Davis Collection

Setting the Capstone of the Washington Monument Magazine Illustraton after Sketch by S
On December 6, 1884, workers placed the 3, 300 pound marble capstone on the Washington Monument, and topped it with a nine-inch pyramid of cast aluminum

Portrait of John William Davis
(Original Caption) Lawyer and politician, John William Davis, waving his hat

Dwight Davis With The Davis Cup
Dwight Davis stands beside the glass trophy cup awarded in the international lawn tennis tournament he founded, The Davis Cup

John Davis and Charles Bryan Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) John W. Davis and Governor Charles W. Bryan, nominated by the Democratic ticket as the Democratic candidates for President and Vice-President

John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan
(Original Caption) Bryan Named As Davis Running Mate. Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska has been named as the Vice-Presidential candidate as running mate with John W. Davis. Photo shows--Gov

Court Scene Via James Couzens
(Original Caption) $900 Cash Run to 29 Million By Senator Couzens

Charles Lindbergh Resigning His Commission
(Original Caption) This was the scene in June, 1927, as Secretary of War Dwight Davis (back to camera) presented a Colonel's commission in the U.S. Army Reserve Air Corps to Charles A. Lindbergh

Orville Wright Attending Wilbur Wright Field Dedication
(Original Caption) The birthplace of aviation in Dayton, Ohio, where Wilbur and Orville Wright introduced aviation to the world a quarter of a century ago

Dwight Davis With Colleagues
(Original Caption) Secretary of war visits Secretary Hoover! The above photo shows left to right: Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis, Secretary Herbert Hoover, and William H

Orville Wright Receiving Flying Cross During Ceremonies
(Original Caption) Photo shows Secretary of War Dwight Davis, (R), presenting Orville Wright with the Distinguished Flying Cross

Labor Union Ceremony for William N. Doak
(Original Caption) William N. Doak, (Middle), of Virginia, is shown being sworn in as new Secretary of the Labor by Samuel Gompers Jr. Chief Clerk of the Labor Department

Portrait of Dignitaries
(Original Caption) Some of the most prominent figures in the world are seen here on the White House lawn, after the official state luncheon to the famous French Fliers, in the capital

William N. Doak Receiving Title of Labor Secretary
(Original Caption) This ceremony in the office of the Secretary of Labor when William N

John W. Davis Attending Democratic Convention
(Original Caption) Third day of Democratic National Convention, Chicago, June 29th...Photo shows John W. Davis of New York as he chatted on the convention floor prior to the opening on Wednesday

James J. Davis After Leaving Court
(Original Caption) Senator Indicted on Lottery Charge. James J

President Coolidge Signing a Peace Treaty
(Original Caption) President Coolidge Signs Kellogg Peace Treaty

J.P. Morgan with Colleagues
(Original Caption) Morgan and Aides Chat with Senator Before Start of Banking Inquiry. Washington, DC: J.P. Morgan (seated), head of the greatest banking concern in the world, chatting with John W

John Pierpont Morgan Speaking with Lawyer
John Pierpont Morgan Jr. New York financier and banker, receives some whispered advice from his attorney, John W

J.P. Morgan Attending Hearing
(Original Caption) Financier at Senate Hearing. A general view of the session during the fourth day of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee Hearing of the affairs of the J.P

J.P. Morgan Team Smiling at Hearing
(Original Caption) All Smiles at Morgan Hearing. Thomas S. Lamont, son of Thomas W. Lamont, Morgan partner; John W. Davis, counsel for J.P. Morgan and Co. and J.P

"Dutch" Schultz and His Lawyer in Courtroom
Arthur "Dutch" Shultz Flegenheim, (R) and his lawyer, J

Politicians Using Newly Introduced Telephone
(Original Caption) Telephone Conversation Held With Plane Miles Away. William P. MacCracken, (Center), Asst

Tennis Professionals Standing over Trophy
(Original Caption) Back to the American soil for the first time in many years, the coveted Davis Cup serves as a punch bowl, as the victorious team was feted at Hotel Vanderbilt

Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis at Desk
(Original Caption) 10/25/1940-New York, NY: The first colored general in the history of the United States Regular Army is Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis, pictured here

