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The Evangelist St. John's vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

The Evangelist St. John's vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

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Appearance to Mary from BL King's 5, f. 23

Appearance to Mary from BL King's 5, f. 23

Three illuminated miniatures on the theme of the appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene (rubric on verso: 'Apparicio Christi Marie Magdalene'): in the centre, Christ's appearance to Mary, paralleled on the left... More

The Evangelist St. John with his symbol the eagle on Patmos, the devil stealing the ink-well: vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

The Evangelist St. John with his symbol the eagle on Patmos, the devil...

John was banished to Patmos by the Roman authorities during the reign of the emperor Domitian, where he wrote the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In works of art, St. John is often show... More

Unesco sights history.

Unesco sights history.

Unesco sights history. A large building with statues on top of it

Unesco sights history. A large building with statues on top of it

Architecture stock photograph: The opera house in prague at night / A large building with statues on top of it.

Lviv ukraine unesco. A view of a city with a clock tower

Lviv ukraine unesco. A view of a city with a clock tower

Architecture stock photograph: A city with many buildings and trees in the foreground / A view of a city with a clock tower.

Lviv ukraine unesco. A view of a city with a hill in the background

Lviv ukraine unesco. A view of a city with a hill in the background

Architecture stock photograph: A small town in the hills / A view of a city with a hill in the background.

Panel of an Altarpiece with Dispute with the Doctors, on verso is Appearance of Christ to his Mother

Panel of an Altarpiece with Dispute with the Doctors, on verso is Appe...

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Appearance to the disciples from BL King's 5, f. 24

Appearance to the disciples from BL King's 5, f. 24

Miniatures of Joseph and his brothers, Christ appearing to his disciples, and the killing of the fatted calf for the prodigal son. Image taken from f. 24 of Biblia Pauperum (a typological picture book). Written in Latin.

The Evangelist St. John on Patmos: vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

The Evangelist St. John on Patmos: vision of the appearance of the Son...

John was banished to Patmos by the Roman authorities during the reign of the emperor Domitian, where he wrote the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In works of art, St. John is often show... More

The Evangelist St. John with his symbol the eagle on Patmos: vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

The Evangelist St. John with his symbol the eagle on Patmos: vision of...

John was banished to Patmos by the Roman authorities during the reign of the emperor Domitian, where he wrote the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In works of art, St. John is often show... More

A Reconstuction of the Pantheon (above) and a View of its Appearance Around 1700 (below)

A Reconstuction of the Pantheon (above) and a View of its Appearance A...

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In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The fleet which sailed from New-York and took its course to the Southward with the appearance of a design to enter this River, after keeping that course for some time suddenly altered

In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The flee...

In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The fleet which sailed from New-York and took its course to the Southward with the appearance of a design to enter this River, after keeping that course for some time suddenly altered

In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, November 16th, 1776. Sir. The flee...

Appearance of the land from the White Islands to St. Marys River taken two leagues off shore : The entrance of Milford Haven at the head of Chedabucto Bay ; The entrance of Port Bickerton bearing N.W. ; A view taken off the entrance of Beaver Harbor Bald Isle bearing E. 15? N. ; A view taken in the offing of Beaver Harbor Bald Isle bearing W. by S. 3/4 S. distant 3/4 of a mile ; Appearance of the shore to the westward of Canso Cranberry Isle bearing N. by E. 1/2 E. distant 4 miles ; The Beaver Islands C. Bald Isle N. 1/2 E. ; Appearance of the S:E: point of Nova Scotia taken from Canso Island shewing the distant land of Richmond Isles the Gut of Canso &c

Appearance of the land from the White Islands to St. Marys River taken...

This grouping of eight headland views paints a striking picture of the Nova Scotia coast, east of Halifax. Covering a geographic area from Beaver Harbour northeast to Milford Haven (a distance of 160 miles), th... More

Theatre, the publick is respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper is engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance, on Wednesday evening, in the character of Damon, in the tragedy of Damon and Pythias. On Wednesday evening, May 28, wi

Theatre, the publick is respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper is engag...

1049 B 11 0 26 42.; Rec. R. B. 10-30-42.; On verso: 1049 B11 0 26 42. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera C... More

Improvement in the art of tanning. Improvements in the manufacture of leather have not heretofore resulted in much real adventage to the community, as more attention has been paid to the appearance then to the value of the article ... E. Shove a

Improvement in the art of tanning. Improvements in the manufacture of ...

