Harris & Ewing photos from the 1930s

John Normans trial, board expansion, Apex bldg., room 34. Scene in Fed. Trade Com. Council Clearing House, Muncey Bldg.

Rep. J. Parnell Thomas calls for house investigation to determine whether impeachment of Secretary Perkins is warranted. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Rep. J. Parnell Thomas, republicans of New Jersey, today introduced in the House a resolution calling for an investigation to determine whether impeachm

Thumbs down. N.J. Solon indicates his disapproval of Secretary Perkins. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. J. Parnell Thomas, republican of New Jersey, indicates with his thumbs his disapproval of Secretary of Labor Perkins just before presenting 'new evidence' to the House Judiciary Committee today in

John W. Barriger, 3rd, Chief of Railroad Div., Reconstruction Finance Corp., as witness before the Monopoly Investigating Comm.

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Joseph Burton Kincer, Principal Meteorologist, Weather Bureau

Joseph Burton Kincer, Principal Meteorologist, Chief of Division of climate and crop weather

NMU HEAD BEFORE THE DIES COMMITTEE. Joseph Curran, President of the National Maritime Union, heatedly declared before the Dies committee today that the NMU is not a Communist front organization, but an organization built by rank and file seamen after they became disgusted with the ownership dominati

Joseph J. O'Connell, Special Asst. to the General Counsel of the Treasury

July 4 fireworks over Washington Monument. Washington, D.C., July 5. Washington's annual display of pyrotechnics took place last night on the grounds surrounding the Washington Monument. This is a view taken from in front of the Lincoln Memorial, showing the monument and bursting rockets reflected i

Kay Overton, 'Little Senator', Secretary to 'Big Senator' Overton on Hill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. Kay Overton, usually referred to as the 'little Senator', serves her father in his office as secretary. Her father is Senator John Overton from Louisiana, 1/20/38

Kansas City district attorney sees President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., April 18. Maurice Milligan, U.S. District Attorney in Kansas City, who is engaged in the income tax inquiry involving boss Tom Pendergast, photographed as he left the White House today. He said that he called only on a social

Kansas Senator nears 75th milestone. Washington, D.C., July 13. Senator Arthur M. Capper, veteran republican Kansas legislator, who will be White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt

Kansas legislator congratulated on 75th birthday. Washington, D.C., July 14. Senator Arthur M. Capper, right, Republican of Kansas, is congratulated on his 75th birthday today by? Senator Hiram W. Johnson, veteran Republican from California

Keeps abreast of the news. Washington, D.C., July 17. Republican Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, of Michigan, keeps his hand on the pulse of the nation through the newspapers. He wades through piles of them as he relaxes at home during the evening

Keeps eye on allied purchases of arms. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Holding one of the most responsible posts in Washington these days is Lieut. Col. Charles Hines, Secretary of the Army-Navy Munitions Board. His principal duty is to see that allied purchases of arms do not interfere with arms product

Kensuke Horinouchi, new Japanese Ambassador to U.S., 3-7-39

IN SPOTLIGHT AT DIES INVESTIGATION. Kenneth Goff, a young Delavan, Wis., salesman, told the Dies committee today that he had just prepared his resignation from the Communist Party and the Young Communist League just before he was called to testify, he said he joined the party in Milwaukee, Wis., on

King & Queen of Great Britain

King & Queen of Great Britain with President and Mrs. Roosevelt on board ship

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.D., during their royal visit

King & Queen of Great Britain; in automobile with Eleanor Roosevelt

King & Queen of Great Britain; motorcade, Capitol in background

King George VI of Great Britain laying wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, during his royal visit to Washington, D.C.

L.W. Baldwin & John J. Pelley

Labor Committee at White House. Scene as peace negotiators came from conference with Pres.

Labor Department and CIO at President's coal dispute conference. Washington, D.C., May 9. As the two month old labor dispute of the coal fields moved from New York to the National Capitol today, when the president made a move to settle the differences in the role of mediator, John L. Lewis, Presiden

Labor Secretary defends self before House. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Secretary of Labor, Francis Perkins, today presented herself before the House Committee on the Judiciary to defend her actions as Secretary. She is under consideration of impeachment upon charges by Rep. J. Parnell Thomas that she

Labor statistician. Washington, D.C., April 27. A new informal picture of A. Ford Hinrichs, Chief Economist of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. He is also acting in an advisory capacity to Temporary National Economic Committee

Lady Lighton(?), Mrs. John Donaldson, Mrs. Robert Ollsen, Mrs. Josephine Schain

Lafayette and Washington at Mt. Vernon

Lakewood, Ohio takes 11th straight prize for community health. Washington, D.C., May 1. The City of Lakewood, Ohio, has something in common with the pennant-grabbing New York Yankees. For 11 straight years it has taken the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's prize for City and Rural Health Conservation. Here

Last honors paid Navy Secretary at Union Station as bugler blows taps. Washington, D.C., July 10. While Senate Chaplain, the Rev. Ze Barney Phillips, stood on the bugler's right and the Rev. James Shera Montgomery, Chaplain of the House stood on the left, a navy bugler blew taps over the casket of N

