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The Falls of Niagara - On the Brink/The American Shoe, from Goat Island/The descent to the Cave of the Winds

The Falls of Niagara - On the Brink/The American Shoe, from Goat Islan...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1875 Sept. 11, p. 740-741. Reference copy may be in LOT 4385D. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY Niagara Falls; Shelf.

Lottie and Dottie. Why Dottie what has happened to your umbrella? ...

Lottie and Dottie. Why Dottie what has happened to your umbrella? ...

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Dottie and Lottie : the umbrella."

Shinobugaoka no tsuki, Taiso Yoshitoshi - Ukiyo e print

Shinobugaoka no tsuki, Taiso Yoshitoshi - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a young samurai warrior, Gyokuensai, startled by the wind blowing blossom petals and a robe or kimono hanging on a rope tied to a tree. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunke... More

Northern hemisphere - Public domain vintage map

Northern hemisphere - Public domain vintage map

Alternate title: Projections for northern hemisphere. Stamped on verso: Namcheong, painter. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault

Dottie and Lottie. The umbrella. It was like this, Nelly : you know how it blizzarded this afternoon ...

Dottie and Lottie. The umbrella. It was like this, Nelly : you know ho...

Preparatory drawings; later versions published in "Dottie and Lottie : the umbrella." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Approach to Cave of the Winds, [American Falls], Niagara

Approach to Cave of the Winds, [American Falls], Niagara

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

map from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc"

map from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the win...

This image has been taken from scan 000207 from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc". The title and subject t... More

map from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc"

map from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the win...

This image has been taken from scan 000209 from "Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc". The title and subject t... More

Rye and rock Thomas Worth - Engraving, Public domain image

Rye and rock Thomas Worth - Engraving, Public domain image

Print shows an African American man, bundled in clothing for winter, sitting atop a column of rock on the coastline of the ocean, holding a fishing pole; he is buffeted by strong winds as he drinks from a bottl... More

Patent Drawing of Engine - Drawing of a Globe for Showing Direction of the Winds Public domain image

Patent Drawing of Engine - Drawing of a Globe for Showing Direction of...

This patent was designed by John P. Royall. Utility Patent Drawings

"A Day on the Farm." East Custer County, Nebraska.

"A Day on the Farm." East Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note the wind-blown dust in the background. original size: 6x8

Landschap met brug ('Where Winds the Dyke')

Landschap met brug ('Where Winds the Dyke')

Public domain photograph of a bridge in the woods, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"In March" - illustration for "Baby's Lullaby Book ... by Charles Stuart Pratt" showing a young girl and a young boy walking home from school, hand-in-hand, on a windy day in Spring

"In March" - illustration for "Baby's Lullaby Book ... by Charles Stua...

T29490 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Printed on mount: Copyright, 1888, by L. Prang & Co. Boston. Stamped on verso: Copyright Oct 17 1888. Copyright number inscr... More

[Sunshū ejiri], Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

[Sunshū ejiri], Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows travelers struggling against strong winds near the Ejiri station on the Tōkaidō Road, a porter has lost his hat and another traveler has lost many sheets of paper, with distant view of Mount Fuji. T... More

The American Falls from below Cave of the Winds

The American Falls from below Cave of the Winds

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

map from "[Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc.]"

map from "[Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the wi...

This image has been taken from scan 000211 from "[Navigation of the Atlantic Ocean; with an account of the winds, weather and currents found therein ... Fourth and enlarged edition, etc.]". The title and subjec... More

View on the Seine: Harp of the Winds

View on the Seine: Harp of the Winds

Homer Dodge Martin (American, Albany, New York 1836–1897 St. Paul, Minnesota)

And the wind blew through their whiskers

And the wind blew through their whiskers

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

winds from "Physical Geography. By W. M. Davis ... assisted by William Henry Snyder. [With plates.]"

winds from "Physical Geography. By W. M. Davis ... assisted by William...

This image has been taken from scan 000063 from "Physical Geography. By W. M. Davis ... assisted by William Henry Snyder. [With plates.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags... More

[Jonathan: "I say, Mr. Wind, better late than never, but most of my guests are gone!"]

[Jonathan: "I say, Mr. Wind, better late than never, but most of my gu...

