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Frank F. Gibson, 1305 Linden St. Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger No. 7. 14 years of age. 1 year in service. Visits houses of prostitution. Guides soldiers to segregated district. Smokes. Still at school and works from 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Frank F. Gibson, 1305 Linden St. Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger...

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Carefully trained women inspectors check and inspect cargo transport innerwings before they are assembled on the fuselage, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Carefully trained women inspectors check and inspect cargo transport i...

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American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing dependable planes for their men at the front, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft...

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Woman working on an airplane motor at North American Aviation, Inc., plant in Calif.

Woman working on an airplane motor at North American Aviation, Inc., p...

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Santa Fe R.R. locomotive shops, Topeka, Kansas

Santa Fe R.R. locomotive shops, Topeka, Kansas

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Gus Worke, a farmer who came from Germany 40 years ago, Southington, Conn.

Gus Worke, a farmer who came from Germany 40 years ago, Southington, C...

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C & NW RR; locomotives in the roundhouse at Proviso yard, Chicago, Ill.

C & NW RR; locomotives in the roundhouse at Proviso yard, Chicago, Ill...

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[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsboys for seven, eight and nine years.] Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsb...

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C. & N.W. R.R., Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N.W. R.R., Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundho...

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To the temperance workers of Ohio. [n. d.].

To the temperance workers of Ohio. [n. d.].

Temperance. 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 138, Folder 27.

[African American workers standing on railroad tracks in front of a storage facility, possibly at Giesboro cavalry depot]

[African American workers standing on railroad tracks in front of a st...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Officers on deck of monitor Saugus, James River, Virginia

Officers on deck of monitor Saugus, James River, Virginia

No. B655. Mounted with four other photographs. For information on the identification of the photographer see article: "Richmond Again Taken: Reappraising the Brady Legend through Photographs by Andrew J. Russe... More

[Workers constructing a wood building] (Andrew J. Russel)

[Workers constructing a wood building] (Andrew J. Russel)

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Tents, possibly used by workers at Giesboro cavalry depot] (Andrew J. Russel)

[Tents, possibly used by workers at Giesboro cavalry depot] (Andrew J....

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

33d New York Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

33d New York Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. B778. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Railroad construction workers] (Andrew J. Russel)

[Railroad construction workers] (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 63 (handwritten) and 2563 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

[Military railroad operations in northern Virginia: African American laborers working on rail]

[Military railroad operations in northern Virginia: African American l...

No. 54 (handwritten) and 2555 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

[Railroad construction workers holding track] (Andrew J. Russel)

[Railroad construction workers holding track] (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 64 (handwritten) and 2564 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

[Railroad construction workers straightening track] (Andrew J. Russel)

[Railroad construction workers straightening track] (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 65 (handwritten) and 2565 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

[Two railroad construction workers hammer track as third construction worker watches]

[Two railroad construction workers hammer track as third construction ...

No. 66 (handwritten) and 2566 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More

Casting pig iron, Iroquois smelter, Chicago

Casting pig iron, Iroquois smelter, Chicago

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An assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard

An assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard

Photo shows an 8" 30cal gun used on the Atlanta and Chicago class cruisers. (Source: C. Seavy, 2018 and http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_8-30_mk1.php) Second title on negative: Gun foundry at Washington, D.... More

Casting pig iron, Iroquois smelter, Chicago

Casting pig iron, Iroquois smelter, Chicago

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 012557. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Breaker boys, Woodward coal breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania]

[Breaker boys, Woodward coal breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania]

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Assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard, An

Assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard, An

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Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, Washington, D.C

Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, Washington, D.C

Photograph shows interior view with women working at machines in the stamp division of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Breaker boys, Woodward coal breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania

Breaker boys, Woodward coal breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania

Title and date from Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). "Dup" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 011589. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Weaving room, cotton mill, Augusta, Ga., U.S.A.

Weaving room, cotton mill, Augusta, Ga., U.S.A.

