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Pontifex Maximus Metellus forbids Consul and Flamen of Mars Postumius, who wanted to leave Rome for a military campaign in Africa, to abandon his religious duties

Pontifex Maximus Metellus forbids Consul and Flamen of Mars Postumius,...

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The merchants and traders in this town in the agreement subscribed by them the 17th of October last engaged that the orders they might send for goods to be shipped them from Great-Britain should be on condition that the acts imposing duties for

The merchants and traders in this town in the agreement subscribed by ...

Photographic copy.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ford 1503, Evans 11184. Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in... More

In Council, March 30, 1781. Sir. The act of October 1780 for recruiting this state's quota of troops to serve in the Continental army, allowed persons to exempt themselves from certain military duties, by enlisting a soldier after the first day

In Council, March 30, 1781. Sir. The act of October 1780 for recruitin...

On verso: Small drop of red sealing wax. 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 179, Folder 2a.

United States Congress, March 18, 1783, Printed Resolution on Import Duties

United States Congress, March 18, 1783, Printed Resolution on Import D...

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United States Congress, April 18, 1783, Printed Resolution on Import Duties to Pay Public Debt

United States Congress, April 18, 1783, Printed Resolution on Import D...

Printed Resolution on Import Duties to Pay Public Debt

Thomas Jefferson to Andre Limozin, September 22, 1787, two same date; Duties on Trade with France

Thomas Jefferson to Andre Limozin, September 22, 1787, two same date; ...

two same date; Duties on Trade with France

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine. An act to suspend part of an act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of the duties imp

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York,...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. 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 212, Folder 6.

Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act imposing duties on the tonnage of ships or vessels.

Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held a...

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 214, Folder 14a.

James Madison. Notes, Customs Duties. 1790. James Madison Papers.

James Madison. Notes, Customs Duties. 1790. James Madison Papers.

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Alexander Hamilton , May 10, 1790. "Abstract of duties which have accrued on the Tonnage of Foreign & Domestic vessels".

Alexander Hamilton , May 10, 1790. "Abstract of duties which have accr...

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Thomas Jefferson, 1790-1801, Estimate of Duties and Taxes

Thomas Jefferson, 1790-1801, Estimate of Duties and Taxes

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Thomas Jefferson, November 26, 1791, Manufacturer's Duties Draft Agreement

Thomas Jefferson, November 26, 1791, Manufacturer's Duties Draft Agree...

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... An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire ... [Followed by] An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States." [Philadel

... An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coff...

Caption title: At the head of title: Third Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday the second of December, one tho... More

... An act in addition to the "Act making further and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States ... [Followed by] An act for the remission of the duties on certain distilled spirits destroyed by fire. [Phi

... An act in addition to the "Act making further and more effectual p...

... An act for the remission of duties arising on the tonnage of sundry French vessels which have taken refuge in the ports of the United States. [Philadelphia: Printed by Childs and Swaine, 1794].

... An act for the remission of duties arising on the tonnage of sundr...

Caption title: Third Congress of the United States:, at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred ... More

... An act for the remission of the tonnage duties on certain French vessels. [Followed by] An act for the relief of Epaphras Jones and others. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs, 1795].

... An act for the remission of the tonnage duties on certain French v...

Evans 29684.; Caption title: Third Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of November one thousand s... More

... An act to continue in force the act "for ascertaining the fees in admiralty proceedings in the district courts of the United States, and for other purposes." [Followed by] An act enabling George Gibbs to obtain a drawback of duties on certai

... An act to continue in force the act "for ascertaining the fees in ...

11th February, 1800. Read the first and second time, and committed to a Committed to a committee of the whole House, on Friday next. A bill to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New-Orleans, and therein to amend the act intituted "A

11th February, 1800. Read the first and second time, and committed to ...

Imprint 2. 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 225, Folder 5.

Customs Collector, February 24, 1807, Bill of Duties for Thomas Jefferson

Customs Collector, February 24, 1807, Bill of Duties for Thomas Jeffer...

Bill of Duties for Thomas Jefferson

To the public. Fellow Citizens. The subscriber is once more dragged before your tribunal from the duties of a laborious office, and left with no alternative but to submit facts. Major T. W. Smith ... preferred certain false and unfounded charged

To the public. Fellow Citizens. The subscriber is once more dragged be...