Title.; Tanning. 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 117, Folder 12.

The Publisher Aubert (You must admit the government has a comic appearance)

The Publisher Aubert (You must admit the government has a comic appear...

Charles-Joseph Traviès (French, 1804–1859)

Supposed appearance of the court where Apis was exhibited in public.

Supposed appearance of the court where Apis was exhibited in public.

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Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

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To the voters of Washington City. On Monday next we shall exercise our privilege of electing a chief magistrate. The appearance of Mr. Dow, as a candidate, has been charged upon the frineds of General Weightman, for the purpose of defeating Mr.

To the voters of Washington City. On Monday next we shall exercise our...

Castle Gardens, The Second Deluge, First Appearance of Jenny Lind in America

Castle Gardens, The Second Deluge, First Appearance of Jenny Lind in A...

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Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. First appearance of the young and talented favorite actress Miss Kate Reignolds!!! who will appear as Therese ... Georgetown, D. C. Printed by Settle & Rodier, Congress street. [J

Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. Firs...

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 201, Folder 16.

Monument to President Madison erected at Montpelier, Virginia The appearance of the vault and remains of President Madison, exposed in digging the foundation of the monument.

Monument to President Madison erected at Montpelier, Virginia The appe...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 5, no. 113 (1858 Jan. 30), p. 140.

Dan Rice's great show. Sixth appearance of M'le Ella Zoyara in her unparalleled Scene of equitation. Saturday afternoon, March 3, 1860 ... Philadelphia U. S. Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Building [1860.].

Dan Rice's great show. Sixth appearance of M'le Ella Zoyara in her unp...

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 157, Folder 2.

Appearance of the Rebel Ram "Albemarle," October 31, 1862

Appearance of the Rebel Ram "Albemarle," October 31, 1862

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1864 Dec. 24), p. 820. Reference copy may be in LOT 4421 C. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Civil War Navy, CS Vessels; Shelf.

Appearance of the Union and Rebel lines at the "Front," from the Parapet of Fort Fisher, Mar. 28 showing the territory gained by the 2nd and 6th, Army Corps after the rebel attack on the 25th inst., with Petersburgh [sic] in the distance / 3 miles only / on the right

Appearance of the Union and Rebel lines at the "Front," from the Parap...

Landscape, with small figures indicating pickets, and cheveaux de frieze. A signal tower in tree in foreground. Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed below title on verso: Mem = It will be well to delinate the Pi... More

Murder of President Lincoln; The assassin retreating across the stage and Mr. Stewart climbing upon it to pursue him; Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C. after the murder

Murder of President Lincoln; The assassin retreating across the stage ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 503 (1865 May 20), p. 140.

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated American comedian Yankee Locke. On this occasion will be presented W. W. Pratt's moral lesson, entitled Ten nights in a bar room ... Friday evening December 29th, 1865 ... [n. p. 186

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated America...

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated American comedian Yankee Locke! ... December 20th, 1865

Theatre! Benefit and last appearance but one of the celebrated Americ...

Illus. - "Ten Nights in a bar room"; exterior and interior of bar. Reference copy may be in LOT 4441. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Theater Ads.; Rare Bk. D... More

Great tornado in Wisconsin, June 28 - the almost entire destruction of the village of Viroqua [3 illus.]: 1. Total destruction of the Methodist Church; 2. Ruins of the North-Western Times Printing Office, and residence of J.A. Somerby, Esq.; 3. General appearance of the country after the tornado, showing the track of the storm, and its terrible effects

Great tornado in Wisconsin, June 28 - the almost entire destruction of...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 513 (1865 July 29), p. 301. Reference copy may be in SSF (Graphic) - Storms Tornadoes Wis... More

Jack's sudden appearance saves a life from "Spring-heel'd Jack: the Terror of London. A romance of the nineteenth century, by the author of the “Confederate's Daughter” ... Illustrated, etc"

Jack's sudden appearance saves a life from "Spring-heel'd Jack: the Te...

This image has been taken from scan 000045 from "Spring-heel'd Jack: the Terror of London. A romance of the nineteenth century, by the author of the “Confederate's Daughter” ... Illustrated, etc". The title and... More

First appearance in public of Mlle. Rita Sangalli, as a vocalist, at her benefit, May 8th, 1869

First appearance in public of Mlle. Rita Sangalli, as a vocalist, at h...