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The mince meat department, Armour's great packing house, Chicago, U.S.A.

The mince meat department, Armour's great packing house, Chicago, U.S....

Woman and men weighing and packing mince meat at table. 2364y1 U.S. Copyright Office. Title also in Spanish.

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroi...

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). "3" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020764. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroi...

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020765. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Japanning room, Glazier Stove Co., Chelsea, Mich.]

[Japanning room, Glazier Stove Co., Chelsea, Mich.]

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U.S.S. Brooklyn, a little game, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Brooklyn, a little game, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit...

Attribution based on negative D4-20231. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020251. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949. Edward H. Hart, American photographer act... More

U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of sailors, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of sailors, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by...

Attribution based on negative D4-20590. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). "527" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020605. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949. Edward H. Hart, Americ... More

U.S.S. Brooklyn fire room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Brooklyn fire room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publ...

"8" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020191. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

U.S.S. Oregon, dynamo room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Oregon, dynamo room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Pub...

Attribution based on negative D4-20824. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020832. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949. Edward H. Hart, American photographer act... More

U.S.S. Oregon, 1-pounder and gunner

U.S.S. Oregon, 1-pounder and gunner

Jacket title continues: ... George Sanderson. Attribution based on negative D4-20838. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020840. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 19... More

U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroi...

Attribution based on negative D4-20590. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020593. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949. Edward H. Hart, American photographer act... More

U.S.S. Iowa, the galley, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publishing Company.

U.S.S. Iowa, the galley, US Navy. Dry Plate Negative by Detroit Publis...

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020446. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

UAWU head quizzed by Rep. Dies. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Homer Martin, left, President of the Automobile Workers Union, as he was quizzed today by Rep. Martin Dies, Chairman of the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities. Martin told the Committee that communists are active in both the CIO and A.F. of L.

UAWU head quizzed by Rep. Dies. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Homer Martin...

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2nd annual convention, United Office & Pro[...] Workers of American, Burlington Hotel

2nd annual convention, United Office & Pro[...] Workers of American, B...

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Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. A.F. of L. Head William Green and Davod Dubinsky, President of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, attended last night's opening performance of 'Pins and Needles,' the stage production of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union

Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. A.F. of L. Head William Green and Davod Dubi...

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Former CIO union head listens to testimony before Labor hearings. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Homer Martin, President of the United Automobile Workers of America, AF of L faction, photographed this morning as he listened to testimony of Joe Ozanic. Martin was formerly Head of the CIO faction of the Auto Workers Union. He now charged that the NLRB favors the CIO branch of the Union. He is expected to testify in the afternoon session

Former CIO union head listens to testimony before Labor hearings. Wash...

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[Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City GasCompany, Mich.]

[Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City GasCompany, Mich.]

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Loading railway express car - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Loading railway express car - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

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103 union presidents meet with Green to urge Congress to change WPA wage-hour rates. Washington, D.C., July 12. Leaders of the American Federation of Labor's national and international unions met today to plan methods of persuading Congress to restore old wage and hour rates of pay for WPA workers who now work 130 hours for the same pay they once received for as little as 55 hours a month. Here are Frank Morrison, Secretary-Treasurer of the AF of L, Herbert Rivers, Secretary and Treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Department, and William Green, President of the AF of L photographed at the meeting this morning

103 union presidents meet with Green to urge Congress to change WPA wa...

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[Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit]

[Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit]

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Repairing a lock gate, S.S. Marie, Mich.

Repairing a lock gate, S.S. Marie, Mich.

"G 4559" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 070573. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Glazier Stove Company, machine room, Chelsea, Mich.]

[Glazier Stove Company, machine room, Chelsea, Mich.]

