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Background imageGovernor Collection: Huey Long Behind a Desk

Huey Long Behind a Desk
Huey Long (1893-1935) was the charismatic populist governor of Louisiana

Background imageGovernor Collection: Averell Harriman Governor Of New York

Averell Harriman Governor Of New York
(Original Caption) 10/8/1958-Brooklyn, NY: New York Governor Averell Harriman is surrounded by crowds as he leaves a store in one of Brooklyn's busiest shopping centers Oct. 8th

Background imageGovernor Collection: Jesus before Pontius Pilate

Jesus before Pontius Pilate
Vintage colour lithograph from 1882 of Jesus before Pontius Pilate

Background imageGovernor Collection: North Carolina Politician Zebulon Bair Vance

North Carolina Politician Zebulon Bair Vance
(Original Caption) Portrait photograph of Zebulon Baird Vance (1830-1894), North Carolina Representative, Governor, and Senator during the American Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Undated photo

Background imageGovernor Collection: Drawing Depicting Muhammad Ali Lounging at His Royal Abode

Drawing Depicting Muhammad Ali Lounging at His Royal Abode
Muhammad Ali. (b. 1769, Kavala, Macedonia, Ottoman Empire [now in Greece]--d. Aug. 2, 1849, in Alexandria)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Brigham Young and His Wives

Brigham Young and His Wives
(Original Caption) Brigham Young and his wives, en famille. Engraving, 1857

Background imageGovernor Collection: Cabinet Of President James Buchanan

Cabinet Of President James Buchanan
(Original Caption) Cabinet of President J. Buchanan (center) Standing at left to right: Lewis Cass (Sect. of State), Buchanan, Howell Cobb (Sect. of Treasury) Hos Holt (Postmaster General)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Sam Houston, Governor of Texas

Sam Houston, Governor of Texas
(Original Caption) Sam Houston: (1793-1863) Governor of Texas. 3/4 length

Background imageGovernor Collection: John Peter Altgled

John Peter Altgled
(Original Caption) 1896- J.P. Altgeld (1892-1896) American political leader, Governor of Illinois. Headshoulders photograph

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor of New York in Drag

Governor of New York in Drag
Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, was governor of New York from 1702-1708, and a noted cross-dresser

Background imageGovernor Collection: Portraits of Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Portraits of Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Background imageGovernor Collection: Alfred Mossman Landon Sitting At Desk

Alfred Mossman Landon Sitting At Desk
(Original Caption) Close-up of Alfred Mossman Landon (1887-1987) American bussinessman and politician who served as Governor of Kansas (1933-1937)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Men Questioning Nannie Doss

Men Questioning Nannie Doss
(Original Caption) Mrs. Nannie Doss, confessed rat poison slayer of four of her five husbands. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Mrs

Background imageGovernor Collection: Edward Harriman W/ Family; R.R. Magnate

Edward Harriman W/ Family; R.R. Magnate
(Original Caption) Edward Henry Harriman 1848-1909. American railroad magnate with his family. Photograph

Background imageGovernor Collection: Gov. Vanderbilt'S Kids In Cart / Donkey

Gov. Vanderbilt'S Kids In Cart / Donkey
(Original Caption) Rhode Island: Photo shows the children of William H. Vanderbilt in a cart that is attached to a donkey. Ca. 1930's

Background imageGovernor Collection: Headshot Of Governor Lester Maddox

Headshot Of Governor Lester Maddox
(Original Caption) Headshot of Lester Maddox, Governor of Georgia and segregationist. Undated Photograph circa 1965

Background imageGovernor Collection: General Sam Houston on Horseback

General Sam Houston on Horseback
(Original Caption) General Sam Houston on horseback at San Jacinto. Painting by S. Seymour Thomas, San Jacinto Museum

Background imageGovernor Collection: Woodcut Of Andrew Johnsons Impeachment

Woodcut Of Andrew Johnsons Impeachment
(Original Caption) The Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875 - 17th President of the U. S.) on February 24, 1868. Woodcut

Background imageGovernor Collection: John Winthrop Aboard the Arabella

John Winthrop Aboard the Arabella
John Winthrop (1588-1649) stands on the deck of the Arabella off the shore of Salem, Massachusetts before landing in 1630

Background imageGovernor Collection: Portrait of John Winthrop

Portrait of John Winthrop
John Winthrop (1588-1649) led the Massachusetts Bay Company that settled the Massachusetts area for England

Background imageGovernor Collection: Bellis Engine Governor

Bellis Engine Governor
(Original Caption) Bellis patent engine governor. Engraving ca. 1869. BPA2# 1511

Background imageGovernor Collection: Painting of Officials Creating Monroe Doctrine by Clyde O. De Land