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The Charleston Hotel - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of Chicago

The Charleston Hotel - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of Chic...

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Suspense. First appearance of the grasshoppers in Nebraska

Suspense. First appearance of the grasshoppers in Nebraska

Humorous photograph shows a man sitting in his home watching grasshoppers outside the door. 7535J U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 1.

The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audience of over 3,500 People, on the Occasion of Max Alvary's 100th Appearance in Wagner's "Siegfried"

The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audien...

View from stage toward audience, showing prompter in box at front of stage. Flash-light photo by Ernest Marx. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card... More

[Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to Cave Jebel Usdum]

[Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to...

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Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to cave Jebel Usdum

Around the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut). Appearance of gateway and entrance to ...

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4. TR Inaugural Site in 2009 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

4. TR Inaugural Site in 2009 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

This 2009 photograph shows the historic home with the modern addition. By duplicating the appearance of the historic carriage house, the new addition does not mar the historic look of the home, but rather makes... More

Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of S.E.C. Washington, D.C., June 2. SEC Chairman Jerome Frank making his initial appearance before a Senate Committee since his advancement to the Chairmanship, today appeared as witness before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to endorse government insured loans as a 'desirable first step toward enabling local banking institutions to fill a gap in the financing of small business.' The bill was proposed by Sen. James E. Mead, and proposes that the RFC insure up to 90 percent of the loans made by private banking institutions

Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of...

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

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave international situation.' He said that he would elaborate upon this statement later. He introduced Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, who made the main statement to the committee

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secr...

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Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Norton. Democrat of New Jersey, receives a corsage from her neice Mary Mc Dononaugh, as the final touch to her appearance before attending the opening session of the 75th Congress today

Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Nort...

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Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. During an appearance before the Senate Wire Tapping Committee today, Joseph N. Pew, Jr., Pennsylvania Republican and official of the Sun Oil Co., flatly denied that he had engaged a private detective organization to 'watch' Democratic officials. However, he admitted that he hired Frank B. Bielaski, New York private detective, to 'watch stock transactions' in connection with a 'movement to rehabilitate' the Cramp Shipyards in Philadelphia. These shipyards, he said, were commercially unsound and could not be operated profitably

Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. Durin...

A man in a suit sitting at a table with a book. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Off the record. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Following his appearance before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford chats informally with Chairman Clyde Herring, left, and Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan

Off the record. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Following his appearance bef...

A black and white photo of three men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford, President of the Ford Motor Co., made another appearance at the Capitol today - this time before the Senate Finance Subcommittee studying profit sharing systems. He told the Committee that a reduction in federal taxes would be as good an incentive as anything the government could do

Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D...

A group of men sitting around a wooden table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

4. TR Inaugural Site in 2009 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

4. TR Inaugural Site in 2009 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

This 2009 photograph shows the historic home with the modern addition. By duplicating the appearance of the historic carriage house, the new addition does not mar the historic look of the home, but rather makes... More

Eager throng waiting for the appearance of the President at the Capitol, inauguration of Roosevelt, Washington

Eager throng waiting for the appearance of the President at the Capito...

H60191 U.S. Copyright Office No. 9917. Copyright 1905 by H.C. White Co.

Sarah Bernhardt and party before her first appearance under canvas, March 2, 1906, Dallas, Texas

Sarah Bernhardt and party before her first appearance under canvas, Ma...

Tent in background. Photo copyrighted by Glogenson, Dallas, Texas. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Actors...; Tents; Tex. Dallas 1906; Photog. I.; BI; Actress... More

The "Lusitania's" first appearance in New York Harbor, Sept. 13, 1907.

The "Lusitania's" first appearance in New York Harbor, Sept. 13, 1907.

Sailing past Battery Park in foregrd. H100466 U.S. Copyright Office No file print? This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC Parks; Ships; Shelf. Same as USZ6-205?

[Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2:30 to 8 P.M. daily. 10 A.M. to midnight on Saturday. Income, 50 cents per day. This boy was caught gambling on Chestnut & 11th Streets. When asked if he gambles said no. Said all earnings go home. This boy has the appearance of being a bit feeble minded.] Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[Harry Cherkos, 435 Catherine St, 7 years of age, sells papers, from 2...

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Mosambik. 1914. Fra en kokosplantasje i Quelimane-distriktet. Afrikanske plantasjearbeidere opptrer med dans.

