Description: WASHINGTON D.C. JULY 6--ONE OF THE BUSIEST MEN IN JACOB BAKER, PRESIDENT OF THE NEW UNITED FEDERAL WORKERS UNION, WHO IS DIRECTING THE DRIVE TO BRING THOUSANDS OF UNIOLE WORKERS UNDER THE C. I. O.--BANNER. HE IS SHOWN DICTATING TO HIS SECRETARY MARSHA YATES. 7/6/37 This photograph captures a significant moment in labor history during the New Deal era in the United States. Jacob Baker was an influential figure in the labor movement, advocating for the rights of workers as president of the United Federal Workers Union. The C.I.O. (Congress of Industrial Organizations) played a critical role in organizing industrial unions and improving labor conditions during the 1930s. The unionization efforts at this time were vital for bringing attention to workers' rights and establishing a framework for labor negotiations. === This 7x9 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 8x10's 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 8x10 glossy's 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: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-29T14:35:39.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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
Unit Type: Unit
Size: 7x9 inch
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: 1930s,Capitol Hill,Goverment,Senate,Washington DC,White House
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1937
Photographer: Wesley Howland
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Politics,History,Militaria,People,Social History
Style: Documentary
Features: Press Photograph
Featured Person/Artist: Ewing & Harris,Wesley Howland
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