Brother Jonathan, a figurative representation of the United States (like Uncle Sam), shouts to a large bearded and winged figure of a man representing the wind, as sailboats glide in the distance. No copyright ... More

[Fūkeiga], Andō Hiroshige - Public domain scenic drawing

[Fūkeiga], Andō Hiroshige - Public domain scenic drawing

Print shows a person chasing a hat during a wind storm. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: modern miniature reproduction. Forms p... More

[A rising wind] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[A rising wind] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A rising wind - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

A rising wind - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Title and date from Detroit, Thistle Publications(1912). Jacket title: Marine after R. Hopkin. Photograph of a watercolor painting. "217-S" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 032047. Gift; State Historical... More

[American Falls, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, New York]

[American Falls, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, New York]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[The kingdom of the winds] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[The kingdom of the winds] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Temple of the winds - Drawing. Public domain image.

Temple of the winds - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Niagara, general view from Cave of the Winds

Niagara, general view from Cave of the Winds

Historic Sites Public domain photograph - photochrome print, colorized, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Fūkeiga], Katsushika Hokusai, depicting Mount Fuji

[Fūkeiga], Katsushika Hokusai, depicting Mount Fuji

Print shows two travelers struggling against the wind, which is also blowing sheets of paper or cloth, with view of Mount Fuji in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-... More

What happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City /

What happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City /

"The scene as suggested by the title is made on 23d Street, New York City. In front of one of the large newspaper offices on that thoroughfare is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air is forced b... More

Aunt Sallie's wonderful bustle /

Aunt Sallie's wonderful bustle /

"A sudden gust of wind sweeps Auntie's bonnet from her head, and she, in attempting to regain it, becomes overbalanced and falls over the stone-wall, landing on her bustle. Upon striking she immediately rebound... More

At the foot of the Flatiron / - movie film screenshot

At the foot of the Flatiron / - movie film screenshot

This street level view is of the Broadway side of the Flatiron, or Fuller Building, near the narrow north corner. Filmed on a very windy day, pedestrians of various descriptions are seen passing by the camera, ... More

Pilot Kevin Kochersberger rides the Experimental Aviation Association's (EAA) 1903 Wright flyer reproduction down the 180 foot rail in his first attempt to reenact the "12 seconds that changed the world" during the Centennial of Flight celebration at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC), December 17, 2003. The prevailing winds that brought the brothers to Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments weren't on hand at the Centennial of flight celebration. Despite two attempts between storm fronts the EAA crew was only able to get their 1903 Wright flyer reproduction about six inches off its rail before crashing at the end before a crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts

Pilot Kevin Kochersberger rides the Experimental Aviation Association'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kitty Hawk State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter cold and drenching rains at the Wright Brother's National memorial hoping to witness the 100th anniversary reenactment of the "12 seconds that changed the world" at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC), on December 17, 2003. Members of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) ma two attempts to repeat the historic event when at 10:35 one hundred years before, Orville and Wilbur Wright, from Ohio, first achieved power flight in a heavier than air aeroplane they signed and built in their bicycle shop. The prevailing winds that brought the brothers to Kitty Hawk weren't on hand at the Centennial of flight celebration, and...

A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter cold and drenching rains at the Wright Brother's National mem... More

Wilber and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie

Wilber and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie

(May 1, 1904) Wilbur and Orville Wright with the Flyer II at Huffman Prairie, outside of Dayton, Ohio, on May 1, 1904. ..The Wrights had a much more difficult time testing their aircraft at Huffman Prairie than... More

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, American Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, American Falls, Niagara Falls, N....

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Temple of the winds - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Temple of the winds - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Windy day along the coast, Asbury Park, N.J.

A Windy day along the coast, Asbury Park, N.J.

Title from jacket. "2715" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034001. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[A Windy day along the coast, Asbury Park, N.J.]

[A Windy day along the coast, Asbury Park, N.J.]

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Maple Mill, Dillon, S.C. Jasper Prevatt (smallest). Has doffed 3 years. Ben--Runs 3 sides. In mill 4 years. Lillian (next) Winds--In mill 8 years. Blennie (next). Bertha--winds. In mill 8 years. Location: Dillon, South Carolina

Maple Mill, Dillon, S.C. Jasper Prevatt (smallest). Has doffed 3 years...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 393. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

March millinery / Frank A. Nankivell 1911.

March millinery / Frank A. Nankivell 1911.

Illustration shows several men chasing a woman's wind-blown hat. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1775 (1911 March 8), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Windblown - A black and white photo of a woman in a dress

Windblown - A black and white photo of a woman in a dress

Print shows woman and girls in bonnets and billowing skirts.

The morning after / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

The morning after / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam waking up in bed, hungover, with everything in his room caught up in a whirlwind of bottles of alcohol labeled "Stand Pat Booze, Bull Moose Bitters, [and] That's All Wilson", a pitc... More

The hag and the fiend in partnership / Kep.

