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The United States in Congress assembled, to all who shall these presents greeting : Whereas in and by our commission, dated at Philadelphia, the fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, the Honorable John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Henry Laurens, and Thomas Jefferson ... with Richard Oswald ... did conclude and sign on the part of the United States of America and the crown of Great-Britain, articles in the words following ... Now know ye, that we the United States in Congress assembled, have ratified and confirmed ... the said articles ...

The United States in Congress assembled, to all who shall these presen...

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In Council. January the 16th, 1797. Gentlemen, The Executive deem it essentially necessary that an accurate state of the commission of the peace in each County, should be known to them, in order that they may judge of the propriety of adding to

In Council. January the 16th, 1797. Gentlemen, The Executive deem it e...

Evans 33127.; On verso: 6 6 1.00 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 180, Folder 12a.

The subscriber, by the liberality of his creditors, being in a situation to enter into new engagements, hereby gives hotice, that he means to transact business for the present, and until further notice, only upon commission ... W. B. Magruder. B

The subscriber, by the liberality of his creditors, being in a situati...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 31, Folder 36.

The undersigned informs his friends that he proposed to go to England by the Herman, on the 20th inst., for a brief business visit to London and Paris ... He will be happy to attend to any special commission ... New York. October 16th, 1848.

The undersigned informs his friends that he proposed to go to England ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 120, Folder 19.

Caution to the public! 1856. Beware of falsehoods!! Published and circulated ... asserting that the agents of Lake Shore railroad are "emigrant runners" and sell tickets "on commission" and that passengers purchasing through tickets for Detroit,

Caution to the public! 1856. Beware of falsehoods!! Published and circ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 122, Folder 8h.

Conference of Kaw Indians (Kansas) with the United States Commission of Indian Affairs

Conference of Kaw Indians (Kansas) with the United States Commission o...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1857 Apr. 25. Reference copy may be in LOT 4391 F. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Indians History 1857; Ind. tribes K... More

Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

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Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

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Members of the Military Commission for the trial of Lincoln Conspirators

Members of the Military Commission for the trial of Lincoln Conspirato...

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Washington, D. C. Washington Navy Yard. First Japanese treaty commission to the U. S., 1860

Washington, D. C. Washington Navy Yard. First Japanese treaty commissi...

Photograph shows Japanese samurai warriors posed with Navy and American representatives. No. 83705. Photo identified in Frank Leslie's vol. 10, June 9, 1860; photo identified in 77 Samurai by Lewis W. Bush, pp. 104-105.

George E. White (formerly of the firm of Parker, White & Gannet, of Boston,) has taken the store No. 55. Cliff Street near the corner of Beekman Street, New York, for the purpose of transacting a general commission business ... [New York, 1860].

George E. White (formerly of the firm of Parker, White & Gannet, of Bo...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 123, Folder 9.

Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Sanitary Commission Group, American Civil War Glass Negative.

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[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pigeon with letter]

[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pige...

Addressed to Miss Jane McDongall, Elmira, Chemung Co. N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Sanitary commission barge at the docks, City Point, Virginia]

[Sanitary commission barge at the docks, City Point, Virginia]

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Falmouth, Virginia (vicinity). White Oak Church occupied by Christian Commission

Falmouth, Virginia (vicinity). White Oak Church occupied by Christian ...

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Sanitary Commission tent, White House Landing, Virginia

Sanitary Commission tent, White House Landing, Virginia

No. B292. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

Sanitary Commission Lodge, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

Sanitary Commission Lodge, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

No. 715. Alternate title, photographer, and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c... More

White Oak Church, Falmouth, Virginia--Headquarters of Christian Commission

White Oak Church, Falmouth, Virginia--Headquarters of Christian Commis...

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[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pigeon with letter]

[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pige...

Addressed to Mrs. Kate A. Holloway, Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; stamped: Due 3. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civ... More

The Sanitary commission takes this method, in addition to the means already used, to remind you of the fact there are various supplies in the hands of the Commission to be applied to the benefit of the sick or wounded soldiers of the several reg

The Sanitary commission takes this method, in addition to the means al...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 204, Folder 24.