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Labor Secretary and Michigan Governor get together with GMC officials in efforts to settle auto strike. Washington D.C. Shortly following their meeting with labor leaders this afternoon, Secretary of Labor Perkins and the Governor of Michigan Frank Murphy went into a conference with executives of General Motors in efforts to settle the strike of automobile workers. In the photograph, left to right (seated) Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.; President General Motors; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and William S. Knusdes. Back Row: John Thomas Smith; (left) Chairman Finance Committee, General Motors

Labor Secretary and Michigan Governor get together with GMC officials ...

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Maritime Union pickets U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Washington, D.C., May 17. More than 500 members of the National Maritime Union picketed the U.S. Commerce Department Building today in protest against what they said was indiscriminate issuance of seaman's certificates. Patrick D. Whalen, Chairman of the Baltimore branch of the NMU, said the marine workers had no quarrel with Secretary Hopkins but were directing their picketing against the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, a division of the Department

Maritime Union pickets U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Washington, D.C., May 1...

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Eskimos, Alaska - Public domain portrait print

Eskimos, Alaska - Public domain portrait print

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Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pa

Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pa

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 011590. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Auto repairs, Los Angeles - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Auto repairs, Los Angeles - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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UAWU leaders urge President to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan relief. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Led by Homer Martin, President, representatives of the United Automobile Workers Union called at the White House today and urged President Roosevelt to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan relief to avoid "mass starvation and mass misery". They also left with the President their recommendations and a statement on employment, unemployment and average wage of workers in the auto industry. Left to right: Richard T. Frankensteen, Vice President; Homer Martin, President; William Munger, Research Director; and W. Jed Louck, Economist

UAWU leaders urge President to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan r...

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Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania

Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania

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Before Dies committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Homer Martin, President of the Automobile Workers Union, as he appeared before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities

Before Dies committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Homer Martin, Preside...

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[Group of workers posed with bucket cart outside Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Michigan]

[Group of workers posed with bucket cart outside Leland & Faulconer Ma...

Photo shows men at the foundry and machine shop that produced automobile engines and merged with Cadillac Motor Co. in 1905. In middle row, owner Robert

Independent union member tells of NLRB's refusal to certify gas workers' organization. Washington, D.C., July 5. Joseph C. Nash, member of the Independent Gas Workers' Union, organized at the Brooklyn Union Gas Co. in New York, described today to the Senate Education and Labor Committee the attempts of his organization to obtain certification from the NLRB, although a petition for certification was filed over a year ago. The board's refusal to grant the petition, he said, could be blamed upon its 'pro- C.I.O. bias.' Senator Allen Ellender read into the record a letter from the union's attorney stating that Nash did not speak for the union, but represented solely himself

Independent union member tells of NLRB's refusal to certify gas worker...

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A Cape Ann fisherman mending his nets

A Cape Ann fisherman mending his nets

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue P (1906). "3" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018017. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Shredders, Natural Food Conservatory, Niagara, N.Y.

The Shredders, Natural Food Conservatory, Niagara, N.Y.

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A Cape Ann fisherman mending his nets

A Cape Ann fisherman mending his nets

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A chestnut vendor, Baltimore, Md.

A chestnut vendor, Baltimore, Md.

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Charges that John L. Lewis 'saw to' the discharge of men to coerce workers. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Joe Ozanic, International President of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, testified before the Smith Committee investigating the National Labor Relations Board. He charged that John L. Lewis, as President of the United Mine Workers of America, caused the discharge of five men in the Progressive Union, to 'bring pressure' on other employees to leave the Progressive and join the United. 'The United Mine Workers--and if I've got to use the name of the dictator, John Lewis himself--brought pressure on the employees to force them to sign a petition. They refused. He then saw to it that the coal company discharged five men. The others then did sign the petition resigning from the Progressive Union and pledging loyalty to the United. They did it to save their jobs,' he told the committee

Charges that John L. Lewis 'saw to' the discharge of men to coerce wor...

