This time it is a pitch helmet made of rice and was presented to the V.P. by officials of the National Rice Festival to be held at Crowley, La., November 7, 1939

Anti tax poster put up by Chamber president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. 'Less taxes, more jobs' reads the poster being pasted up by George H. Davis. It is the first of 25,000 such signs which will be put up all over the nation as part of a drive for reduction in taxes by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Apostolic delegate sees reporters in new headquarters. Washington, D.C., April 20. The most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the U.S., received reporters and photographers for the first time today in his new quarters to which the staff recently moved. The new marble buildings is

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave internationa

Archie Lockhead coming into office from Marganthau's, 2-23-39

Archie Lockhead, 2-23-39

Archie Lockhead's office. He is facing camera on extreme left, 2-23-39

Archie Lockhead's office force with stock & bond tickers, 2-23-39

Appointed to new post in Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. A photograph of Henry P. Chandler, who was recently appointed to the newly created post of Director of Administrative Office of the United States Courts

Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator John E. Miller, democrat of Arkansas, 3-2- 39

Arkansas Senator Hattie W. Caraway

Armistice Day services at Arlington. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. General view of the services at Arlington National Cemetery today to mark the 21st anniversary of the signing of the armistice. In delivering the principal speech, acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison urged the nation to keep fai

Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. General Malin Craig, Chief of Staff, U.S.A., Representative Andrew J. May, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Secretary of War Harry Woodring looking over plans for a future Army Building Program.

Army leaders questioned by House Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Brig. Gen. George P. Tyner, left, Assistant Chief of Staff, today told the House Military Affairs Committee that the U.S. Should 'not send its soldiers in the field with antiquated weapons'. He said the $110,000

Army and Corps area Commanders meet with Woodring and Chief of Staff. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. A conference held yesterday at the War Department between Army and Corps area commanders and the Secretary of War and Chief of Staff was held to plan intensive training of the army for the next six months

Art plus diplomacy. Washington, D.C., May 13. Miss Virginia Chang, star of the Chinese Cultural Theater, yesterday changed her role of Queen to the role of bride. She was married in the beautiful Gardens of Twin Oaks, the Chinese Embassy, to Kien-Wen Yu, second secretary of the embassy. The simple C

As soon as pedigreed chicks break their shell they are banded on the wing and given a number

As special presidential committee began public hearings on possible civil service reforms. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Rep. Robert Ramspeck, chairman of the House Civil Service Committee, was the first witness today as open hearings began before the special presidential committee established to study

ArthurDHealey (cropped)

Blanka Brejska, daughter of the Czechoslovakian Counselor and Mme. Brejska

Assails all liberals as she opposes Frankfurter before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Assailing all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today, Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling, author of the Anti-Communist Volume"The Red Network," gave a regular sho

Assistant Secretary of State Before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Appearing before the Senate Territorial and Insular Affairs Committee today, Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre stated the vital interests of the U.S. in the Far East were concerned in the disposition of the

Asst. Secy. of the State Adolph A. Berle, Jr., 2-14-39

Associate Architect quits on design for new German Embassy. Washington, D.C., March 22. Harry F. Cunningham Associate Architect for the proposed new German Embassy, announced his resignation as a protest against acts by the German Reich today. He tendered his resignation to Charge D'Addaires Hans Th

At Cummings testimonial dinner. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Secretary of State Cordell Hull and PMG James A. Farley pictured at last night's Testimonial Dinner to the requiring Attorney General, Homer S. Cummings, at the Mayflower Hotel, 1/12/39

At Cummings testimonial dinner. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Frank J. Hogan, left, President of the American Bar Association, Mrs. Homer S. Cummings, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts, pictured at the Testimonial Dinner given last night at the Mayflower Hotel for the retiring Attorne

At monopoly hearing. Washington, D.C., May 18, 1939. Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., at hearing of the Monopoly Investigating Committee, with Sen. Joseph C. O'Mahoney, co-chairman of the committee. Sloan told the committee that General Motors had almost no outside financing in the last 18 years, a period in w

At Commerce Department conference. Left to right: Dr. Willard Thorpe, Economic Advisor to Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, and Edward Kuykendall, Motion Picture Theater Owners of America

At monopoly committee hearing. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Fred Schick, Comptroller of the Bethlehem Steel Corp., listening to witnesses today as the National Monopoly Committee continued its study of the steel industry

At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee are Senator Joseph Guffey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Eugene Grace, right, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Committee is currently making a study of the steel i

At Republican women's dinner. Washington, D.C., March 27. The League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia held a "Five dollar a plate" dinner tonight attended by prominent republicans of both sex. Here are John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mrs. Edward Everett

At Senate meeting where first move of Douglas's approval was made. Washington, D.C., March 24. Dean of the Senate, venerable Senator William Borah, Attorney General Frank Murphy, Supreme Court Appointee William O. Douglas and chairman of the Judiciary Sub Committee Carl A. Hatch had a pow-wow before