Office of the Sanitary commission, Treasury building. Washington, September 16, 1861. Messrs, J. S. Newberry M. D., J. H. Douglass, M. D., and J. Foster Jenkins M. D., are from this date appointed associate secretaryes of the Sanitary commission

Office of the Sanitary commission, Treasury building. Washington, Sept...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 204, Folder 16.

General August V. Kautz. (Member of the military commission that tried Lincoln's assassins)

General August V. Kautz. (Member of the military commission that tried...

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Headquarters of the Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, Virginia 1864 (i.e. Nov. 1863)

Headquarters of the Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, Virginia 1864...

No. 4202. Alternate title and date from Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866... More

Letter of Jabez C. Woodman, Esq. enclosing three hundred dollars to the agent of the Sanitary Commission, and their reply. Portland, Nov. 26th, 1863.

Letter of Jabez C. Woodman, Esq. enclosing three hundred dollars to th...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 27, Folder 18.

Headquarters of the Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, PA.

Headquarters of the Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, PA.

Photograph shows officers of the Sanitary Commission in front of the headquarter in Gettysburg. No. 238. Alternate title, photographer, and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the ga... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Offices of U.S. Sanitary Commission

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Offices of U.S. Sanitary Commission

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Sanitary Commission at convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia, May 1863 (i.e. Petersburg, 1864?)

Sanitary Commission at convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia, Ma...

No. B445. See also original neg. LC-B811-1204, slightly different cropping. Date from neg. sleeve. Hand written on verso: "Miller, (Vol.) VII, 335". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

U.S. Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg General Hospital, August, 1863

U.S. Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg General Hospital, August, 1863

Photograph shows members of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, who helped to run the general hospital at Camp Letterman in Gettysburg.

Washington, D.C. Home of Sanitary Commission, May 1863

Washington, D.C. Home of Sanitary Commission, May 1863

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Washington, District of Columbia. Home of Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Home of Sanitary Commission

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Officers and soldiers of the 110th regiment, Penn. vols. Philadelphia, January 19, 1863. This day I have received the acceptance of my resignation as your Colonel, and by it, from December 20, 1862, I have ceased to bear commission as your leade

Officers and soldiers of the 110th regiment, Penn. vols. Philadelphia,...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 158, Folder 1.

Headquarters, Christian Commission in the field, Germantown / negative by J. Gardner, positive by A. Gardner.

Headquarters, Christian Commission in the field, Germantown / negative...

Photograph showing members of the Christian Commission, a volunteer organization that offered spiritual consolation and supplies to soldiers, at their camp, possibly in Pennsylvania. Illus. in: Gardner's photo... More

Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Offices of U.S. Sanitary Commission

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Offices of U.S. Sanitary Commission

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U.S. Cristian (i.e. Christian) Commission at Gettysburg General Hospital, August, 1863

U.S. Cristian (i.e. Christian) Commission at Gettysburg General Hospit...

Photographs shows members of the U. S. Christian Commission who helped to run the general hospital at Camp Letterman in Gettysburg. No. 5352. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Metropolitan fair, in aid of the U. S. sanitary commission ... The Curiosity shop ... [New York, 1864].

Metropolitan fair, in aid of the U. S. sanitary commission ... The Cur...

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Headquarters, U.S. Sanitary Commission

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Headquarters, U.S. Sanitary Commission

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Great central fair in aid of the Sanitary commission, to be held at Philadelphia, first week in June, 1864. Restaurant department ... Philadelphia 1864.

Great central fair in aid of the Sanitary commission, to be held at Ph...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 158, Folder 29l.

Headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg, P...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 8 (1864). Ref. copy may be in LOT 4416-D (1863). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; C.W. Campaigns Gettysburg; C.W. San. Comm.;... More

Metropolitan fair in aid of the United States sanitary commission. To the serving people of our city ... New York, Feb. 8, 1864.

Metropolitan fair in aid of the United States sanitary commission. To ...