Painting of Officials Creating Monroe Doctrine by Clyde O. De Land
(Original Caption) 1912-Painting by Clyde De Land of the birth of the Monroe Doctrine, (1823)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Hayes Kissing Babies

Governor Hayes Kissing Babies
(Original Caption) Governor Hayes kissing the babies at Steubenville. Undated woodcut. BPA2# 1419

Background imageGovernor Collection: Inauguration Of President Hayes

Inauguration Of President Hayes
(Original Caption) Inauguration of President Hayes. The torchlight procession on the evening of March 5, 1877. Marching up on the Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House. Woodcut

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Franklin Roosevelt Taking Oath of Office

Governor Franklin Roosevelt Taking Oath of Office
Franklin D. Roosevelt takes oath of office on family bible for second term as governor of New York

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt Watching Horse Races

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt Watching Horse Races
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Governor of New York, watches the finish of the Travers Stake from his box at Saratoga Race Course

Background imageGovernor Collection: Woodrow Wilson Giving Speech

Woodrow Wilson Giving Speech
(Original Caption) Woodrow Wilson is shown delivering an address when he was running for Democratic candidate for Governor of New Jersey

Background imageGovernor Collection: U.S. Purchase of Virgin Islands

U.S. Purchase of Virgin Islands
(Original Caption) 3/31/1917: United States Secretary of State Robert Lansing hands Danish Minister Brun a draft for $25, 000, 000, in purchase of the Danish West Indies (Virgin Islands)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Troops in Parade

Troops in Parade
(Original Caption) 4/5/1919-Boston, MA - The parade of the 372nd Colored Infantry of the Red Hand Division is shown coming up Tremont Street in Boston

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaigning with James M. Cox

Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaigning with James M. Cox
Vice presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt and presidential candidate, James M. Cox, Governor of Ohio, lead the Ohio Democratic Notification Parade in Dayton, Ohio, in 1920

Background imageGovernor Collection: Mrs. John Blair, Al Smith, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt

Mrs. John Blair, Al Smith, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt
(Original Caption) 8/28/20: Mrs. John Blair, Governor Al Smith and Mrs. Carrie C. Catt

Background imageGovernor Collection: Government Leaders for Bombay at Celebration

Government Leaders for Bombay at Celebration
(Original Caption) Sir George Lloyd party is shown at the pavilion. The two young brothers of the Maharajah are seated next to Lady George Lloyd

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Al Smith at Annual Newsboy Dinner

Governor Al Smith at Annual Newsboy Dinner
(Original Caption) Governor's Smith newsboys guest at Washington Day dinner. Governor Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Bombay Governor and Wife Visiting India Royalty

Bombay Governor and Wife Visiting India Royalty
(Original Caption) Governor of Bombay pays visit to young Maharaja of Bhaunagar left to right: Governor George Lloyd of Bombay, the agent General to Kakiawad, Lady George Lloyd

Background imageGovernor Collection: Women Standing, Seated, Eleanor Roosevelt

Women Standing, Seated, Eleanor Roosevelt
(Original Caption) 1/29/1923-New York, NY- The First School of the Democracy had its first session at the Hotel Commodore in New York

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor's Inauguration in Puerto Rico

Governor's Inauguration in Puerto Rico
(Original Caption) 4/13/1923-San Juan Puerto Rico- A general view of the inaugural ceremonies at San Juan, Puerto Rico, when Horace M. Towner was inaugurated as Governor of Puerto Rico, succeeding E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Soldiers Parading in Celebration

Soldiers Parading in Celebration
(Original Caption) 4/14/1923-San Juan, Puerto Rico- Troops parading through the streets of San Juan during the inaugural celebration marking the advent of the new Governor General of Puerto Rico

Background imageGovernor Collection: Mrs. Frank Vanderlip, Eleanor Roosevelt

Mrs. Frank Vanderlip, Eleanor Roosevelt
(Original Caption) 10/23/1923-Philadelphia, PA- Women prominent in the public life of the country were chief speakers at the Philadelphia forum on the American Peace Award crested by Edward M. Bok

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin D. Roosevelt Dictating to His Secretary Louis Howe

Franklin D. Roosevelt Dictating to His Secretary Louis Howe
Franklin D. Roosevelt, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, has been named to manage the pre-convention campaign for Governor Alfred E. Smith

Background imageGovernor Collection: Alfred E. Smith and Franklin Roosevelt

Alfred E. Smith and Franklin Roosevelt
Important men in Al Smith's bid for the Presidency, from left of right: Norman E. Mack, Democratic National Committeeman; New York Governor Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: William Jennings Bryan and Brother Listening to Radio

William Jennings Bryan and Brother Listening to Radio
(Original Caption) 6/22/1924-New York, NY: Left to right, seated - William Jennings Bryant, delegate from Florida with brother Charles W