Imprint 2. 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 114, Folder 20.

A statement of the amounts of internal duties imposed by the United States, (excepting those on household furniture, on watches, and om stamps) paid by each person in the 18th collection district of Massachussetts, during the year 1815. [Boston

A statement of the amounts of internal duties imposed by the United St...

Imprint 2. 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 50, Folder 24.

Domestic duties : or, Instructions to young married ladies, on the management of their households, and the regulation of their conduct in the various relations and duties of married life

Domestic duties : or, Instructions to young married ladies, on the man...

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Domestic duties : or, Instructions to young married ladies, on the management of their households, and the regulation of their conduct in the various relations and duties of married life

Domestic duties : or, Instructions to young married ladies, on the man...

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National Calendar; containing a list of all the officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, of the United States; with the duties, compensation, and place of employment of each officer; to which is added a variety of statistical, and other

National Calendar; containing a list of all the officers and agents, c...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 194, Folder 10. Copy scanned: 1

Memorial to the Honorable Cato West, secretary, exercising the power and performing the duties of governor of the Mississippi Territory. The right of the people to petition for a redress of grievances is incident to the nature of our government,

Memorial to the Honorable Cato West, secretary, exercising the power a...

Contains 12 signatures. 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 85, Folder 4a.

Electors of New-York. To preserve the rights; maintain the liberty, and support the Constitution of their country, are the most sacred and important duties of American freemen. ... Electors of New York! it is sufficiently apparent how much you h

Electors of New-York. To preserve the rights; maintain the liberty, an...

Positive Photostat. 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 134, Folder 36.

Duties on books. In the proposed tariff there are four clauses affecting English books ... [n. d.].

Duties on books. In the proposed tariff there are four clauses affecti...

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 133, Folder 40.

I, do solemnly that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen, thereof ... and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: so help me God. Sworn

I, do solemnly that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the Un...

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 236, Folder 34.

All officers commanding vessels employed on blockading service belonging to the squadrons under my command, are to be governed by the following directions in the discharge of their duties. [9 regulations] ....................... Flag officer. [n

All officers commanding vessels employed on blockading service belongi...

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Post office. Boston. Mass. Boston, October 20th, 1857. I embrace the earliest practicable moments on assuming the duties of this office, to ask of all who have occasion to seek its accommodations, to make such suggestions of improvements in the

Post office. Boston. Mass. Boston, October 20th, 1857. I embrace the e...

Handwritten on verso: 1857. 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 62, Folder 37a.

Office of Allen, Neale & Co. 18 State Street, Boston. Specie and exchange duties ... List of New England banks discredited in Boston. Boston. Jan, 25, 1859 ... Boston. J. E. Farwell & Co., printers, 32 Congress Street [1859].

Office of Allen, Neale & Co. 18 State Street, Boston. Specie and excha...

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 64, Folder 2.

William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, December 21, 1862 (Has resumed duties at State Department)

William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, December 21, 1862 (Has ...

Schedule of stamp duties, &c. New York. Published by E. B. Clayton's sons, printers and stationers. [c. 1862].

Schedule of stamp duties, &c. New York. Published by E. B. Clayton's s...

On verso: Filed Oct. 15. 1862. 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 124, Folder 22b.

The war in the southwest - Adjutant-General Thomas addressing the Negroes in Louisiana on the duties of freedom / from photograph.

The war in the southwest - Adjutant-General Thomas addressing the Negr...

Print shows a large crowd of African American men, women, and children, some wearing military uniforms, listening to Adjutant-General Lorenzo Thomas speak "on the duties and responsibilities of freedom."

Stamp duties imposed by the act of Congress of July 1, 1862 and its amendment of March 3, 1863. New York: Published by Macoy & Herwig, stationers. [c. 1863].

Stamp duties imposed by the act of Congress of July 1, 1862 and its am...

On verso: Filed March 18, 1863. 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 124, Folder 26a.

Stamp duties on notes, &c. and foreign exchange, as amended and to take effect on and after August 1st, 1864 ... New York 1864.

Stamp duties on notes, &c. and foreign exchange, as amended and to tak...