Late Speaker's wife sees son take oath as member of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Mrs. Joseph W. Byrns, right, widow of late Speaker of the House, was at the Capitol bright and early today to see her son Joseph W. Byrnes, Jr., take the oath as representative from Tennessee. She was accompanie

Latest addition to aircraft collection at Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C., April 6 -Scott Lucas and. Harold Butt(?), inspect the latest addition to the aircraft collection at the Smithsonian Institution, model of the small biplane which Lincoln Beachey flew over Washington twenty-five

Latest types of tanks rumble past The Capitol in Annual Army Day Parade. Washington, D.C., April 6. Memories of the World War were revived today as the latest types of tanks, preceded by 20,00 soldiers and veterans, paraded past the U.S. Capitol in the Annual Army Day Parade which marked the 22nd an

Latest informal photograph. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Sheridan Downey, Senator from California poses for a new informal photograph

Song-bird pauses at Washington airport. Washington, D.C., July 11. Enroute from California, Lawrence Tibbett, song-bird star of 'The Circle,' well known radio program, stepped out of the flag ship of the American Airlines to take a breath of Washington Air before going on to New York. From there he

Lawyer for ex-Senator Berry makes claim for pay before Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan.17. Representative Tom Connolly, Carl A. Hatch, Hansel Proffitt, and Pat Harrison, Representative from Mississippi, at the meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Mr. Proffitt is a lawyer repre

Leading fight for reorganization. Washington, D.C., March 24. Rep. Lindsay Warren, N.C. and Senator James Byrnes, S.C. talking over problems of the reorganization bill this morning. -Made for Time Magazine- 3-24-39

Legal dodge on Walsh-Healy Act. Washington, D.C., May 13. L. Metcalfe Walling, Administrator of the Public Contracts Division of the Labor Department, told the Senate Labor Committee today that subcontractors had used a 'legal dodge' to avoid compliance with the Walsh-Healy Act. He advocated amendme

Legion Commander speaks before National Press Club. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Raymond J. Kelly, National Commander of the American Legion was a luncheon guest of the National Press Club today after which he spoke off-the-record to the members on 'the world, the nation, and the legion'

Leon Henderson shortly after being sworn in as member of Securities & Exchange Commission. Being congratulated by Harry Hopkins, Secy. of Commerce

Liana de Bayle, daughter of the Minister of Nicaragua and Senora de Bayle

Librarian of Congress rounds out 40 years on job. Washington, D.C., April 6 Dr. Herbert Putnam is this week celebrating his 40th Anniversary as Librarian of Congress. Now 77, Dr. Putnam in theory became Librarian Emeritus last July 1, but since President Roosevelt has not yet appointed his successor

Life begins at 70. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of Interior, after 33 years of service, Mrs. Isabelle Haggett at 75 is now a co-ed at George Washington University, proving the old adage 'one is never to old to learn' still holds good. She retir

Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old block are Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead and Senator John H. Bankhead, democrats from Alabama. Their father, the late Senator John H. Bankhead, also spent many years in Congress

Light in Capitol dome means pages have to work at night. Washington, D.C., July 1. When the light is burning in the dome of the Capitol, it signifies that Congress is holding a night session. To pages, this means night work- no dates. Democratic Page of the House Mac Arnold is here looking glum with

Lindbergh stymied by photographers. Washington, D.C., April 20. Camera-shy Col. Charles A. Lindbergh leaving the White House after a conference with President Roosevelt today, found all exits well 'covered' by news cameramen. Here we see the famous flyer running the photographer's gauntlet as he eme

Lindbergh arrives at White House. Washington, D.C., April 20. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, who was called to active duty at the War Department yesterday is pictured as he arrived at the White House today for a conference with President Roosevelt

Lloyd J. Haney, President, St. Paul Typographical Union, representing Gov. elect Harold Stassen of Minnesota; E.C. Burris, Helena Montana; B.J. Dorsky, President of the Maine Federation of Labor, from Bangor; all going over a map of Washington with an eye to some sightseeing during breathing spells

Lobby, Passport Bureau, War. Dept.

Loans to railroads have my approval--Jesse Jones. Washington, D.C., July 14. Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved as 'highly desirable' loans to railroads to permit refinancing of their securities with lower interest rates. The

Loomis, Secy., Nat'l Dairy union, Insular, March 1939

Louise Stitt, Director of Minimum Wage, Women's' Bureau, Department of Labor, in discussion with Clay A. Copeland, Supervisor, minimum wage law for women and minors, Department of Industrial Relations, Frankfort, Ky.

Louisiana Senator investigates Civil Service promotions causing complaints. Washington, D.C., March 29 28}(?). Senator Allen Ellender, of Louisiana, recently received complaints that a pretty face means more to some of the Bureau Chiefs when time comes for a promotion in Government Service, so, the

Louisiana Senator blossoms out in first straw hat and yells, 'It's a hit!' Washington, D.C., April 21. Senator Allen J. Ellender went to the ball game between the Nats and the Yankees today. He proved it was spring because he wore a panama hat and yelled like a true baseball fan

Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, who is chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of women workers in the government service. 3-31-39

Luis Q. Sariento, General Counsel, the Philippine League, Inc., before Senate Comm. on Territories & Insular Affairs

M. M. Logan, by window