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Gazing at Portrait Being Held by Red Cross Official
(Original Caption) President Roosevelt issued a Proclamation as President of the American Red Cross, setting aside, as of this date, a Red Cross War fund Campaign

General Benjamin O. Davis, in London during World War II. Davis was the first African American general in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces

Liberian Delegation on Steps of The Capitol
Liberian President Edwin Barclay, the first African to address the US Senate, stands on the steps of the Capitol. Left to right: Brig. Gen

Benjamin O. Davis Seated W/Standing Son
(Original Caption) 9/1943-Washington, D.C.: Brigadier General Benjamin O

Mustang Flier Jet Pilots
(Original Caption) Four victorious eighth Air Force Mustang flyers, part of a group which shot down 20 German planes without losing any aircraft

Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis Honored
Brig. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, the highest ranking Negro officer in the U.S

Brigadier General Benjamin Davis
(Original Caption) 8/44: Brigadier General Benjamin Davis. BPA2 #5629

Henry Ford with Executives
(Original Caption) Henry For II, president of the Ford Motor Company (center), confers with two of his key executives, R.H. McCarroll, executive engineer, right, and J.R

Executives of the Ford Motor Company
(Original Caption) "Cabinet" of the Ford Motor Empire

Truman Gives Ben O. Davis Testimonial
President Harry S. Truman presenting a special signed testimonial to Brigadier General Benjamin O

Nelson and Lawrence Rockefeller at UN Dedication
(Original Caption) Left to right: John W. Davis, Nelson Rockefeller and Lawrence Rockefeller attend the UN dedication in New York City

Women workers at Cornwallis copper mine
(Original Caption) Women miners are shown here handling and transporting in a Cornwallis Copper Mine, around 1881

Philip Perlman and John W Davis Walking Together
(Original Caption) At left in photo is John W. Davis, one-time Democratic nominee for President of the U.S

President Harry S. Truman Addressing Crowd
(Original Caption) Davis California: Two Sides Of The Story

John W. Davis and Thurgood Marshall Standing Underneath Portrait
(Original Caption) The Supreme Court today began consideration of a historic set of five cases raising the issue of whether public school segregation by race is constitutional. John W

Thurgood Marshall and John Davis
John Davis (left) and Thurgood Marshall argued for and against (respectively) school segregation before the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education

Thurgood Marshall Standing W/2 Attorneys
(Original Caption) 12/9/1953-Washington

Paul Moller Landing His Own Flying Saucer
(Original Caption

Apollo 13 Astronauts Waving
(Original Caption) Aboard the Iwo Jima: Apollo 13 astronauts wave aboard Iwo Jima, aircraft carrier, after splashdown in Pacific. Left to right: Fred W. Haise, LM Pilot; John L

Parents Below Picture of Slain Son
James C. Davis and his wife stand below a picture of their son, James T. Davis, the first official American killed in the Vietnam War on December 22, 1961. James T

Mr. & Mrs. James C. Davis In Front Of Portrait
(Original Caption) 12/22/1971-Livingston, TN: James T. Davis of Livingston, Tenn

Fight National Oppression Sing Protest
(Original Caption) 9/25/1978-Davis, CA- Protesters march outside the University of CA Davis medical school during the first day of classes as Allan Bakke

Allan Bakke's First Day of School
(Original Caption) Allan Bakke (C)

Cardiologist Displaying Laser Catheter
(Original Caption) Davis, Calif.: Cardiologist Lee Garrett displays his new laser catheter that uses laser beams to melt fatty deposits that clog coronary arteries

Lindy Point Overlook at sunrise, Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, West Virginia, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Scenic view of Blackwater Falls in autumn
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Scenic view of Blackwater Falls in Canaan Valley
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Scenic view of Blackwater River seen from Pendleton Point
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Pterodactyl Plane
2nd July 1926: A tailless plane, the Pterodactyl in flight during rehearsals for the Royal Air Force Display and Pageant at Hendon, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Press Photography: British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)

Fair Moves On
2nd August 1932: Workmen pushing a fairground lorry out of the mud at Hampstead, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Wartime London
May 1941: The interior of Westminster Abbey after a German bombing raid. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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