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UAWU leaders urge President to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan relief. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Led by Homer Martin, President, representatives of the United Automobile Workers Union called at the White House today and urged President Roosevelt to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan relief to avoid "mass starvation and mass misery". They also left with the President their recommendations and a statement on employment, unemployment and average wage of workers in the auto industry. Left to right: Richard T. Frankensteen, Vice President; Homer Martin, President; William Munger, Research Director; and W. Jed Louck, Economist

UAWU leaders urge President to appropriate $130,000,000 for Michigan r...

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AF of L textile workers gird up loins for battle with CIO organizers. Washington, D.C., May 8. R.J. Watt, American Labor Representative of the International Labor Office at Geneva, and Francis J. Gorman, President of the AF of L United Textile Workers discussing plans of a fight against organizing efforts of the CIO in the textile field. The union met today at a convention with Gorman, once active in the CIO until expelled by the UTW executive board, making the opening blast

AF of L textile workers gird up loins for battle with CIO organizers. ...

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Glazier Stove Company, grinding room, Chelsea, Mich.

Glazier Stove Company, grinding room, Chelsea, Mich.

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042787. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Plays part in AF of L meet on WPA situation. Washington, D.C., July 12. George Meany, President of the New York State Federation of Labor photographed this morning at the AF of L meeting which was called to urge Congress to rescind the new wage provisions that reduced hourly pay rates for WPA workers and which now has 77-627[?] workers on strike

Plays part in AF of L meet on WPA situation. Washington, D.C., July 12...

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Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit

Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit

Title devised by cataloger. Jacket title: R & B. Detroit Publishing Co. no. P 40188. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

A chestnut vendor, Baltimore, Md

A chestnut vendor, Baltimore, Md

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue P (1906). "G 3412" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 09344. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Gun Instruction, Yale - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Gun Instruction, Yale - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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California labor relationist charges AF of L fostered labor disturbances to discredit Wagner Act. Washington, D.C., May 9. George C. Kidwell, Director of the California State Department of Industrial Relations, charged today before the Senate Education and Labor Committee that the AF of L had deliberately fostered labor disturbances to discredit the Wagner Act. He said that in Westwood, a California lumber town, CIO members had been driven out by company agents and that in two weeks there was not a member of any union in town. 'In the face of this fact, it is the Labor Board that is charged with thwarting the 'democratic rights of the workers,'' he said

California labor relationist charges AF of L fostered labor disturbanc...

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And now a beer meter. Washington, D.C., May 1. To aid Uncle Same in collecting the tax on the millions of barrels of beer brewed in this country every year, the National Bureau of Standards has designed a master beer meter for use of the alcohol unit of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, U.S. Treasury. Government inspectors employ this master meter in checking the accuracy of the brewery beer meter to determine the volume of beer brewed. In the photograph the large tank receives the liquid [after passing] thru the meter where it is weighed to get [the] true volume. Carl F. Stoneburner is reading [...]

And now a beer meter. Washington, D.C., May 1. To aid Uncle Same in co...

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Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit

Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit

Title devised by cataloger. Jacket title: R & B. Detroit Publishing Co. no. P 40185. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Whole wheat cleaned and ready for use, Natural Food Conservatory, Niagara, N.Y.

The Whole wheat cleaned and ready for use, Natural Food Conservatory, ...

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President of AF of L Mine Workers Union testifies before Labor hearings. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Joe Ozanic, President of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, an AF of L union, testified this morning before the Smith Committee to Investigate the National Labor Relations Board. He is shown here with Tom Halger, of Logan, West Virginia, who atteneded the hearings dressed in his working clothes

President of AF of L Mine Workers Union testifies before Labor hearing...

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[Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City Gas Co., Mich.]

[Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City Gas Co., Mich.]

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Glazier Stove Company, machine room, Chelsea, Mich.

Glazier Stove Company, machine room, Chelsea, Mich.

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042791. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Appears before Senate Unemployment Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 14. Contending that the problem of providing for the poverty-stricken workers transcends state lines, Paul S. Taylor of the Univ. of California, outlined a program for federal assistance. The proposed program would provide grants in aid to states for general public assistance. The states would submit to the Social Security Board plans in which adequate provisions for non-residents would be included

Appears before Senate Unemployment Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 1...