Mosambik. 1914. Fra en kokosplantasje i Quelimane-distriktet. Afrikans...

Mosambik. 1914. Fra en kokosplantasje i Quelimane-distriktet. Afrikanske plantasjearbeidere opptrer med dans.

Camouflage - Roads - Showing the appearance of the battery from the side. The outline of one of the casemates is seen through the shrubs

Camouflage - Roads - Showing the appearance of the battery from the si...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Roads Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Roads - Shows the path back of the battery position screened by trees. The condition of these trees is at all times carefully guarded, and the path was maintained in appearance similar to that in existence before the occupation of the position

Camouflage - Roads - Shows the path back of the battery position scree...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Roads Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies and Parades - Demonstration on Fifth Avenue, New York to aid United War Workers Campaign. Hippodrome elephants performing on Fifth Ave. in the interest of the War Workers Campaign. The New York Police Glee Club furnished the music. The general appearance of the Avenue resembled a one-ring circus

Ceremonies and Parades - Demonstration on Fifth Avenue, New York to ai...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies and Parades Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Learning the art of camouflage. The conspicuity of this soldier contrasts with his appearance shown in Photo B., in which he is shown with his rock camouflage suit. May 1, 1918

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Learning the art of camouflage. The c...

Date Taken: 5/1/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Soldiers Training

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - New 69th Regiment Infantry New York National Guard makes first appearance

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - New 69th Regiment Infant...

Original Caption: New 69th Regiment Infantry N.Y.N.G. makes first appearance. The new 69th Regiment, New York Guard, made its first appearance when it marched up Fifth Avenue to assist at the Pontifical Mass i... More

Ceremonies - Demobilization - President Wilson makes first public appearance since return from France in parade in honor of home coming soldiers. Gun caisson loaded with flowers in honor of the boys who gave their full measure of devotion to the cause

Ceremonies - Demobilization - President Wilson makes first public appe...

Date Taken: 2/27/1919. - Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies - Demobilization Public domain photograph - military parade, United States, 1920s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - New 69th Regiment Infantry New York National Guard makes first appearance

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - New 69th Regiment Infant...

Original Caption: New 69th Regiment Infantry N.Y.N.G. makes first appearance. The new 69th Regiment coming down Fifth Avenue, N.Y. when they attended the Pontifical Mass which was held in Street Patrick's Cath... More

Airplanes - Propellers - Appearance of aeroplane propellers at different stages in the manufacturing process. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis

Airplanes - Propellers - Appearance of aeroplane propellers at differe...

Photographer: Forest Products Lab., Wis. Airplanes - Propellers Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Historical - Wright Brothers' Aeroplane. Dayton-Wright Airplane Co. Plant, Dayton, Ohio. May 14 -18, 1918. Historical Note: The Wright Company manufactured aeroplanes under their own name until about 1916, then a merger was made with Glenn Martin to form the Wright Martin Company. Glenn Martin reformed that company under his name alone and the next appearance of the name Wright came soon after the opening of World War-1 when the Dayton Wright Co was formed. Their principal product was De Haviland airplanes (English design general purpose type). The aeroplane shown had been reframed by Orville Wright as his personal plane, but was not the property of D.W. Co. In this photo Orville has the controls; the plane is pitted with his automatic stabilizer

Airplanes - Historical - Wright Brothers' Aeroplane. Dayton-Wright Air...

Date Taken: 1918 Photographer: Dayton-Wright Airplane Co. Airplanes - Historical Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Christmas post office "A la carte" has made its appearance on national capitol streets

The Christmas post office "A la carte" has made its appearance on nati...

Truck decorated in an appeal for early mailing for the Christmas season, with man dressed as Santa Claus on back of truck. Photoprint by National Photo Co. LC-F81-17078.

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Reporters besiege Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, following her appearance today before the House Rules Committee in executive session. The purpose of the hearing was determine whether the highly controversial amendments offered by Rep. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina, should get right of way on the House floor. Rep. Norton is also the author of certain amendments to the wage-hour law which are not as controversial as those[...]

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Report...

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Chocolate sundae. Here is the ice cream and in the "oil can" is the chocolate syrup. By the appearance of the man on the right business is poor Roumanian trains never fail to stop at every station no matter how fast the express is advertised to be. Throngs gather on the platforms, fruit sellers, lemonade vendors, gypsy palmists, town boys and girls and frock coated officials. It is like the days down home when the five o'clock came in ; Part of the University of Bucharest. Riots have frequently occurred here because of the large enrollment of Jewish students.