On recto, Copy 2: {stamp} Copyright Library 27 Oct 1864; 26312; July 12, 1864; 508. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 du... More

A complete list of stamp duties, to take effect August 1, 1864. Carefully compiled and arranged from the Act of Congress, approved June 30, 1864, as published officially, at Washington ... Boston, Published by J. G. Beals at the office of the Bo

A complete list of stamp duties, to take effect August 1, 1864. Carefu...

I. Title.; On verso: Gift, Caleb Cushing Papers, Oct. 22, 1962. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

Letter from John H. Gilmer to a member of the Virginia Senate, on the position and duties of Virginia in the existing state of political matters. Richmond, Dec. 28, 1864.

Letter from John H. Gilmer to a member of the Virginia Senate, on the ...

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 187, Folder 31a.

General Orders, No. 67, War Department, adjutant General's Office, Washington, April 16, 1865. Andrew Johnson assumes duties as president as result of Lincoln's death.

General Orders, No. 67, War Department, adjutant General's Office, Was...

On verso: 0715S 28S55. 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 59a.

November session, 1784, Port of Baltimore Duties upon exports ... duty upon tonnage ... Duties on imports ... Baltimore: Printed by Goddard and Langworthy [1784].

November session, 1784, Port of Baltimore Duties upon exports ... duty...

Imprint 3. 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 28, Folder 19.

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The Duties of Freedom: Elizabeth Burrill Curtis address to New York State Woman Suffrage Association

The Duties of Freedom: Elizabeth Burrill Curtis address to New York St...

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Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead forgot his official duties for a while today to welcome his talented actress daughter, Tallulah, at the Capitol today. Miss Bankhead is in the Capitol to open in a new play "Reflected Glory." Left to right: Tallulah Bankhead, Speaker of the House, and Mrs. Bankhead

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House Willia...

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"Gridiron Women" hold frolic while men fete President at Press Club. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. While the Gridiron Club of Washington is holding its annual dinner for the Presdient at the National Press Club, women officials, newspaper women, and wives of members and guests of the Gridiron Club, dubbed "gridiron Widows" by Mrs. Roosevelt, will gather at the White House for their own party. five "impossible moments" in the highest official and social circles of Washington will be presented in gag form. More, one of those moments is built around the forthcoming visit of the British king and queen, and is the "Cummings Courtesy Class" in which Mrs. Homer S. Cummings, the one Cabinet lady who has been presented at the Court of St. James', drills her fellow cabinet ladies in their prospective duties. The ladies are exhausted after one of the sessions. They are: Mrs. Ickes - Violet Sweethaven, Mrs. Wallce - Vesta Cummings, Mrs. Perkins - Doris Fleeson, Mrs. Morganthau - Jane Eads, Mrs. Hull - Ruth Jones, Mrs. Cummings - Beth Campbell, Mrs. Woodring - Dudley Hermon, Mrs. Farley - Bab Lincoln, Mrs. Swanson - Julia Bonwitt, Mrs. Rober - Mary Hornaday. Mrs. Ickes, still poppy, is doing a dance step and asking, "Can't we swing it a little?"

"Gridiron Women" hold frolic while men fete President at Press Club. W...

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Two presidential possibilities arrive at Capital on same train. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Thomas E. Dewey, who recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination, and Paul V. McNutt, Social Security Administrator, both came to town tonight on the same train. Dewey came to attend tomorrow night's Gridiron dinner, and McNutt returned to resume his official duties

Two presidential possibilities arrive at Capital on same train. Washin...

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New Senator from Vermont. Washington, D.C., July 1. Ernest W. Gibson, Jr., today took the oath as Republican Senator from Vermont and assumed his duties immediately. He named to succeed his father, Senator Ernest W. Gibson, who died a few weeks ago after a long illness

New Senator from Vermont. Washington, D.C., July 1. Ernest W. Gibson, ...

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Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully recovered from his recent Illness, Associate Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the United States Supreme Court returned to Washington yesterday from Sea Island, Georgia, where he had been recuperating. This exclusive picture of the Justice was made as he took an early morning stroll today. Many important decisions, among them the validity of the Labor Relations Act, have been postponed by the Court pending the return of Justice Stone to the bench. Along with Chief Justice Hughes, Justices Brandeis and Cardozo, Justice Stone is noted for his liberalism toward the New Deal

Justice Stone ready to resume duties. Washington D.C. Apparently fully...