On verso: E.U.S. Oct 26-12. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 125, Folder 4.

To Americans abroad, in behalf of the Metropolitan fair in aid of the United States sanitary commission to open March 28th, 1864 ... New York, January 20, 1864.

To Americans abroad, in behalf of the Metropolitan fair in aid of the ...

Metropolitan fair, for the U. S. Sanitary Commission. Dear Sir. You are earnestly requested to use your influence with your congregation ... that contributions may be sent to the great Metropolitan fair ... New York. Francis & Loutrel, printers,

Metropolitan fair, for the U. S. Sanitary Commission. Dear Sir. You ar...

On verso: E.U.S. Oct 28, 1912. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 125, Folder 4a.

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Headquarters of U.S. Sanitary Commission

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Headquarters of U.S. Sanitary Commission

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Exhibition of arms and trophies in behalf of the metropolitan fair, in aid of the United States Sanitary Commission. To open March 28th, 1864. [New York, 1864].

Exhibition of arms and trophies in behalf of the metropolitan fair, in...

1. United States Sanitary Commission.; Gift: George B. McClellan, Jr. 1951. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephem... More

[Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia, from the backyard of the Sanitary Commission depot]

[Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia, from the backyard of the Sa...

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Order of exercises at a meeting of the United States Christian Commission, under the auspices of the national convention of the Young men's Christian associations of the United States and British provinces, in Tremont Temple, Friday evening, Jun

Order of exercises at a meeting of the United States Christian Commiss...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 71, Folder 10a.

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Store rooms of U.S. Sanitary Commission

Fredericksburg, Virginia. Store rooms of U.S. Sanitary Commission

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Metropolitan fair for the United States sanitary commission. Dear Sir. As chairman of the committee on boots and shoes, I am requested to call your attention to the great expedition to be opened in this City, March 28th, 1864 ... New York 1864.

Metropolitan fair for the United States sanitary commission. Dear Sir....

On verso: E.U.S. Oct 26, 1912. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 125, Folder 4b.

Headquarters U.S. Christian Commission, Richmond, Virginia, April, 1865

Headquarters U.S. Christian Commission, Richmond, Virginia, April, 186...

Photograph shows a crowd including men, women and children outside the building.

Nashville, Tenn. 1865(?). Sanitary commission, Planters hotel, Sumner Street, known as the soldiers' home

Nashville, Tenn. 1865(?). Sanitary commission, Planters hotel, Sumner ...

US Army Signal Corps "Brady photographs" catalogue, 1921, no. B-929. No. QM-929. Caption continues: "FSA copy negative no. 40486-ZA, after a photographer working under the direction of Matthew (i.e. Mathew) B.... More

"Sanitaria," or Homes for discharged, disabled soldiers ... Fred N. Knapp, Supt. of Special relief, U. S. Sanitary commission. Washington, D. C., May 5, 1865.

"Sanitaria," or Homes for discharged, disabled soldiers ... Fred N. Kn...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 235, Folder 24.

Order of exercises at the third anniversary of the United States Christian commission, under the auspices of the army committee of the Boston Young men's Christian association, in Tremont Temple, Tuesday evening, May 30, 1865 ....

Order of exercises at the third anniversary of the United States Chris...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 71, Folder 34.

No. 48 State Street. Boston, Sept. 11, 1865. Dear Sir: The undersigned have formed a copartnership for the transaction of a strictly commission business, in the purchase and sale of stocks, bonds, gold and government securities under the style o

No. 48 State Street. Boston, Sept. 11, 1865. Dear Sir: The undersigned...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 71, Folder 45.

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission Lodge

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission Lodge

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Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission Home Lodge

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission Home Lodge

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Washington, District of Columbia. Buildings of the Sanitary Commission Home Lodge for Invalid Soldiers, North Capitol near C. Street

Washington, District of Columbia. Buildings of the Sanitary Commission...

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Central Office of Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C.

Central Office of Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C.

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Washington, District of Columbia. Maimed soldiers and others before office of U.S. Christian Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Maimed soldiers and others before of...