Chocolate sundae. Here is the ice cream and in the "oil can" is the c...

Photographs show scenes in Romania including: two ice cream vendors on sidewalk, carrying bucket and can; people gathered outside railroad car; and a building of the University of Bucharest. Negative series co... More

The Carabinieri of Rome are dressed in clothes designed in the time of Napoleon. These men travel in pairs and seldom have anything to do as their appearance alone is enough to calm the wildest ruffians The Treve fountain in Rome where one throws a coin to insure his return to Rome according to popular belief. At night naked Roman boys dive in to rescue the coins ; Two generations of Romans proud of their heritage.

The Carabinieri of Rome are dressed in clothes designed in the time of...

Photographs show an Italian police officer, the Trevi Fountain and two women in Rome, Italy. On page: no. 1536 (top image), no. 1537 (middle image), no. 1538 (bottom image). In album: European pictures (1923 ... More

In summer the Tiber is a slow moving sluggish brown stream but in spring it rises to the top of the stone protective walls and many times it has flooded the homes of the Romans This horse is well-protected from the Evil Eye superstition with colored streamers and tassels. The Evil Eye superstition is rampant in Rome and don't try to laugh it away ; The auto truck and taxi are making their appearance in the streets of Rome though the mule and donkey still hold their own.

In summer the Tiber is a slow moving sluggish brown stream but in spri...

Photographs show the Tiber River, a man driving a horse-drawn cart, and a street scene with a truck and a man riding a horse, Rome, Italy.

First public appearance of women of the K.K.K. on Long Island

First public appearance of women of the K.K.K. on Long Island

Photograph shows at least four women kneeling in front of strouded Klansman reading from a book; other Klansmen stand behind them on the platform; spectators watch initiation. Copyright 1924 by Triangle Studio,... More

Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freedom of policy. Washington, D.C., April 26. Staging her second appearance before Senate Committees within a week, Dorothy Thompson, columnist, sat down before Foreign Affairs Chairman Key Pittman and told him and members that neutrality laws should be repealed to allow the country to be free in forming policies in foreign affairs. 'I don't think that the existing neutrality legislation is neutral,' she said, and added that she doesn't believe that existing legislation would have kept us out of the last war, a war which she termed as still being fought

Woman columnist advocates repeal of Neutrality Act to allow U.S. freed...

A woman sitting at a table in front of a microphone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Beauty must be maintained even at Republican National Committee meeting. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. That personal appearance must never be neglected--even at a meeting of the Republican National Committee--is evident in this picture of Mrs. Ralph A. Harris, National Committee-woman from Kansas, as she applies a bit of lipstick

Beauty must be maintained even at Republican National Committee meetin...

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Scene at the Executive Offices undergoing repairs, which at present presents more of the appearance of a junkyard than the office of the President of the U.S.

Scene at the Executive Offices undergoing repairs, which at present pr...

Scaffolding on facade of section of White House damaged in fire. In album: Washington, D.C., Sept. 1929 to Feb. 1930, v. 4, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 25. Forms part of: National Photo Compan... More

May be Senator's new home. Dame rumor says Senator Morrow of New Jersey has leased this Washington residence, simple and unpretentious in appearance, passing up the many beautiful mansions available to him in the Capital. It is located at 31st Street and Dumbarton Avenue and near the home of Justice Owen Roberts of the Supreme Court. 1/31

May be Senator's new home. Dame rumor says Senator Morrow of New Jerse...

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One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The general appearance of the structures, as others built by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), is more or less traditional because it was thought that too great a deviation in this remote area would prevent ready popular acceptance of the main principles of the demonstration

One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The gen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pickwick Dam. View of generator hall from visitors' overlook Note that photograph shows initial stage; present installation extended to four generators; ultimately six. Generator housings have been designed and finished on all projects with attention to architectural appearance as well as engineering efficiency

Pickwick Dam. View of generator hall from visitors' overlook Note that...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Norris Dam and powerhouse. Door to generator hall, Norris powerhouse. Constructed entirely of aluminum for ease of operation. Transom section removable when required. Function of door is to permit passage of large machine parts and complete transformers. Division into horizontal bands continues scale and appearance of windows on other walls

Norris Dam and powerhouse. Door to generator hall, Norris powerhouse. ...