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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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Navy's Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who today assumed his duties as Chief of Naval Operations succeeding Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson

Navy's Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear ...

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman speaks on duties to humanity at Universalist church

Charlotte Perkins Gilman speaks on duties to humanity at Universalist ...

Photomechanical print of Charlotte Perkins Gilman; synopsis of speech on duties to self, God, and humanity

"The heroic in a crisis are those who prepare by doing common-place duties well" - President Roosevelt, S. Royalton, Vt.

"The heroic in a crisis are those who prepare by doing common-place du...

Stereograph showing Roosevelt addressing a small crowd. H23913 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood.

Home duties of the Hopi man--a scene at the Indian Village of Oraibi, Arizona

Home duties of the Hopi man--a scene at the Indian Village of Oraibi, ...

3 Hopi men carding and hand-spinning wool. H29837 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. I... More

"Our nation will be great -- it cannot shirk its duties" -- President Roosevelt, San Antonio, Texas

"Our nation will be great -- it cannot shirk its duties" -- President ...

Photograph showing President Roosevelt, facing front, addressing the crowds at San Antonio, Texas. H62588 U.S. Copyright Office Stereograph format photograph not on stereograph mount. Copyright 1905 by Underwo... More

"Our nation will be great -- it cannot shirk its duties" -- President Roosevelt, San Antonio, Texas

"Our nation will be great -- it cannot shirk its duties" -- President ...

Photograph showing side view of President Roosevelt addressing the crowds at San Antonio, Texas. H62587 U.S. Copyright Office Stereograph format photograph not on stereograph mount. Copyright 1905 by Underwood... More

Training a policewoman--Chief among the policewoman's duties is the prevention of delinquency among young girls

Training a policewoman--Chief among the policewoman's duties is the pr...

Two policewomen talking to a girl in sailor suit. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

Mrs. Montemora, Fifty-five years old, is janitress for a large tenement, 133 W. Houston St., (lives Apt. 7) housing 26 families. When not tending the furnace or occupied with other duties for others and her own family, she makes flowers, assisted by her niece Josephine, 12 years old. They both work until 10:00 P.M. frequently. Photo was taken at 2:30 P.M., Feb 2, 1912, a school-day, and their only explanation was, "She just stayed out." Making buds. Several adult men relatives live with them. The flowers bring in only a dollar or two a week. Location: New York, New York (State)

Mrs. Montemora, Fifty-five years old, is janitress for a large tenemen...

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Camouflage - Scouts - The Belgian Sniping and Machine Gun Center, developed by Capitaine Dordu, Belgian Army. A hood and cloak for a camouflaged listener or sniper. The duties of these men are are to enter no-man's-land at night and to there conceal themselves and remain during the following day, observing and listening to the enemy's activities. This service should form a part of the sniping service

Camouflage - Scouts - The Belgian Sniping and Machine Gun Center, deve...

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Students at Mt. Holyoke College Learning Agricultural Duties

Students at Mt. Holyoke College Learning Agricultural Duties

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Minnesota Senator does last-minute Xmas shopping. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Laden down with packages, Senator Ernest Lundeen, farmer-laborer of Minnesota, reaches his office after taking time from his official duties to do a bit of Christmas shopping

Minnesota Senator does last-minute Xmas shopping. Washington, D.C., De...

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Coast Guard bill to provide grades appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the Officers passed Senate Comm. on Commerce by unanimous vote. Dec. 1922

Coast Guard bill to provide grades appropriate to the duties and respo...

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Airman Bradley Smith from Tucson, Ariz., performs the duties of phone talker

Airman Bradley Smith from Tucson, Ariz., performs the duties of phone ...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jun. 01, 2003) Airman Bradley Smith from Tucson, Ariz., performs the duties of phone talker during an elevator exercise involving the moving of aircraft effectively and e... More

Henry B. Spencer, former Vice-Pres. of the Southern Railway and Federal purchasing agent for the war time railroad administration, in his new office where he has taken up duties of Federal coal administration for the duration of the coal strike emergency

Henry B. Spencer, former Vice-Pres. of the Southern Railway and Federa...