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Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses at 15th and F Street, N.W.

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission storehouse and a...

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Headquarters U.S. Sanitary Commission, Richmond, Virginia, April, 1865

Headquarters U.S. Sanitary Commission, Richmond, Virginia, April, 1865

Photograph shows crowd in front of the building. No. B184. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of Christian Commission storehouse

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of Christian Commissi...

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Brewer, Honorable M.S. of Mich. Appointed a member of U.S. Civil Service Commission by Pres. McKinley on Jan. 18, 1898

Brewer, Honorable M.S. of Mich. Appointed a member of U.S. Civil Servi...

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Washington, District of Columbia. Central office of the Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Central office of the Sanitary Commi...

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... We have leased and improved the property No. 146 Tremont, near West St., for the purpose of carrying on the auction and commission business in all its branches ... Leonard, Bird & Co.

... We have leased and improved the property No. 146 Tremont, near Wes...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 73, Folder 8.

1776 - International exhibition, Philadelphia - 1876. Office of the United States centennial commission. No. 904 Walnut Street. Philadelphia, Pa., February, 1873. To the officers and teachers in the Universities, Colleges and school of the Unite

1776 - International exhibition, Philadelphia - 1876. Office of the Un...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 159, Folder 49.

[Bank note vignettes showing surrender of General Burgoyne, George Washington resigning his commission, signing of a treaty, funeral of Indian with priest and Spanish soldiers in armor and weeping women]

[Bank note vignettes showing surrender of General Burgoyne, George Was...

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The United States centennial commission and the Centennial board of finance respectfully invite you to be present at the closing ceremonies of the International exhibition of 1876, on the 10tn of November, at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. To ___

The United States centennial commission and the Centennial board of fi...

Invitation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 237, Folder 20.

Washington, D.C.--the Electoral Commission holding a secret session by candle-light, on the Louisiana question, February 16th

Washington, D.C.--the Electoral Commission holding a secret session by...

Commissioners meeting in the courtroom of the Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 44, no. 1119, March 10, 1877, p. 9.

St. Paul, Minn., September 23rd, 1898. Mr. Robert Thompson, Secretary, Lafayette Memorial Commission, Chicago, Ills. Dear Sir. [Regarding Lafayette memorial] John Ireland Archbishop of St. Paul.

St. Paul, Minn., September 23rd, 1898. Mr. Robert Thompson, Secretary,...

Lafayette memorial. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 18, Folder 41a.

The awarding of the commission and progress of the Lafayette monument ... Chicago. November 20, 1899.

The awarding of the commission and progress of the Lafayette monument ...

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How to crush monopoly! The remedy for trusts. Hon. M. L. Lockwood of Zelienopole, Pa., President of the American anti-trust league, declares for public ownership of railways in his address before the industrial commission. [1899?].

How to crush monopoly! The remedy for trusts. Hon. M. L. Lockwood of Z...

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Part of sala - Commission house - Manila

Part of sala - Commission house - Manila

Photograph shows elegantly furnished upstairs hall in building for the Philippine Commission, Manila, Philippines. Negatives in album shot in 1899 and 1900 by Dean C. Worcester and P. L. Sherman, private secret... More

FOC Chairman. Washington, D.C., March 1. Chairman Frank McNinch, [...]eral Communications Commission, lets [...] of steam when given the floor at a [...] He is shown as he addressed a recent [...] of Radio Broadcasters in Washington

FOC Chairman. Washington, D.C., March 1. Chairman Frank McNinch, [...]...

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Two newest appointees to SEC Board. Washington, D.C., May 1. Leon Henderson leaned over the shoulder of Edward Eicher during the course of proceedings of the Monopoly Committee which is investigating milk monopolies today, and thus presented the first picture of the newest appointee, the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the newest member. Henderson's name was offered last week for membership to the Board

Two newest appointees to SEC Board. Washington, D.C., May 1. Leon Hend...

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Chairman and new member of SEC. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Chairman William O. Douglas of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Edward C. Ficher, former member of Congress from Iowa who recently appointed a member of the SEC by President Roosevelt

Chairman and new member of SEC. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Chairman Wil...

