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Photograph of the Rear Control Car of a Dirigible, ca. 1933

Photograph of the Rear Control Car of a Dirigible, ca. 1933

Original Caption: Photograph of the Rear Control Car of a Dirigible, ca. 1933..U.S. National Archives’ HMS Record Entry ID: NWL-16051..Creator: U.S. Congress. Joint Committee to Investigate Dirigible Disasters... More

Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boardwalk at Steadman's Landing

Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boardwalk at Steadman's Landing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A historic marker at the top of the boardwalk to the beach at Steadman's Landing, part of Baldwin County Parks System reads: Established... More

Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 18th-century brick house with a tall white tower in the center of its roof stands amongst the bare branches of surrounding trees. Lo... More

Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley

Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Horseback tours travel through Monument Valley to spots a vehicle cannot access. "The Mittens," a landmark along the trail, looms in the... More

Historic National Road - Putnamville Methodist Church

Historic National Road - Putnamville Methodist Church

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Putnamville Methodist Church, one of the oldest churches on the Road, was built in 1834. It is listed on the National Register of Hi... More

Historic National Road - Eaglesfield

Historic National Road - Eaglesfield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Norm and Rosemary Hunt have maintained their home east of Brazil for many years. Eaglesfield (c. 1855) is on the Register of Historic Pl... More

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Historic Register Plaque on St. Thomas Church

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Historic Register Plaque on St. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This plaque on St. Thomas Church building informs us that the church was established in 1855 and built in 1870, and has been placed on t... More

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Ferry

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Fer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers traverse the slow moving St Johns River on the historic Fort Gates Ferry. Travelers have been crossing the St Johns at this sp... More

Photograph of the Capitol Building Under Construction in Washington, DC

Photograph of the Capitol Building Under Construction in Washington, D...

Photographs of Federal and Other Buildings in the United States The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United ... More

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Russell Creek View to Historic Windsor House

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Russell Creek View to Historic W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Historic Windsor House, a white-columned plantation house built in 1858, looms over Russell Creek. Location: South Carolina (32.597... More

Photograph of the Construction of the Cabin John Bridge over Cabin John Creek, Originally Known as the Washington Aqueduct Bridge No. 4 in Maryland

Photograph of the Construction of the Cabin John Bridge over Cabin Joh...

Historical Photograph Files Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, construction, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain ph... More

Photograph of the Tree where Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Met

Photograph of the Tree where Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Gra...

Original caption: Surrender of South to Union. Tree under which Generals Lee and Grant met. 1865. Civil War-Era Photographs

Woodrow Wilson - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Woodrow Wilson - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Local Accession Number: 969..Description: President Woodrow Wilson with Charles M. Schwab. Schwab's autograph is in the lower right hand corner of the photograph...Photographer: Carl. T. Thoner..Source: Unknown... More

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Local Accession Number: 872..Description: Photograph of President and Mrs. Wilson opening the Air Mail Service. ..Photographer: Unknown..Source: Howard E. Potter Collection..Size: 7.5x8..Medium: Print, Black an... More

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Local Accession Number: 872..Description: Photograph of President and Mrs. Wilson opening the Air Mail Service. ..Photographer: Unknown..Source: Howard E. Potter Collection..Size: 7.5x8..Medium: Print, Black an... More

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Wilson Opening Air Mail Service

Local Accession Number: 872..Description: Photograph of President and Mrs. Wilson opening the Air Mail Service. ..Photographer: Unknown..Source: Howard E. Potter Collection..Size: 7.5x8..Medium: Print, Black an... More

Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln. American Civil War photograph by Mathew Brady.

Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln. American Civil War photograph...

Original Caption: Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln..U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 111-B-3658..From:: Series: Mathew Brady Photographs of Civil War-Era Personalities and Scenes, (Record Group... More

Photograph of the Spot Where General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant Met to Arrange Lee's Surrender

Photograph of the Spot Where General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses...

Civil War-Era Photographs Public domain photograph related to civil rights, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of a Family with Their Covered Wagon During the Great Western Migration

Photograph of a Family with Their Covered Wagon During the Great Weste...

Original caption: "The Covered Wagon of the Great Western Migration. 1886 in Loup Valley, Nebr." A family poses with the wagon in which they live and travel daily during their pursuit of a homestead. WPA Infor... More

Historic Springfield Armory Museum

Historic Springfield Armory Museum

The Springfield Armory first started a museum in 1866. The location has changed throughout the years, but this tradition continues today with the incredible museum at Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

Photograph of Timothy O'Sullivan's Ambulance Wagon and Portable Darkroom on the Sand Dunes of Carson Desert during the King Survey

Photograph of Timothy O'Sullivan's Ambulance Wagon and Portable Darkro...