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[...] Khan, Veteran Member of the [...] and Chmn. of the Military Affairs Comm. said good-bye to Pres. Coolidge. Ill health may prevent his returning to Wash. and his official duties [White House, Washington, D.C.]

[...] Khan, Veteran Member of the [...] and Chmn. of the Military Affa...

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New Chief of Bureau of Navigation sworn in. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz today assumed duties as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, relieving Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson who was ordered to duty with the rank of Admiral as Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet, to assume that command about June 24 aboard the battleship California. Left to right: Admiral Richardson, Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral W.B. Woodson, Judge Advocate General of the Navy Department who administered the oath of office

New Chief of Bureau of Navigation sworn in. Washington, D.C., June 15....

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Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss Gladys Pyle, elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota, arrived at the Capitol to assume her new duties today. A democrat, her term will run until the 76th Congress convenes on January 3

Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss ...

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Newly elected western solon arrives in Washington to assume duties.

Newly elected western solon arrives in Washington to assume duties.

Photograph showing Octavio and Ambrosio Larrazolo and daughter Marie standing on the steps of the Capitol. No. 66348RU.

King Tut, the President's Belgian Police dog has taken up his duties at the White House and makes regular rounds to see that the guards are in their places

King Tut, the President's Belgian Police dog has taken up his duties a...

Caption continues: He is here shown at the shelter of Officer W.S. Newton. In album: Washington, D.C., June 1927 to May 1929, v. 2, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 36, no. 42469. Forms part of: Na... More

Brigadier General William Graham Everson. General Everson recently appointed chief of the Militia Bureau, War Department has arrived in Washington to assume his new duties. His home is in Muncie, Indiana where he commands the 76th Brigade, 38th Division. In marked contrast to his army duties, General Everson is a Baptist Minister, having been ordained in 1901. Since 1921, he has been pastor of First Church, Muncie, Indiana

Brigadier General William Graham Everson. General Everson recently app...

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Brains of Aeronautic World represented on National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics is photographed in Washington the other day when they met at the Navy Department. The duties of the Committee, as provided by Congress, are to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution. In the photograph, left to right: G.W. Lewis; Charles G. Abbet, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Orville Wright, Inventor of the airplane; Commander John H. Towers; U.S.N., here of the first trans-atlantic flight in 1919; Joseph S. Amos, Chairman; Brig. General Benjamin D. Foulois, first U.S. Army Aviator; William P. MacCracken, former Secretary of Commerce for Aviation; Charles F. Marvin, Chief U.S. Weather Bureau; David W. Taylor, Vice Chairman. Standing is John F. Victory, Secretary

Brains of Aeronautic World represented on National Advisory Committee ...

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New Chief of the United States Cavalry sworn in. Major General Guy V. Henry, the new Chief of the United States Cavalry, left, being sworn in today on the grounds at Fort Meyer, Virginia, by Major S.V. Constant, Adjutant of Fort Meyer. General Henry succeeds General Herbert B.Crosby who will take up his duties as District Commissioner, having been appointed by President Hoover

New Chief of the United States Cavalry sworn in. Major General Guy V. ...

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California Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, of California, arrives at the Capitol for his days duties

California Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator William Gibbs M...

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New Georgetown Coach. Tom Mills, new Georgetown University Football Coach, snapped as he arrived at the Hilltop today to assume his newly acquired duties. Mills, who succeeds Lou Little, was an Assistant Coach under [...] at Notre Dame

New Georgetown Coach. Tom Mills, new Georgetown University Football Co...

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Fly to diplomatic post. Col. Hanford MaeNider, new American minister to Canada, and Mrs. MaeNider flew from Washington to Ottawa, where he will take up his diplomatic duties. The photograph shows Col. MaeNider assisting Mrs. MaeNider into the plane as they prepared to leave Bolling Field. They were piloted by Capt. Ira C. Acker who, injured in a parachute jump a few days before, threw away his crutch to act as pilot for his friend

Fly to diplomatic post. Col. Hanford MaeNider, new American minister t...