The hag and the fiend in partnership / Kep.

Illustration shows a city sidewalk crowded with women who are denied entry to upscale shops, and an old woman labeled "Necessity" creating a malestrom that drives many of the women to seek shelter where they ca... More

With their backs to the winds of the world

With their backs to the winds of the world

Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Fraternity Idea Among College Women" by Edith R... More

Rock of Ages and the Cave of the Winds

Rock of Ages and the Cave of the Winds

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Head winds / Will Hammell. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Head winds / Will Hammell. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a well-dressed couple walking together on a windy day; many wind-blown hats fill the air around them, yet they manage to keep their's in place. Illus. in: Puck, v. 75, no. 1931 (1914 March 7... More

View of the country southeast of Gaza. The irregularities result from the action of the winter rains and violent winds

View of the country southeast of Gaza. The irregularities result from ...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- Two deflector panels were no match for the tornado winds that damaged them and other property at a municipal water treatment lift station on May 10. Ron Crow, a FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment team member, documents the damage. Public properties in the eastern half of the state experienced damages from 22 confirmed tornadoes thar swept the area. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- Two deflector ...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA team at a deflector panels damaged by the tornado in OK Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- Two deflector panels were no ma... More

Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Little remaines of a home torn apart by the powerful winds of a tornado on May 10th. Several powerful storms, containing 22 tornadoes rated up to F4, swept the state on that Monday. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Little remaines of a home ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Little remaines of a home torn apart by the powerful winds of... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Officer Ron Crow carefully inspects the roof of the city's Public Services building for damages caused by tornado winds on May 10. Public infrastructure in the eastern half of the state experienced damages from 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- FEMA Public As...

The original database describes this as: Title: surveying hail damage to municipal building roof Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Officer Ron Crow ca... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Tornado-force winds stripped this brick veneer completely from the side of a home. There were a number of F3 and two F4 twisters spawned by storms that produced 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Torn...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Tornado-force winds stripped this brick veneer complet... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City repairs the side of his mobile home after a tornado-driven winds ripped the siding off his home. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged mobile home being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building was damaged when tornado winds lifted the corner of the rubber sealant layer and peeled it back to the center of the roof. Ron Crow, a FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment team member, documents the extent of the damages. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat r...

The original database describes this as: Title: tornado damage to municipal building roof in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building w... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner, assisted by two volunteers, rolls out FEMA emergency roof tarps to prevent water from entering his home through a roof damaged by tornadic winds. On May 10, severe storms spawned 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 twisters - over the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary roof repair in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner, assisted by two volunteers, rolls out FEM... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker cleans the ground where a gas station is being rebuilt after a tornado-driven winds destroyed the structure. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker clean...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged gas station being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker cleans the g... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its entire 400 foot length where tornadic winds damaged the wall and ceiling. On May 10, storms sweeping across the eastern half of the state produced 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its en... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once 140 feet tall, lies collapsed on the ground, a victim of tornadic winds that ripped the area on May 10. Thousands of Oklahomans in the easrern half of the state lost electrical service when 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 twisters - struck that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A damaged high tension line tower in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once... More

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Three blowing trees Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Three blowing trees Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick James eagerly sucked in the draft of fresh air

Frederick James eagerly sucked in the draft of fresh air

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Business and Desires" by Stacy Aumonier, Saturday evening post, 193:151 (Oct. 2, 1920).

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Blowing trees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Three blowing trees Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Wing, Study for Notus in "The Winds"

Wing, Study for Notus in "The Winds"

John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856–1925 London) Public domain photo of British 20th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) sit idle on the flight deck wrapped in barrier paper to protect the aircraft from high winds and blowing sand on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) during its transit through the Suez Canal. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is scheduled to arrive in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Truman is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phillip R. Lawhorn, USN Release Status: Released... More

Three Washington society buds in spectacle. The misses Beatrice McLean (left) debutant daug[...] Capt. and Mrs. Ridley McLean, Helen Thompson and Eugeni[...] LeJeune, (right) daughter of General and Mrs. John A. LeJ[...] members of the "Group of the Winds" who will take [...] human "Game of Mah Jongg, The Great Dramatic Spectacle [...] be presented for the first time February 6, in the Ne[...] Washington Auditorium under the auspices of the Belleau[...] Memorial Association

Three Washington society buds in spectacle. The misses Beatrice McLean...