Photographic Albums of the Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel - The King Survey

Photograph of Donner Lake Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California

Photograph of Donner Lake Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Calif...

Photographic Prints Produced During Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel (King Survey)

Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Inside Looking towards the Lodge

Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Inside Looking towards t...

Photographs of National Cemeteries in the United States and Mexico Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Gate Looking Down Central Avenue towards Flag Staff

Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Gate Looking Down Centra...

Photographs of National Cemeteries in the United States and Mexico Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

F Street from Steps of Old Patent Office (Now Civil Service Commission Building) towards the Treasury

F Street from Steps of Old Patent Office (Now Civil Service Commission...

Historical Photograph Files Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Laboratory and Fish Hatching House, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Laboratory and Fish Hatching House, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

This encased photograph depicts an early version of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Original caption: Laboratory and Fish House, U.S.F. Commission. Woods Hole. Scrapbooks, Logbooks, Photographs, and Co... More

Photograph of Emery Lumber Company Sawmill

Photograph of Emery Lumber Company Sawmill

Original caption: Emery Lumber Co. sawmill. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Group of Emigrants Waiting for Arrival of Ship, Southampton, England

Group of Emigrants Waiting for Arrival of Ship, Southampton, England

Public Health Service Historical Photograph File Public domain photograph related to 1930s-1950s dwelling, building, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

This image shows a north view of Kentucky River lock and bank number one. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

This image shows Kentucky River lock number one from the left bank with the corner gates open. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Dam No. 1 Ky. R. Shows facing on top of finished concrete, near abutment. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Bank Number One

This image shows a panoramic view of Kentucky River lock and bank number one. Historical Photographs

Photograph of Edouard V. Isaacs

Photograph of Edouard V. Isaacs

Naval History Photographs (Bureau of Ships) Public domain photograph of US government agency official, meeting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Original caption: Dam No. 2 Kentucky River. Historical Photographs Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 2, View west from right bank below dam. Historical Photographs

Photograph of the Wallace Home in Independence, Missouri

Photograph of the Wallace Home in Independence, Missouri

Caption: Photograph of the home of Madge and David W. Wallace on Ruby Street in Independence, Missouri. This was the first home of Bess Wallace Truman. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Pe... More

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Dam No. 1 Ky. R. Concreting on top of foundation cribs is in progress. Shows how the bond is made from abutment to lock. 8' masc. height at crest of dam. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Lock No. 1, Kentucky River Historical Photographs Public domain photograph related to 1930s farming, farms, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of U.S.S. President Lincoln

Photograph of U.S.S. President Lincoln

Naval History Photographs (Bureau of Ships) Public domain image of a U.S. navy ship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky  River Lock and Dam Number Four

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Original Caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 4, View S.W. from hill-top below the hemp factory, shows west end of dam, lock &c, with Frankfort and L & N. R.R. bridge in distance Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Original Caption: Kentucky River Dam No. 4. View west, from right bank just below hemp factory. Historical Photographs

Kentucky  River Lock and Dam Number Four

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Original Caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 4, View East from river wall of lock showing dam and hemp factory. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Four

Original Caption: Kentucky River Dam No. 4, View south, from river wall of lock, showing repairs to dam Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Original caption: Kentucky River, Lock and Dam No. 2, View West From Right Bank Below Dam. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Original caption: Kentucky River, Lock and Dam No. 2, View west from right bank above dam. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Historical Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 1, View West from East side of breach excavation, shows breach, crib work, dam, lock houses &c. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 1, View south, shows breach, cribs &c. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 1, View Northeast from hurricane deck of Str "United States" shows lower end of old dam, breach cribs &c. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 1, View north shows breach, cribwork &c. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 1, View South of East from right bank below lock, shows lower gates, (open) &c. Historical Photographs

Photograph of the Aftermath of the Big Fire in the Town of Newaygo, Michigan

Photograph of the Aftermath of the Big Fire in the Town of Newaygo, Mi...

Original caption: The aftermath of the Big fire, Town of Newaygo, Michigan, 1884. Lower Michigan NF. (A.G. Horn) Actual photo taken by F. Jacobi, Newaygo, Mich. Historic Photographs

Loud 17, Three young girls, St. Paul Island. Photograph by Gray & Hereford

Loud 17, Three young girls, St. Paul Island. Photograph by Gray & Here...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loud 16,  Mrs. A. P. Loud. Photography by Gray and Hereford, c. 1880s. Photograph by Gray & Hereford

Loud 16, Mrs. A. P. Loud. Photography by Gray and Hereford, c. 1880s....