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Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor of Michigan. Washington D.C. In an effort to settle the strike of automobile workers in Detroit, Governor Frank Murphy came to Washington today to confer with Secretary of Labor Perkins and Labor Officials. This picture, made at the Labor Department after a six hour meeting, shows left to right: John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and James F. Dewey, Conciliator of the Labor Department

Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor o...

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Government regulation needed to insure Detroit steady supply of milk, Monopoly Committee told. Washington, D.C., May 2. Kenneth L. Vardon, President of the United Dairy Workers Union of Detroit, today told the Temporary National Economic Committee that some form of government regulation must be imposed to insure Detroit a steady supply of milk at a just price to the consumer, the distributor, and the farmer. He charged that the practices of George A. Johnson, independent dealer, serving six per cent of the city, were such that they 'are seriously endangering the supply of fluid milk for Detroit.' Vardon said that Johnson shops with various farmers to get the lowest possible prices but refuses to pay prevailing wage standards

Government regulation needed to insure Detroit steady supply of milk, ...

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Senator McCarran ignores salary increase. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Senator Pat McCarran designs a series of conferences with the representatives of organizations of government workers and officials of the Labor Dept. Preparatory to drafting a bill for the salary increases for government employees. photo shows, left to right, W.C. Hushing, National Legislative Representative of the A.F. of L.; Senator Pat McCaran; John P. Frey, President of the Medal Trades Union, of the American Federation of Labor

Senator McCarran ignores salary increase. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Se...

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[Glazier Stove Company, grinding room, Chelsea, Mich.]

[Glazier Stove Company, grinding room, Chelsea, Mich.]

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[Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit]

[Richmond & Backus Co. bindery, Detroit]

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Weston Aqueduct, Section 2, Angelico Brook culvert, Framingham, Mass., Aug. 19, 1901

Weston Aqueduct, Section 2, Angelico Brook culvert, Framingham, Mass.,...

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Weston Aqueduct, Section 2, west drift of Tunnel No. 1, near portal, Framingham, Mass., Sep. 22, 1902

Weston Aqueduct, Section 2, west drift of Tunnel No. 1, near portal, F...

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Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Several American Red Cross workers and some friends posing for a picture at a tent on the encampment grounds where the militia had been called during the coal mining strike

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Several American Red Cross workers and some ...

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[Book bindery, Richmond & Backus Co., Detroit, Mich.]

[Book bindery, Richmond & Backus Co., Detroit, Mich.]

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Tithing department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, O[hio]

Tithing department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, O[hio]

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Press, Richmond & Backus Co., Detroit, Mich.

Press, Richmond & Backus Co., Detroit, Mich.

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042760. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Assembling department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio

Assembling department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio

"WHJ-1291" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014755. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Lock and drill dept., National Cash Register, Dayton, O[hio]

Lock and drill dept., National Cash Register, Dayton, O[hio]

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Distribution Department, supply pipe lines, Section 1, Charles River, laying three lines of 60-inch pipe in cofferdam, Weston, Mass., Nov. 21, 1902

Distribution Department, supply pipe lines, Section 1, Charles River, ...

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Indicator department, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio

Indicator department, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio

"WHJ 1290" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042932. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Lock and drill dept., National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio

Lock and drill dept., National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio

"WHJ-[...]" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014756. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Richmond & Backus Co. print shop, Detroit, Mich.]

[Richmond & Backus Co. print shop, Detroit, Mich.]

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Tithing department, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio

Tithing department, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio

"WHJ 1292" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042933. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Mike Smith, Billerica Massachusetts

Mike Smith, Billerica Massachusetts

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[Assembling room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Mich.]

[Assembling room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Mich....

Photo shows men working at foundry and machine shop that produced automobile engines and merged with Cadillac Motor Co. in 1905.

McKINLEY SCHOOL. SHOP - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

McKINLEY SCHOOL. SHOP - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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