Description: Size: 7x10 inch Condition: All photos in this series are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. Photos of any major imperfections will be included. WASHINGTON D.C. MAY 22--A veritable swarm of reporters mobbed Congressman C. Jasper Bell today when the announcement was made to the effect that Dr. F. E. Townsend would be cited for contempt by the O. A. R. P. Investigating Committee. Cong. Bell is the Chairman of the Committee. HARRIS AND EWING PHOTOS The image captures a moment in 1936 during a significant investigation concerning the Old Age Revolutionary Pension (OARP) movement, led by Dr. Francis E. Townsend. The swarm of reporters indicates the intensity of public interest in the Townshend Plan, which advocated for government pensions for the elderly. This captured moment reflects the political climate of the time, marked by economic hardship due to the Great Depression and a growing call for social welfare reforms. === This 7x10 inch original type 1 photograph is from the personal collection of photographer Wes Howland (1906-1956). Howland was a reporter with the Harris-Ewing news service in Washington D.C from 1931-1941, and went on to serve with the military. He was one of a small number of photographers with complete access to the White House, Capitol, Senate, and House. This photo was part of a collection of over 1200 large photos from Wes Howland personal archive that we acquired from his estate. Included with the lot was the following note from a relative: "Periodically he would send his glossys to his mother. Soon after (joining the Marines) the newspaper of Harris & Ewing went out of business. As far as I know, the hundreds of pictures he took and sent his mother are one of a kind, and the only ones in existence. No prints have ever been made. I inherited them from my grandmother." Not only did Mr Howland have incredible access to the government figures of the day but he was a highly skilled photographer who produced some stunning historical images and documented Washington D.C. in the 1930s like few others. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you would like to purchase. We are happy to combine shipping and refund any excess paid.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T16:25:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: 1930s,Capitol Hill,Goverment,Senate,Washington DC,White House
Theme: Politics,History,Militaria,People,Social History
Featured Person/Artist: Ewing & Harris,Wesley Howland
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1936
Size: 7x10 inch
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Photographer: Wesley Howland
Number of Photographs: 1
