1936 Chester Davis Ed Smith meeting on farm legislation Type 1 Press Photo

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. Admin- istration farm leaders and the legal light of the Department of Justice meet in the Senate Agriculture Committee to assure the proposed legislation. From the left stand- ing, Chester Davis, head of the Solicitor General, and Secretary Sen. Ellison 'Cotton' Ed. Smith, D. of S.C., is seat- ed. 1/28/36 HARRIS & EWING PHOTOS. The photograph captures a significant moment in American agricultural policy history during the New Deal era. Chester Davis and Ellison "Cotton" Ed Smith were important figures in the 1930s, with Davis serving in various capacities related to agricultural policy, including as head of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. The meeting depicted in the image reflects the government?s efforts to address the plight of farmers during the Great Depression, showcasing the collaborative efforts between the administration and legal advisors in shaping legislation aimed at stabilizing agricultural markets. === 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.

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