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New member of U.S. Civil Service Commission. Washington, D.C., July 10. A new informal picture of Arthur S. Flemming, recently appointed a member of the United States Civil Service Commission by President Roosevelt. Flemming, a republican, succeeds Samuel Ordway, Jr., resigned

New member of U.S. Civil Service Commission. Washington, D.C., July 10...

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Delay in Philippine liberty seen in arrival here of Vice President. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Serious consideration by the Administration of delaying the date of Independence for the Philippines was indicted today when Vice President Sergio Osmena arrived here with members of a Special Economic Commission. The Commission will confer with President Roosevelt and other government officials during their stay. Here we see J.M. Elizalde, left, Resident Philippine Commissioner, and John W. Hausserman, right, Philippine Gold King, greeting the Vice President on his arrival

Delay in Philippine liberty seen in arrival here of Vice President. Wa...

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Sec. Chairman seemed bored at investment trust inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. A little matter of expanding $3,182 in a heavy interest in companies with assets of a billion dollars, as told by one of the witnesses, did not seem to excite the interest of Chairman James M. Landis of Security and Exchange Commission, as he catches forty winks while attending a session of the Sec. Investment Trust Inquiry today

Sec. Chairman seemed bored at investment trust inquiry. Washington, D....

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Road Commission camp near Copper Center, Alaska

Road Commission camp near Copper Center, Alaska

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[General Washington resigning his commission to Congress, Annapolis, Md., Dec. 23, 1783]

[General Washington resigning his commission to Congress, Annapolis, M...

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Before F.C.C. Washington, D.C., March 16. Gerald King, President of Standard Radio and president of the Association of Radio Transcription Producers, as he appeared before the Federal Communications Commission

Before F.C.C. Washington, D.C., March 16. Gerald King, President of St...

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Coal Commission Moves into McLean Mansion. Washington, D.C., July 7. Surroundings fit for a king are now being enjoyed by the National Bituminous Coal Commission who have moved their headquaters into palatial mansion owned by Mrs. Edward B. McLean. The ballroom (shown above) where once [...] President and Mrs. Harding and other national and international figures, is now the scence of hearings conducted by the Commission

Coal Commission Moves into McLean Mansion. Washington, D.C., July 7. S...

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High finances. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. Louis H. Seagrave, (right) former head of the United founders Corp., testifying at the Sec. Investment Trust Inquiry today told how he expanded a $3,182 investment to a heavy interest in companies with assets of more than $1,000,000,000. The Sec. is studying the Equity Corporation Group, which took over the United founders Corp. Seagraves is shown with David Schenker, Cousel for the Security and Exchange Commission

High finances. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. Louis H. Seagrave, (right) f...

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S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. A new snap of William O. Douglas, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. A new snap of William O. D...

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Washington Airport buildings to allow full vision over 750 acre landing field. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. The model here being inspected by Col. Sumpter Smith, Chairman of the Washington National Airport Commission, shows a portion of the field as it will look upon completion. It shows the buildings which are so situated that observers in the control tower will be enabled to see the entire 750 acres of the airport. The building houses a dining room, a concourse, coffee shop offices, and some repair and maintainance shops

Washington Airport buildings to allow full vision over 750 acre landin...

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New S.E.C. Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., May 18. Leon Henderson, whose nomination as a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission was recently approved by the Senate, was sworn in and assumed the post today. Left to right: Commissioner Edward C. Eicher, Commissioner Jerome Frank, Francis P. Brassor, Secretary of the Commission who administered the oath, Commissioner George C. Mathews, Leon Henderson, and Commissioner Robert E. Healy

New S.E.C. Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., May 18. Leon Hen...

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FPC Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 13. A new informal picture of Clyde L. Seavey, who has succeeded Frank R. McNinch as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission

FPC Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 13. A new informal picture of Cly...

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New S.E.C commissioner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Recently appointed by President Roosevelt to be a member of the Securities and Exchanges Commission, Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa, today took the oath and assumed his new duties immediately

New S.E.C commissioner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Recently appointed ...