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Requires legislation to keep his job. Eddie Augustine Savoy, 85-year-old negro who is rounding out 60 years service in the State Department, will not be retired because of old age of Secretary Stimson's recommendation is carried out. At Stimson's suggestion, Rep. Fish, whose grandfather, a former Secretary of State, gave Savoy work in 1871, will introduce a bill to permit Eddie to keep on working. His duties consist of announcing visitors who call upon the Secretary and he has acquired a remarkable memory for faces, names, and titles, 1/31

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Wash. D.C. To push A.T. & T. quiz. Samuel Becker of Milwaukee, photographed at his desk where he is talking over his duties as special assistant counsel for the Federal Communications Commission where his telephone investigation. His salary is $9,000 a year. 10/4/35

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Okay, but not for me. Acting Director of the Budget, Daniel W. Bell, a career man of the civil service, does not choose to accept a political job and give up the status he achieved in the government. In addition to his duties with the nudget, Bell is commissioner of accounts and deposits and a special assistant to Secretary Henry Mongenthau, all for $10,000 a year. 11/29/35

Okay, but not for me. Acting Director of the Budget, Daniel W. Bell, a...

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Wash. D.C. New Federal Trade Commissioner. Robert E. Freer, 39-year-old Attorney with the Federal Coordinator of Transportation, photographed at his desk as he took over his new duties as Federal Trade Commissioner. He fills the unexpired portion of the term of George C. Matthews, retired. It extends to Sept. 25, 1938. Freer is a native of Ohio, 8/26/35

Wash. D.C. New Federal Trade Commissioner. Robert E. Freer, 39-year-ol...

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No. 3. Mrs. Moore leaves her apartment for day's duties. A long walk which keeps her in the best of physical condition is also on Mrs. Moore's daily program

No. 3. Mrs. Moore leaves her apartment for day's duties. A long walk w...

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New Spanish Ambassador assumes his duties. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. The new envoy from Spain to the United States, Prof. Fernando De Los Rios, was at his desk bright and early today after assuming his post in Washington. President of the University of Madrid, Prof. De Los Rios succeeds Luis Calderon, who resigned because he was not in sympathy with the new Spanish government

New Spanish Ambassador assumes his duties. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. T...

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Tends to her knitting. Washington, D.C. Oct. 8. While the duties of a United States Senator occupy most of her time, Senator Hattie W. Caraway, of Arkansas, found time during he long adjournment of Congress to catch up with her knitting, at which she is an expert

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New Senate Majority Leader a busy legislator. Washington, D.C. Aug. 9. Despite his many duties as senate majority leader, Senator Alben W. Barkley still finds time to attend meetings of Senate Committees of which he is a member. Senator Barkley is shown in this picture with Senator Tom Connally, (left) as they attended a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee, 8/9/37

New Senate Majority Leader a busy legislator. Washington, D.C. Aug. 9....

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New Chief of Naval Ordnance. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. Rear Admiral William R. Furlong, newly appointed Chief of U.S. Naval Ordnance, assumed his duties at the Navy Department today. 8/27/37

New Chief of Naval Ordnance. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. Rear Admiral Wi...

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 7/20/37

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New officers of young democrats. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. The new slate of officers of the Young Democrats of America, who were elected at the annual convention in Indianapolis last week, assumed their duties at national headquarters here today. They are, left to right: Mrs. Ocie Heady of Oklahoma, Vice President; Pitt Tyson Maner of Alabama, President; and Paul Williams of Missouri, Secretary. Standing is Judge John Bailey of Connecticut, Treasurer, 8/24/37

New officers of young democrats. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. The new sl...

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50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty years "Old Harry" Parker, colored, has been guarding the doors of the House Ways and Means Committee sanctum on Capitol Hill. His other duties include the preparing of the note pads and checking the ice-water coolers. Harry says he's "done forgot" his age. 6/18/37

50 years at the Capitol. Washington, D.C. June 18. For over fifty year...

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Gardening is Hobby of New Senate Majority Leader's wife. Washington D.C. July 27. Despite her many social duties as the wife of the Senate Majority Leader, Mrs Algben W. Barkley still finds time for her pet hobby. the growing of flowers. She is shown in the garden of her Washington home with her young grandson Peter Truitt. 7/27/37

Gardening is Hobby of New Senate Majority Leader's wife. Washington D....

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Court plan for returns to senate duties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, bitter foe of the President's Court Reorganization plan, returned to his senate duties today for the first time since the special session convened. He was kept busy most of the day opening the voluminous mail which has accumulated during his absence. 11/24/37

Court plan for returns to senate duties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 24. Se...

