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Split Beam above White House Lobby Ceiling

Split Beam above White House Lobby Ceiling

Caption: This split beam was revealed when an opening was made in ceiling of the White House Lobby to the east of the main entrance. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House. P... More

Harry S. Truman at Groundbreaking for Truman Library

Harry S. Truman at Groundbreaking for Truman Library

Caption: The Independence Lions Club donated a gold-plated shovel for former President Harry S. Truman (center, foreground) to use at the Harry S. Truman Library groundbreaking at Slover Park in Independence, M... More

Photographs of Alan Shepard Being Suited up in His Space Gear for a Test Simulation Flight

Photographs of Alan Shepard Being Suited up in His Space Gear for a Te...

Original caption: Alan Shepard, one of the three Prime Astronauts selected to take the first space ride in a Mercury Capsule, is being suited up in his space gear for a test simulation flight. The first attemp... More

Portrait Photograph of Gunnar Mendoza, Director of the National Library and National Archives of Bolivia

Portrait Photograph of Gunnar Mendoza, Director of the National Librar...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952] - [PAR-4626 through PAR-4630]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4414 through PAR-4418]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952] - [PAR-4410 through PAR-4413]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris] - [PAR-8352 through PAR-8374] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of an official meeting, group of people, conference, discussion, auditorium, free to use, no copyright restrictions ima... More

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952]

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952]

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952] - [PAR-3849 through PAR-3872]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris]

[American Girl, Secretary in Paris] - [PAR-8352 through PAR-8374] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

Portrait of James W. Moore, Who Received the General Services Administration Meritorious Service Award

Portrait of James W. Moore, Who Received the General Services Administ...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of the Swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson as President

Photograph of the Swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson as President

Original caption: L-R: Larry O'Brien, Judge Sarah T. Hughes, Gen. Clifton, Lady Bird Johnson, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Evelyn Lincoln (wearing eyeglasses), Cong. Homer Thornberry, Cong. Jack Brooks (far rig... More

Discovery of element 101, 1958. Al Ghiorso (left) and Glenn Seaborg, taken April 24, 1972. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project

Discovery of element 101, 1958. Al Ghiorso (left) and Glenn Seaborg, t...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Photograph of Reception for the Conference on the National Archives and Statistical Research

Photograph of Reception for the Conference on the National Archives an...

This is a photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ruggles at a reception for the Conference on the National Archives and Statistical Research. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of Bicentennial Celebration in Rotunda

Photograph of Bicentennial Celebration in Rotunda

This is a photograph of the opening of the Bicentennial celebration in the Rotunda. Pictured left to right: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Carl Albert; President Richard Nixon; Chief Justice Ho... More

Photograph of State Department Luncheon for International Council on Archives Extraordinary Congress

Photograph of State Department Luncheon for International Council on A...

This is a photograph from the Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Philip Bauer, Mrs. Bahmer, Mrs. Bauer, Dr. Bahmer, Mrs. Rhoads and Dr. Rhoads... More

[Report from France] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photogrpaphs

[Report from France] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan ...

[Report from France] - [PAR-3601] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4414 through PAR-4418]

Portrait of Burton J. Moyer, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory senior scientist and physics research group leader, appointed chairman of UC's Physics Department in 1962. Morgue 1962-33 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Portrait of Burton J. Moyer, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory senior scie...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Photograph of Dr. James B. Rhoads

Photograph of Dr. James B. Rhoads

This is an informal portrait of Dr. James B. Rhoads, Archivist of the United States. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952] - [PAR-4410 through PAR-4413]

[Raymond Loewy] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photogrpaphs

[Raymond Loewy] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photo...

[Raymond Loewy] - [PAR-9085 through PAR-9118] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

[Acheson's Arrival for NATO Conference with US Delegation]

[Acheson's Arrival for NATO Conference with US Delegation]

[Acheson's Arrival for NATO Conference with US Delegation] - [PAR-4608 through PAR-4622]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952] - [PAR-4410 through PAR-4413]

[Faisanderie and MSA Garage] - Automobiles of 1940s

[Faisanderie and MSA Garage] - Automobiles of 1940s

[Faisanderie and MSA Garage] - [PAR-5291 through PAR-5292] Public domain photograph of car, historic place, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Roy Tasco Davis (Center) introduces Haitian diplomat Dr. Dantes Bellegarde, author and member of the Board of Directors at the Binational Center, to Vice President Richard Nixon in Port-au-Prince

U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Roy Tasco Davis (Center) introduces Haitian d...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph of US government agency official, meeting, event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vice President Richard Nixon shakes hands with Haiti rule Paul Magloire. Pat Nixon and Yolette Leconte Magloire stand behind them

Vice President Richard Nixon shakes hands with Haiti rule Paul Magloir...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph of US government agency meeting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Model of computer with Tom Taussig. Photograph taken October 7, 1959. Bubble Chamber-820 -  Photographer: George Kagawa

Model of computer with Tom Taussig. Photograph taken October 7, 1959. ...

Digital Preservation File Name and Format: 434-LB-6-XBD201211-01601.TIF Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

S08-37-1955 - STS-008 - Earth observations taken during STS-8 mission

S08-37-1955 - STS-008 - Earth observations taken during STS-8 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-8 mission from the space shuttle Challenger. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) STS-8 Categories:... More

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952] - [PAR-4626 through PAR-4630]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on A...