At Soviet reception. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. Henrik De Kauffmann, left, Danish Minister, and Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne, Norwegian Minister, snapped as they arrived at the Soviet Embassy tonight for the reception tendered by the Charge d'Affaires M. Dmitri Chuvakhin in celebration of the 22nd

Att. Gen. Murphy & Ann Parker

Attentative experts. Washington, D.C., April 6. All experts on foreign relations, these three Senators - William E. Borah, left, Key Pittman, and Hiram Johnson - listen attentively as Barnard Baruch testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Pittman is present Chairman of the Commi

Attend American Red Cross convention. Washington, D.C., April 24. Prominent members of the American Red Cross on hand for the opening session of the annual convention of the organization today were, left to right: Mrs. Henry R. Rea, member of the Central Committee, Chairman Norman Davis, and Mrs. Au

Attentive listeners. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Nathan L. Miller, General Counsel for U.S. Steel Corp., and Benjamin F. Fairless, President of the U.S. Steel Corp., listen attentively as the first witness testified when the National Monopoly Committee began its study today of the $4,000,000,000 steel

Attend services for late Justice Butler. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Associate Justice and Mrs. Hugo Black arriving at St. Matthews Cathedral today for the funeral services for the late justice Pierce Butler. A high mass of requiem mass was sung as a final tribute for the late justice

Attorney General. Washington, D.C., Ja. 6. A new informal photograph of Attorney General Frank Murphy made in his office today, 1/6/39

Attorney General accompanies Douglas to Judiciary committee hearing. Washington, D.C., March 24. Attorney General Frank Murphy was a surprise visitor with William O. Douglas to the Senate Judiciary Sub-committee which met this afternoon and in executive session quickly approved the former S.E.C. Cha

Attorney General awards diplomas to graduates of F.B.I. Police Academy. Washington, D.C., April 1. Marking completion of a 12-week course in law enforcement work, Attorney General Frank Murphy today awarded diplomas to 37 graduates of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Police Academy. John

Attorney General and FBI head arrive at U.S. Attorneys Conference. Washington, D.C., April 19. Attorney General Frank Murphy and FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover pictured as they arrived at the Department of Justice today to attend the first conference of United States attorneys

Attorney General addresses U.S. Attorneys. Washington, D.C., April 19. Attorney General Frank Murphy addressing the opening session of the Attorney Generals Conference of United States Attorneys at the Department of Justice today. U.S. attorneys from all over the country are attending the conference

Attorney General's Conference of U.S. Attorneys elects president. Washington, D.C., April 22. Attorney General Frank Murphy's Conference of U.S. Attorneys broke up yesterday afternoon with a newly elected president shown here with the Attorney General. He is Benjamin Harrison, U.S. Attorney from the

Attorney General attends Golden Jubilee at Catholic University. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Attorney General Frank Murphy was among the notables who took a prominent part in the ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Catholic University here. He is pictured with the right Re

Attorney General. Washington, D.C., March 16. A new informal picture of Attorney General Frank Murphy, made as he left the White House after a conference with President Roosevelt

Auto manufacturers send representative to tell of Labor Act's 'glaring weaknesses.' Washington, D.C., June 27. The automobile manufacturers' associations, represented by William J. Cronin, its secretary, told the Senate Education and Labor Committee that the present Wagner Labor Act is surrounded by

Auto magnates appear before Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Into a huddle went Paul G. Hoffman, right, President of the Studebaker Corporation and H.C. Vance, Chairman of the Board, just before they appeared before the Monopoly Committee today. Both declared before the committee that t

Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Carolina Senators Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith, seated, and Joseph F. Byrnes, standing, gave a royal welcome to the bevy of beauties visiting Washington today after presiding at the Azalea Festival in Charlestown, South Carolina. Th

Bankers' Association opposes federal insured loans as hazard to established businesses. Washington, D.C., June 15. Robert M. Hanes, 1st Vice President of the American Bankers' Association, and brother of Treasury Undersecretary John W. Hanes, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that

Banquet for Am. Ambassador to China, Nelson C. Johnson

Baseball game with group of men and young boys (pages?) seen through legs of pitcher, with U.S. Capitol in background, Washington, D.C.

Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Baseball Hall of Fame. Washington, D.C., April 29. Walter Johnson's contribution to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York, will be these six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Wo

Basil Harris, Commissioner of Customs. Succeeded James H. Moyle, 10/24/39

Basil Harris, Commissioner of Customs. U.S. Treasury Dept., 10/25/39

Battles a place for radio in press galleries of House and Senate. Washington, D.C., June 26. Fulton Lewis, Jr.--spelled with a small j-- who took up a challenge a few months ago to find a place for radio reporters in the press galleries of the Capitol. After being told that radio would never find a