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Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. Back from a vacation at his home in Texas, Vice President Garner was ready for action today as he resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate. Senator Key Pittman, who as President Pro Tem presided over the Senate during the VIce President's absence, is shown turning over the gavel to Garner upon his arrival at the Capitol. 7/20/37

Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. B...

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New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghteling, newly appointed U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, today took the oath of office and assumed his duties. In the photograph, left to right: J.C. Watts, Assistant Chief Clerk of Labor Department, who administered the oath; James L. Houghteling; Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins; and Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward F. McGrady, 8/26/37

New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug...

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Joins staff of Bureau of Air Commerce. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. Blanche Noyes, who in 1930 took John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for his first and only air ride, has been appointed an air marking pilot for the Bureau of Air Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce. She assumed her duties today

Joins staff of Bureau of Air Commerce. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. Blan...

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Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, is assuming his duties in Washington at the special request of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson, 4/15/1937

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. V...

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Veteran women pilots now with government. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. These four well known women pilots seem content to be grounded for awhile. They are now with the Bureau of Air Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce, and their jobs consists of cooperating with cities and towns throughout the United States in arranging for the marking of roof tape to guide airmen. Blanche Noyes, who took John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for his first and only trip in the air, is the latest to join the group, assuming her duties this morning. Left to right: Louise Thaden, Helen McCloskey, Blanche Noyes and Helen Richey

Veteran women pilots now with government. Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. T...

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Now directing activites of Labor Non-Partisan League. Washington D.C., July 23. Eli Oliver, executive Vice President of the Labor Non-Partisan League, is now directing the activities of the organization following the resignation of Senator George L. Berry as its [...] Berry resigned to give his entire time to his duties as United States Senator, 7/23/37

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 7/20/37

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New Social Security board member. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. Mrs. Mary W. Dewson, Chairman of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee, assumed her new duties today as a member of the Social Security Board, 8/24/37

New Social Security board member. Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. Mrs. Mary...

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Director of mint relaxes on newly acquired farm. Solomon's Island, MD, July 29. Director of the Mint, Nellie Tayloe Ross, finds rest and relaxation from her arduous Treasury duties on her newly acquired 200 acre farm here. She is pictured among her 60,000 tobacco plants which are soon to be harvested. The house on the farm is over 100 years old, 7/29/38

Director of mint relaxes on newly acquired farm. Solomon's Island, MD,...

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Second lady expert at making Red Cross bandages. Washington, D.C., May 7. Mrs. John N. Garner, (left) wife of the Vice President, teaches the art of preparing Red Cross bandages to Mrs. James F. Byrnes, wife of the Senator from South Carolina, at a meeting of the Senate Ladies club at the Capitol. Even though her time is well occupied with duties as Secretary to the Vice President, Mrs. Garner seldom misses the weekly meeting and luncheon of the Senate Ladies, 5/7/38

Second lady expert at making Red Cross bandages. Washington, D.C., May...

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And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties of Vice President Garner are being seriously interfered with these days, what with judging potatoes last month, oysters yesterday and today, it was cheese from Wisconsin. In this picture, the V.P.'s smeller seems to be in good working order as he takes a whiff of Wisconsin Longhorn cheese with Senator F. Ryan Duffy of Wisconsin, who was responsible for the cheese being sent to the Capitol, beaming proudly, 3/2/38

And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties ...

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New Navy Navigation Chief takes oath. Washington, D.C., June 11. Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson, recently named Chief of the Navy Bureau of Navigation, to succeed Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews, was administered the oath and assumed his new duties today at the Navy Department. Pictured, left to right are: Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations; Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson; Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews and Rear Admiral G.J. Rowcliff, judge advocate, 6/11/38

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New head of American Red Cross. Washington, D.C., April 13. Norman H. Davis, of New York and Mr. Roosevelt's Ambassador at Large, has been appointed Chairman of the American Red Cross by President Roosevelt. Pictured at his desk at the Red Cross today when he assumed his duties, he succeeds the late Adm. Cary [..] Grayson, 4/13/38

New head of American Red Cross. Washington, D.C., April 13. Norman H. ...

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