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One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The general appearance of the structures, as others built by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), is more or less traditional because it was thought that too great a deviation in this remote area would prevent ready popular acceptance of the main principles of the demonstration

One of the groups of tourists' cabins at Cove Lake State Park. The gen...

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Demountable employee housing. Three-bedroom war workers' house constructed in five slices. On this project, where the houses went into an existing community in Alabama to provide housing for employees of chemical and metallurgical industries of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), the local desire for traditional appearance was accommodated by the use of a pitched roof. Each side of the roof is hinged at the eaves and is laid down, during transport, over the ceiling to bring overall height within normal highway clearances

Demountable employee housing. Three-bedroom war workers' house constru...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the facade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The N...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (Before) Production Date: 08/29/2005 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The N...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (Before) Production Date: 08/29/2005 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The Ne...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (After) Production Date: 03/16/2010 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was bu... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New...

The original database describes this as: Title: The New Orleans Lakefront Airport (After) Production Date: 06/21/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was... More

On advise of counsel. Howard C. Hopson, left, long missing witness for the House Lobby Investigation Committee, confers with his counsel, William Hill of Boston, when he makes a belated appearance on the "Hill." 8/13/35

On advise of counsel. Howard C. Hopson, left, long missing witness for...

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BREAKS UP CABINET MEETING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 21. THE SUDDEN AND SURPRISING APPEARANCE OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY SWANSON AT THE WHITE HOUSE, CAUSED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TO ADJOURN THE CABINET MEETING THAT WAS TAKING PLACE. SEC. SWANSON HAD BEEN ILL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT IS NOW ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY

BREAKS UP CABINET MEETING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 21. THE SUDDEN AND SUR...

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No. 2. Mrs. Moore also possesses a woman's favorite trait, a last-minute checkup on her personal appearance before leaving for court

No. 2. Mrs. Moore also possesses a woman's favorite trait, a last-minu...

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"Griffin children" of west Alabama land use demonstration project near Greensboro, Alabama. They are all third or fourth generation resulting from, it is believed, a white woman and a Negro. They are mostly white and refused to be placed with the Negroes, but the whites will not have them. Note carefully the closeup of the four children; all are from the same family and yet differ greatly in appearance

"Griffin children" of west Alabama land use demonstration project near...

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Labor chief draws crowd at Capitol hearing. Washington, D.C. June 7. The appearance of John L. Lewis, C.I.O. Chief, before the Senate and House Labor Committees today drew a packed house at the hearing today. Lewis is shown at the right as he began his testimony in which he endorses the Black-Connery Bill. 6/7/37

Labor chief draws crowd at Capitol hearing. Washington, D.C. June 7. T...

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New Social Security board member primps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Cameramen were kept waiting today while Miss Mary Dewson, new member of the social security board, checked her appearance before posing for pictures taking the oath of office, 8/23/37

New Social Security board member primps. Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Ca...

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Tax advice to Mrs. Roosevelt routine Treasury precedent, Congressional Committee told. Washington D.C. July 28. In ruling that a radio contract did not result in taxable income for Ms. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Treasury merely followed precedents, Robert H. Jackson, Assistant Attorney General told the Congressional Tax Committee today. Jackson is shown chatting with the Co-Chairmen, Rep. Robert L. Doughton, (left) and Senator Pat Harrison, following his appearance on the stand. 7/28/37

Tax advice to Mrs. Roosevelt routine Treasury precedent, Congressional...

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Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, left: made one of his few public appearances last night when he attended the Alumni dinner of Brown University at the Mayflower Hotel here, he introduced Henry M. Wriston, the newly inaugrated President of Brown University, right; Mr. Hughes graduated Brown in 1881

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chi...

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Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, left: made one of his few public appearances last night when he attended the Alumni dinner of Brown Universtiy at the Mayflower Hotel here, he introduced Henry M. Wriston, the newly inaugrated President of Brown University, right; Mr. Hughes graduated Brown in 1881

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chi...

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WEST POINT CADETS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. DESPITE THE HEAVY DOWNPOUR, THE WEST POINT CADETS PRESENTED A SNAPPY APPEARANCE AS THEY MARCHED IN THE INAUGURAL PARADE TODAY

WEST POINT CADETS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. DESPITE THE HEAVY DOWN...