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph of an official portrait, US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loud 18, St. Paul Island chief's mother with young girl. Photograph by Gray & Hereford

Loud 18, St. Paul Island chief's mother with young girl. Photograph by...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud

Loud 7, Passengers aboard ship to Alaska, c. 1886. Photograph by M. Lorenz

Loud 7, Passengers aboard ship to Alaska, c. 1886. Photograph by M. Lo...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph of Alaska, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loud 15, Antone Melovidof, St. Paul Island, c. 1880s Photograph by Gray & Hereford

Loud 15, Antone Melovidof, St. Paul Island, c. 1880s Photograph by Gra...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph of US government agency meeting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loud 9, Boundry House, store, and 2 company houses, Ounalaska [Unalaska] c. 1886. Photograph by M. Lorenz

Loud 9, Boundry House, store, and 2 company houses, Ounalaska [Unalask...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph related to 1930s-1950s dwelling, building, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loud 13, St. Paul Chaurch of Saints Peter and Paul, c. 1886. Photograph by Gray & Hereford

Loud 13, St. Paul Chaurch of Saints Peter and Paul, c. 1886. Photograp...

Photographs and Charts of Treasury Agent Abial P. Loud Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River, Ky. Instantaneous view. Lock & Dam No. 5 Contractor's dredge at work, Snagboat "Kwasind" in motion, Photo by M. W. Venable, July 3, 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Improvement Lock & Dam No. 5. Looking down stream Aug 12, 1885. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Kentucky River, Ky. Dam No. 4 Repairing dam and mill, flume. Sept. 7, 1885. Photo by M. W. Venable Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Kentucky River, Ky. Dam No. 4. Repairing Dam. Condition of work Sept. 7 1885. Photo by M. W. Venable Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Kentucky River, Ky. Dam No. 4 Repairing dam. Condition of work Sept. 7, 1885. Photo by M. W. Venable Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Dam Number Four - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Kentucky River, Ky. Dam No. 4 Repairing Dam. Condition of work Sept. 7, 1885. Photo by M. W. Venable Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: View of Lock No. 5 showing Upper Gates and Dam Sept. 10th 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Improvement Lock & Dam No. 5, View from right bank, Sept. 14, 1885, taken from right bank above abutment Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Original Caption: View of Dam No 4 and low gates Oct. 1st 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Original Caption: View of Lower gates Lock No 5, Oct 1st 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Improvement Lock & Dam No. 5 Oct. 4, 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 5. Oct 6, 1885 View from abutment Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Improvement Lock & Dam No. 5 Oct. 6, 1885, View from right side of river above abutment Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: View of Dam No 5, Oct 24th 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: View of Dam No 5, Nov 2nd 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Original Caption: View of Lock No 5. Nov 2nd 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 5. View from lower end of abutment December 15, 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Five

Original Caption: Kentucky River Improvement Dam No. 5 Dec 17, 1885 Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Kentucky River Lock Number Five

Original Caption: Lock No 5 Kentucky River Historical Photographs Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

This item shows an aerial view of Kentucky River lock number four. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

This item shows four men working on Muhlenberg barge in winter. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Three

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Three

This item shows a side-view of the progress of Kentucky River lock number three. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Lock No 6 Kentucky River Historical Photographs Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Dam No. 1 Ky. R, Concreting on top of foundation cribs is in progress. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six, National Forest Service photograph.

Kentucky River Lock Number Six, National Forest Service photograph.

This item shows equipment used in the construction of Kentucky River lock number six. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number 3

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number 3

This item shows Kentucky River lock number three from the bank of the river. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

This item shows construction progress on Kentucky River lock number four. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

This item shows men working on Kentucky River lock number four. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

This item shows a view of the lock from the river. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number One

Original caption: Dam No. 1 Ky. The dam is partially removed and concreting is begun at this abutment. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

Original Caption: Lock No 6 Kentucky River Historical Photographs Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock Number Six Steamer General O. M. Poe

Kentucky River Lock Number Six Steamer General O. M. Poe

Original Caption: Steamer Genl O. M. Poe - Lock No 6 Ky. River Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

This item shows Kentucky River lock number six during construction. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six Excavation

Kentucky River Lock Number Six Excavation

Original Caption: Excavation for Abutment Historical Photographs Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

This item shows a group of men and women looking at Kentucky River lock number six. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

Kentucky River Lock and Dam Number Two

This item shows a pipe in lock number two. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

This item shows an aerial view of Kentucky River lock number six. Historical Photographs

Photograph of Chiracahua Apache Indians After Training at the Carlisle Indian School

Photograph of Chiracahua Apache Indians After Training at the Carlisle...

Photographs of American Military Activities Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Chiracahua Apaches Arriving at the Carlisle Indian School

Photograph of Chiracahua Apaches Arriving at the Carlisle Indian Schoo...

Photographs of American Military Activities Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Kentucky River Lock Number Six - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

This item shows stone bricks used in the construction of Kentucky River lock number six. Historical Photographs

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

Kentucky River Lock Number Four

This item shows men working on Kentucky River lock number four. Historical Photographs

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