A black and white photo of three people holding signs. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Congress urged to remove tomahawk-swinging Indian statue from steps of Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 27. If Rep. Usher Burdick, Republican of North Dakota has his way, the 87 year old statue standing on the steps of the Capitol which depicts a frontiersman rescuing a white woman from a possible redskin tomahawking will 'be ground into the dust and scattered to the four winds.' Introducing a resolution in the House to that effect, the legislator said, ' the American Indian was no worse than some of our own ancestors, and there is no more reason to memorialize his misdeeds than there would be to set up a monument to the witch burners of Salem'

Congress urged to remove tomahawk-swinging Indian statue from steps of...

A black and white photo of a man standing next to a statue. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Samuel T. Brown's Sheep Ranch, Windmill, Adjacent to ranch, Model, Las Animas County, CO

Samuel T. Brown's Sheep Ranch, Windmill, Adjacent to ranch, Model, Las...

Survey number: HABS CO-90-I Public domain photograph - historical image of Colorado, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Doc Taylor Place, Windmill, East Fork of Armells Creek, Colstrip, Rosebud County, MT

Doc Taylor Place, Windmill, East Fork of Armells Creek, Colstrip, Rose...

Survey number: HABS MT-82-C Public domain photograph - Montana Folklife collection, ethnography, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wind erosion control. Branches placed on sand in direction of prevailing winds. Michigan

Wind erosion control. Branches placed on sand in direction of prevaili...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Liberal (vicinity), Kan. Soil blown by dust bowl winds piled up in large drifts on a farm

Liberal (vicinity), Kan. Soil blown by dust bowl winds piled up in lar...

Corresponding negative no. LC-USF34-52508-D Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress). LOT 1642.

Soil blown by "dust bowl" winds piled up in large drifts near Liberal, Kansas

Soil blown by "dust bowl" winds piled up in large drifts near Liberal,...

Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Winds off the Pacific Ocean make fantastic whorls in the sand dunes along the Oregon coast. Holland grass is being planted to stop the drifting

Winds off the Pacific Ocean make fantastic whorls in the sand dunes al...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wind erosion control. Branches placed on sand in direction of prevailing winds. Michigan

Wind erosion control. Branches placed on sand in direction of prevaili...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sunrise services at Arlington. Washington, D.C., March 26. The wintry winds failed to dampen the spirit of thousands who journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery today for the Easter Sunrise Services. Mrs. Roosevelt attended the services which were conducted uner the auspices of the Knights Templar, 3/28/1937

Sunrise services at Arlington. Washington, D.C., March 26. The wintry ...

A large group of people standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Forest Service could be scuttled if government reorganization plan goes thru, senate committee told. Washington, D.C., Aug 3. Appearing before the Senate Committee considering President Roosevelt's Government Reorganization Program, Col. W.B. Greely former Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, gave warning today that powers granted in the bill might mean the Forest Service "would be dismembered like Poland, scattered to the four winds or abolished altogether". He also charged that the proposal to change the name of the Interior Department to the Department of Conservation was a plan to transfer the Forest Service out of the Department of Agriculture to the Interior Department, 8/3/37

U.S. Forest Service could be scuttled if government reorganization pla...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Southeast Missouri Farms Project. House erection. After exterior wall panels are in place gable ends are lifted up by means of a gin pole. This was necessary for safety purposes because of strong winds

Southeast Missouri Farms Project. House erection. After exterior wall ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Missouri, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Overcoats for bees the latest. Beltsville, Md., April 11. W.J. Nolan, Apiculturist of the Bee Culture Laboratory at National Agricultural Research Center here, is demonstrating to Miss Lorry Van Houten, how overcoats for bees protect these honey producers from howling winds of winter. Formerly the packing for double decked hives was sawdust and TA(?) paper, now these cold-blooded insects can huddle under overcoats consisting of double blankets, with an added canvas cover.

Overcoats for bees the latest. Beltsville, Md., April 11. W.J. Nolan, ...

A couple of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

St. Bernard Parish, La., July 24, 2013 -- The St. Bernard Parish 34th Judicial Courthouse historic structure that was built in 1939 suffered heavy damages as a result of high winds, storm surge and a rush of water from broken levees caused by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA has spent more than $20.7 million to repair the structure. Gioan Nguyen/FEMA

St. Bernard Parish, La., July 24, 2013 -- The St. Bernard Parish 34th ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: St. Bernard Parish, LA Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ St. Bernard 34th Judicial... More

Storm pit, shelter built and used by many families in Alabama during storms or high winds. Coffee County, Alabama

Storm pit, shelter built and used by many families in Alabama during s...

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Washington, Klickitat County, near Goldendale. Wheat country, abandoned farm in foreground, occupied farm beyond. Heard in local filling station: "Well, heck, the large farmers are buying out the small farmers and taking over the country. The farmers have to do it in dry land farming to build their land up to where it was. The little fellows are off to the four winds."