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Newsmen quiz Japanese Ambassador at press club luncheon. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. In an off-the-record appearance as a luncheon guest of the National Press Club today, Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito virtually underwent a cross-examination from more than 450 newsmen and Government Officials in attendance, questioning of the envoy came shortly after had had discussed the sino-Japanese situation and explained the Japanese viewpoint and objectives in the present military campaign in Shanghai and North China. 10/14/37

Newsmen quiz Japanese Ambassador at press club luncheon. Washington, D...

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Farmhouse on the owner-operated two hundred thirty acre farm of Mary Lah, widow. This farm, which has carried a small mortgage since the Depression, lies west of Fowler, Indiana, near the Illinois state line. Note the asbestos shingles, good fences and fine appearance of the yard

Farmhouse on the owner-operated two hundred thirty acre farm of Mary L...

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Bones of earliest mammals being studied at Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C., May 8. One of the largest collections of the bones of some of the earliest mammals are now being studied and classified at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. C. Lewis Gazin, Smithsonian paleontologist shown in the photograph, obtained specimens of [more] than 50 species of long-extinct creatures from the so-called "Puerco and Torrejon Horizons" in New Mexico last summer. The Puerco and Torrejon formations date back approximately 50,000,000 years, to the time when present life forms began to make their appearance, 5/8/37

Bones of earliest mammals being studied at Smithsonian Institution. Wa...

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Palestine disturbances 1936. Members of the Arab Higher Committee, leaving the offices of the Royal Commission on Jan. 12, 1937 after their first appearance to give evidence

Palestine disturbances 1936. Members of the Arab Higher Committee, lea...

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In spotlight at hearing on Government Reorganization Program. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. Luther Gulick, (right) member of the President's Reorganization Advisory Committee, is informally questioned by Senator [...] F. Byrd, preceding his (Gulick) appearance before the Senate Committee studying the Robinson Government Reorganization Bill. After cross-examining Gulick, Senator Byrd attacked the power given the Presdient in the Robinson Bill as a "Sud[...] on the part of Congress, 8/4/37

In spotlight at hearing on Government Reorganization Program. Washingt...

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Wayne Morris, motion picture star, is enrolled in the Red Cross by Mrs. Mary Holland, of Bradley Hills, MD. Morris is making a personal appearance at the Earle Theater, 9/28/38

Wayne Morris, motion picture star, is enrolled in the Red Cross by Mrs...

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Townsend faces senate committee again. Washington, D.C., March 19. Dr. Francis E. Townsend made a brief appearance before the Senate Unemployment Committee today and argued that his old age pension plan would do away with unemployment. He filed with the Committee a statement explaining the plan of a pension of $200 a month to all persons over 65, 3/19/38

Townsend faces senate committee again. Washington, D.C., March 19. Dr....

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In huddle. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre, left, in a huddle with Senator Key Pittman following Sayre's Appearance before the Senate Territorial and Insular Affairs Committee today in support of amendments to the Tydings-McDuffie Independence Act. Sayre told the Committee vital interests of the U.S. in the Far East were concerned in the disposition of the Philippines, 2-21-39

In huddle. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Assistant Secretary of State Fra...

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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transportation. Washington, D.C., April 3. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee got off today for a series of hearings on public transportation problems, but the news value was considerably overshadowed by the appearance of Robert Montgomery in another committee at the same time. Carl R. Gray, Chairman of the president's committee of six on railroads, told the Committee that his group felt that an independent transportation board is needed to regulate all transportation, the board to be outside of the ICC jurisdiction. Gray urged that the federal board which he proposed handle water carriers as part of its duties. 4-3- 39

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transport...

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Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Movie and still cameras were set at all angles in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room to record for the nation the appearance of Felix Frankfurter, who made himself available to answer questions as to his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court bench. The committee later confirmed the nomination of Frankfurter, 1/12/39

Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washin...

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Ickes asks for full control of Bonneville Dan project. Washington, D.C., July 18. In an appearance before the House Rivers and Harbors Committee today, Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes asked congress to give him full control over the Bonneville Dam project in Oregon. He said he favored a bill introduced by Rep. Walter Pierce because the Secretary of Interior was "charged with the responsibility of the Bonneville project but was without authority to appoint authorities at the project, excepting only the Administrator." Ickes added he felt he should also be permitted to appoint the subordinates as well as the administrator, 7/18/39

Ickes asks for full control of Bonneville Dan project. Washington, D.C...

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