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FPC Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 13. A new informal picture of Clyde L. Seavey, who has succeeded Frank R. McNinch as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission

FPC Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 13. A new informal picture of Cly...

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Conduct FCC hearings into alleged radio monopolies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. These three members are conducting the Federal Communications Commission investigation into the alleged monopolies in the radio industry. Left to right. Chairman Frank McNinch, Thad Brown, and Judge Eugene O. Sykes. The last two are also members of the commission

Conduct FCC hearings into alleged radio monopolies. Washington, D.C., ...

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Probable new chairman S.E.C. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. William O. Douglas, member of the Securities and Exchange Commission is slated to become its chairman, according to reports in the capital. If named, he will succeed James M. Landis, who will resign next month to teach at Harvard

Probable new chairman S.E.C. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. William O. Dou...

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Takes oath as S.E.C. Commissioner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa, recently appointed by President Roosevelt to be a member of the Securities and Exchanges Commission, is pictured being administered the oath of office today by Francis P. Brassor, left, Secretary of the Commision. Chairman William O. Douglas is in the center

Takes oath as S.E.C. Commissioner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Rep. Edwa...

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U.S. Civil Service Commission now complete. Washington, D.C., July 8. With the swearing in today of Arthur S. Flemming to succeed Samuel H. Ordway Jr., resigned, as a member of the U.S. Civil Service Commission, the commission is complete. Members of the commission are, left to right: Arthur S. Flemming, Mrs. Lucille McMillan, and Harry B. Mitchell

U.S. Civil Service Commission now complete. Washington, D.C., July 8. ...

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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, Division of Personnel, administering the oath; Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillan; Harry B. Mitchell, President, and Arthur S. Flemming

A new Civil Service Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., July 8....

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Council of State Governments convenes. Washington D.C. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings was principal speaker today as the third General Assembly of the Council of State Goverments convened at the Mayflower Hotel. He is shown with delegates to the councils. Left to right: Commissioner William Ellis of New Jersey, Chairman of the Inter-State Commission on Social Security; Judge Richard Hartshorne of New Jersey; Attorney General Cummings, Governments and former Governor of Indiana; and Gov. Gordon Browning of Tennessee

Council of State Governments convenes. Washington D.C. Attorney Genera...

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

Leon Henderson shortly after being sworn in as member of Securities & ...

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Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. David Milton, John D. Rockefeller's son-in-law, appeared before the Securities and Exchange Commission Investment Trust Inquiry. By putting up $13,000 in cash and 6500 shares of inactive insurance, Milton told the Sec. he eventually won control of $218,000,000 investment concern. Milton is President of the Equity Corporation

Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1...

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FCC Commissioners inspect latest in television. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. The first public demonstration of the new lightweight television equipment was given today before members of the Federal Communications Commission. The new equipment is portable and can be carried in a taxicab as compared to the huge cumbersome truck which has been used until now. The FCC is now considering new renovations for commerical television. Left to right: Commissioners Frederick I. Thompson, T.A.M. Craven, Chairman James L. Fly, Commissioners Thad H. Brown, and Norman S. Case

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National Parole Conference brings law and penal experts to Capital. Washington, D.C., April 17. The first general session of the National Parole Conference, called by the President for the purpose of trying to coordinate federal, state, and local agencies with all phases of law enforcement. Left to right. Sam Lewisohn, member of the N.Y. State Commission of Correction and temporary chairman of the conference, Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York, Attorney General Frank Murphy, and James B. Bennet, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons

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ICC Commissioner opposes repeal of long and short haul rail freight rates. Washington D.C. Appearing before the House Interstate Committee today, Joseph B. Eastman, Railroad Coordinator and Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, testified that the ICC opposed repeal of long and short haul rail freight rates, as proposed in a bill under consideration. Commissioner Eastman is shown with Rep. Clarence F. Lea, (right) Chairman of the Committee

ICC Commissioner opposes repeal of long and short haul rail freight ra...

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