Washington, Klickitat County, near Goldendale. Wheat country, abandone...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , May 30, 2008 -- A 15ft. storm surge and 9ft. residual floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina damaged the interior of the building. Winds from the hurricane caused the water tower located next the auditorium to collapse and destroyed the entire roof as well as the interior of the auditorium. The roof needed to be replaced and the interior (including the wood flooring) needed to be gutted down to the brick shell and rebuilt. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , May 30, 2008 -- A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Buras Auditorium (Before) Production Date: 05/30/2008 Caption: Plaquemines Parish, La. , May 30, 2008 -- A 15ft. storm surge and 9ft. residual floodwaters from... More

Construction workers drying out bedding and mattresses from their trailer after a week of heavy rains and winds. Near Camp Livingston, Alexandria, Louisiana

Construction workers drying out bedding and mattresses from their trai...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , March 20, 2009 -- A 15ft storm surge and 9ft residual floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina damaged the interior of the building. Winds from the hurricane caused the water tower located next the auditorium to collapse and destroyed the entire roof as well as the interior of the auditorium. The roof needed to be replaced and the interior (including the wood flooring) needed to be gutted down to the brick shell and rebuilt. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , March 20, 2009 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Buras Auditorium (After) Production Date: 03/20/2009 Caption: Plaquemines Parish, La. , March 20, 2009 -- A 15ft storm surge and 9ft residual floodwaters from ... More

Young kid tethered near a shelter which can be moved to protect the kid both from cold winds and hot suns. These are twin kids on the ranch of a rehabilitation borrower in Kimble County, Texas

Young kid tethered near a shelter which can be moved to protect the ki...

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Construction workers drying out bedding and mattresses from their trailer after a week of heavy rains and winds. Near Camp Livingston, Alexandria, Louisiana

Construction workers drying out bedding and mattresses from their trai...

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Carpenter and construction worker from Georgia who is recovering from flu. Next to him is a neighbor's child and his wife is going to take in two other neighbor's children with them because their tent leaks so badly after a week of heavy rains and winds. In this same tent live about ten men, two women and two children. The men are construction workers sleeping in shifts. Near Camp Livingston, Alexandria, Louisiana

Carpenter and construction worker from Georgia who is recovering from ...

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Kids in individual shelters. These shelters can be turned to protect kids from cold winds or too hot sun. Kids are tied to wire which is strung near the shelter. Ranch, Kimble County, Texas

Kids in individual shelters. These shelters can be turned to protect k...

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Lodged wheat, Walla Walla County, Washington. During a season of excessive moisture wheat is likely to develop more straw and lighter heads than normal; consequently when either high winds or hard rains come the tall straw bends or breaks. With modern combines it is possible to save much of the lodged wheat.

Lodged wheat, Walla Walla County, Washington. During a season of exces...

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Health measures for low home temperatures. Junior will have to become accustomed to lower temperatures this winter so it's a good idea to give him a physical checkup before cold winds start to howl. A healthy youngster will have no trouble in adjusting to the sixty-five degree maximum recommended by the fuel conservation order. If the child is sickly or subject to colds, keep his own room at seventy degrees

Health measures for low home temperatures. Junior will have to become ...

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FSA (Farm Security Administration) defense housing dormitories at Vallejo, California. These buildings are placed to provide maximum privacy and to take advantage of prevailing winds

FSA (Farm Security Administration) defense housing dormitories at Vall...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA project specialist Paul Ogiba explains disaster relief policies with New York officials after the NYC Parks and Recreation kickoff meeting. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that cut a path through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA proj...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA project specialist... More

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airport. Plotting the course of a pilot balloon as it ascends into the atmosphere to determine the velocity and direction of winds above the surface

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airpo...

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Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airport. Plotting the course of a pilot balloon as it ascends into the atmosphere to determine the velocity and direction of winds above the surface

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airpo...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Doug Westermann explains the recovery process to members of the NYC Parks and Recreation Department. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that blew through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA Publ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New York State OEM addresses the attendees of the applicant briefing. FEMA is providing aid in the recovery from the damaging winds that tore through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr discusses strategy with Larry O'Reilly and Theo Joseph of FEMA following the Applicant Brief held at New York City's OEM. FEMA is mobilized in the effort to repair the damage sustained by the tornadoes and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and New York State Represenatives listen to questions and concerns from NYC Parks and Recreation Officials at a kickoff meeting. FEMA is providing aid in the recovery from the damaging winds that tore through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and New York State... More

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