Background imageGovernor Collection: Robert Lafollette Sr. Senator, Seated

Robert Lafollette Sr. Senator, Seated
(Original Caption) 7/6/1924-Senator Robert LaFollette Sr. at home, during campaign in Cleveland

Background imageGovernor Collection: New Jersey Governor Candidate A. Harry Moore

New Jersey Governor Candidate A. Harry Moore
A. Harry Moore, the Democratic candidate for the Governorship of New Jersey, sits in his office during the casting of the votes

Background imageGovernor Collection: Louisiana Governor Huey Long

Louisiana Governor Huey Long
(Original Caption) Huey P. Long (1893-1935), Louisiana politician

Background imageGovernor Collection: FDR with Herbert Lehman and Al Smith

FDR with Herbert Lehman and Al Smith
Newly-elected governor of New York Franklin Delano Roosevelt stands with his lieutenant governor, Herbert Lehman and the state's previous governor, Al Smith

Background imageGovernor Collection: Alfred E. Smith Campaigning

Alfred E. Smith Campaigning
(Original Caption) 1928- MT: Alfred E. Smith campaigning in Montana, 1928

Background imageGovernor Collection: Al Smith Conversing with FDR

Al Smith Conversing with FDR
Former New York Governor Al Smith talks with the state's current governor, Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Background imageGovernor Collection: Smith Gives Interview Aboard Special Train

Smith Gives Interview Aboard Special Train
Governor Alfred E. Smith (center) aboard his special train giving an interview to reporters

Background imageGovernor Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt Writing

Eleanor Roosevelt Writing
(Original Caption) 10/4/1928-New York, NY- Photo shows Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt, wife of the Democratic Gubenatorial candidate at her desk, preparing campaign matter for her husband. Mrs

Background imageGovernor Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt at Desk on telephone

Eleanor Roosevelt at Desk on telephone
(Original Caption) 10/4/1928-New York, NY- Photo shows Mrs. F. D. (Eleanor) Roosevelt, wife of Democratic Gubenatorial candidate at her desk speaking on the phone. Mrs

Background imageGovernor Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt Shown with Tea Guests

Eleanor Roosevelt Shown with Tea Guests
(Original Caption) 10/4/1928-New York, NY- Photo shows Mrs. F. D. (Eleanor) Roosevelt, wife of the Democratic Gubenatorial candidate with her guests, all holding saucers and cups of tea. Mrs

Background imageGovernor Collection: Mexican President Portes Gil With Cabinet

Mexican President Portes Gil With Cabinet
Mexican President Emilio Portes Gil with members of his Cabinet after his inauguration in 1928. From left to right: Felipe Canales, Secretary of the Interior; Dr

Background imageGovernor Collection: New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt

New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt
(Original Caption) New York Governor gets honorary degree at Harvard...Franklin D

Background imageGovernor Collection: Edison Honored at Opening of National Electrical Exposition

Edison Honored at Opening of National Electrical Exposition
Charles Edison, son of Thomas A. Edison switching on one of his Father's original incandescent lights at the opening in of the National Electrical exposition in the Grand Central Palace

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Huey Long

Governor Huey Long
Huey Long (1893-1935) was the charismatic populist governor of Louisiana

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Pool

Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Pool
New York governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt enjoys a swim at his summer home

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt with His Wife and Daughter in Warm Springs, Georgia

Franklin Delano Roosevelt with His Wife and Daughter in Warm Springs, Georgia
Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt (right) are seen here with their daughter, Mrs. Anna Dall, in an auto after their arrival by train at Warm Springs, Ga

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt
(Original Caption) Franklin Delano Roosevelt as Governor of New York. Head and shoulders photograph, 1930

Background imageGovernor Collection: Soldiers Assembled 4 Governor'S Arrival

Soldiers Assembled 4 Governor'S Arrival
(Original Caption) 6/6/1930-Hong Kong: Sir William Peel, new governor of Hong Kong, being greeted upon his arrival

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Roosevelt Attending the New York State Fair

Governor Roosevelt Attending the New York State Fair
9/5/1930-Syracuse, NY-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Governor Roosevelt assumes the role of "Big Chief" at the New York State Fair

Background imageGovernor Collection: Smith Lays Empire State Cornerstone

Smith Lays Empire State Cornerstone
(Original Caption) 9/9/1930-New York: As possessor of a gold membership card in the bricklayers union, former Governor Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Telephone

Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Telephone
Governor Roosevelt hearing news of his victory in his suite in New York

Background imageGovernor Collection: Roosevelt and Voter Reuben Appel

Roosevelt and Voter Reuben Appel
Governor Franklin Roosevelt stands nose to nose with voter Rueben Appel on Election Day, 1930. Roosevelt would win reelection as Governor, and two years later would be President

Background imageGovernor Collection: Herbert Lehman and Franklin D. Roosevelt

Herbert Lehman and Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lieutenant Governor Lehman and Governor Roosevelt sit and wait for New York election returns

Background imageGovernor Collection: Roosevelt and Lieutenant Governor Lehman

Roosevelt and Lieutenant Governor Lehman
New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Lieutenant Governor Herbert Lehman at the Democratic Party campaign headquarters

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Roosevelt Reelected

Governor Roosevelt Reelected
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt in his Hotel Biltmore suite reading the latest election returns in an afternoon paper. His leg braces, rarely shown, can be seen around his ankles

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Family

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Family
Left to right: Daughter of FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt Anna holds her son Curtis Dall, Jr

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Empire State Building

Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was formally opened in a ceremony in which President Hoover, Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: FDR Speaking with Jimmy Walker

FDR Speaking with Jimmy Walker
New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt confers with New York City Mayor James "Jimmy" Walker during

Background imageGovernor Collection: President Hoover Driving Through Ticker Tape Parade

President Hoover Driving Through Ticker Tape Parade
(Original Caption) March 26, 1931 - San Juan, Puerto Rico: A tremendous reception was given to President Hoover when her arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Background imageGovernor Collection: Empire State Building Dedication Ceremonies on Rooftop

Empire State Building Dedication Ceremonies on Rooftop
(Original Caption) Ex-Governor Alfred E. Smith, Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, and others at the top of the Empire State Building, tallest in the world, gazing out over the New York panorama

Background imageGovernor Collection: Al Smith at Opening of Empire State Building

Al Smith at Opening of Empire State Building
(Original Caption) 5/1/1931-New York, NY- The Empire State Building, the loftiest structure in the world, was formally opened in a ceremony in which President Hoover, Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Alfred E. Smith with Roosevelt at Empire State Building

Alfred E. Smith with Roosevelt at Empire State Building
(Original Caption) 5/1/1931-New York, NY- The Empire State Building, the loftiest structure in the world, was formally opened in a ceremony in which President Hoover, Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Notables in Lobby During Opening of Empire State Building

Notables in Lobby During Opening of Empire State Building
(Original Caption) 5/1/1931-New York, NY- The Empire State Building, the loftiest structure in the world, was formally opened in a ceremony in which President Hoover, Alfred E

Background imageGovernor Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Portrait

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Portrait
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt with His Secretaries

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt with His Secretaries
New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt is assisted in the office by his secretaries, Grace Tully (center) and Marguerite LeHand (right)

Background imageGovernor Collection: Governor Alfred E. Smith Standing Alone

Governor Alfred E. Smith Standing Alone
(Original Caption) 1932-New York, NY- Former Governor Alfred E. Smith speaking before Democratic National Forum, at 233 Madison Avenue. Former Governor Al Smith at speakers stand

Background imageGovernor Collection: Roosevelt Being Assisted Getting Out of Car-Arriving at John Voorhis Funeral

Roosevelt Being Assisted Getting Out of Car-Arriving at John Voorhis Funeral
(Original Caption) 1932-New York, NY- Funeral services are held at the Greenwich Presbyterian Church for John Voorhis. Photo depicts Franklin D. Roosevelt as he arrives for the services

Background imageGovernor Collection: 'Victory' Dinner for Democratic Party

"Victory" Dinner for Democratic Party
(Original Caption) 1/14/1932-- With many of the nation's foremost Democratic leaders present, a "victory" dinner of the Democratic Party was held tonight, Jan

Background imageGovernor Collection: Elliot Roosevelt Marriage Family Photo

Elliot Roosevelt Marriage Family Photo
(Original Caption) 1/16/1932-Bryn Mawr, PA- With members New York and Philadelphia society attending, Elliot Roosevelt, second son of Governor Franklin D

Background imageGovernor Collection: Eliott Roosevelt and Elizabeth Donner Wedding

Eliott Roosevelt and Elizabeth Donner Wedding
(Original Caption) 1/16/1932-Bryn Mawr, PA- With members New York and Philadelphia society attending, Elliot Roosevelt, second son of Governor Franklin D

Background imageGovernor Collection: Senator Huey Long at His Desk

Senator Huey Long at His Desk
1/25/1932-Washington, D.C.-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Senator Huey P

Background imageGovernor Collection: Alice Longworth Standing with Theodore Roosevelt Jr

Alice Longworth Standing with Theodore Roosevelt Jr
(Original Caption) 1/25/1932-Washington, D.C.- Mrs. Alice Longworth, wife of the late Speaker of the House, bids farewell to her brother, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Background imageGovernor Collection: Huey P. Long Standing with His Wife

Huey P. Long Standing with His Wife
(Original Caption) 1/25/1932-Washington, D.C.-ORIGINAL CAPTION: Senator Huey P



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