This is a photograph from the Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives. Pictured from left to right are: Herbert Angel and Mr. and Mrs. Laurore St. Juste of Haiti. Historic Photograph Fil... More

[SRE Buildings] - Public domain dedication image

[SRE Buildings] - Public domain dedication image

[SRE Buildings] - [PAR-4455 through PAR-4581] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

[Radio Program] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photogrpaphs

[Radio Program] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photo...

[Radio Program] - [PAR-3481 through PAR-3484] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of an official meeting, group of people, managers, directors, discussion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image ... More

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952]

[Activity Council Meeting - November 25, 1952] - [PAR-4410 through PAR-4413]

Vice President Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, and flight crew stand in front of a military transport aircraft in Tripoli, Libya

Vice President Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, and flight crew stand in fron...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph related to President Richard Nixon administration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Conference on Research in the Administration of Public Policy

Photograph of Conference on Research in the Administration of Public P...

This is a photograph from the Conference on Research in the Administration of Public Policy. Pictured from left to right are: Guest Heardan, Maryland Hall of Records, Abbro Martin, American University, and Doro... More

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4405 through PAR-4409]

[Green Pool Conference, March 16, 1953]

[Green Pool Conference, March 16, 1953]

[Green Pool Conference, March 16, 1953] - [PAR-4844 through PAR-4851]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4405 through PAR-4409]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville] - [PAR-6987 through PAR-7002]

Formal portrait of Earl J. Hyde taken July 22, 1955. Morgue 1955-2 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Formal portrait of Earl J. Hyde taken July 22, 1955. Morgue 1955-2 (P-...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Bob West and Bonnie Thompson of the Alvarez Group looking at a track picture in the Bevatron control room, taken October 2, 1963. Morgue 1959-25 (P-3). Photo taken for J. Walter Thompson.

Bob West and Bonnie Thompson of the Alvarez Group looking at a track p...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4405 through PAR-4409]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville]

["Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville] - [PAR-6987 through PAR-7002]

Portrait of Dr. Donald Van Dyke (associate of Cornelius Tobias), taken August 12,1964. Morgue 1964-44 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Portrait of Dr. Donald Van Dyke (associate of Cornelius Tobias), taken...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Photograph of State Department Luncheon for International Council on Archives Extraordinary Congress

Photograph of State Department Luncheon for International Council on A...

This is a photograph from the Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives. Pictured from left to right are: Ake Kromnow of Sweden, an unidentified woman, Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Bendana of Nic... More

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953]

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Par...

[Ambassador Anderson's Party for Ambassador Hughes at the Crillon, Paris in June 1953] - [PAR-5299]

[Sorbonne, Vera Korene, Lecture to Fulbright Students]

[Sorbonne, Vera Korene, Lecture to Fulbright Students]

[Sorbonne, Vera Korene, Lecture to Fulbright Students] - [PAR-7963 through PAR-7975]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

Portrait Photograph of Dr. Heinz Lieberich, General Director of the Archives at Bayerns, Germany, Federal Republic

Portrait Photograph of Dr. Heinz Lieberich, General Director of the Ar...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to German history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Lemuel E. Graves, Jr., Chief] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photogrpaphs

[Lemuel E. Graves, Jr., Chief] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Mars...

[Lemuel E. Graves, Jr., Chief] - [PAR-5691 through PAR-5710] Public domain photograph of a meeting, group of people working, discussion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4414 through PAR-4418]

[Here Comes the Band (Dutch Marine)]

[Here Comes the Band (Dutch Marine)]

[Here Comes the Band (Dutch Marine)] - [PAR-3562 through PAR-3575]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953]

[NATA Council Meeting, April 1953] - [PAR-4941 through PAR-4953] Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952]

[F. O. Teachers' Meeting, November, 1952] - [PAR-4626 through PAR-4630]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4405 through PAR-4409]

Photograph of Donation of Hoover Letter Book to GSA

Photograph of Donation of Hoover Letter Book to GSA

This is a photograph of the presentation of the Hoover letter book by the Australian Government to the GSA at the National Archives building in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left to right are: Mr. Gordon Freet... More

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on A...

This is a photograph from the International Council on Archives reception. Pictured from left to right are: Mr. and Mrs. Puig-Brull of San Juan, Mrs. L. Rodriguez Morales, Mrs. Grover, Mr. L. Rodriguez Morales ... More

["Americana Day" (Teachers in English in French Schools)]

["Americana Day" (Teachers in English in French Schools)]

["Americana Day" (Teachers in English in French Schools)] - [PAR-7895 through PAR-7899]

[Orangerie Exhibit "De David a Toulouse Lautrec"]

[Orangerie Exhibit "De David a Toulouse Lautrec"]

[Orangerie Exhibit "De David a Toulouse Lautrec"] - [PAR-8171 through PAR-8258]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952]

[UNESCO Conference - Paris Nov 12, 1952] - [PAR-4414 through PAR-4418]

[Student Artists] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan photogrpaphs

[Student Artists] - American Embassy, Paris, France, Marshall Plan pho...

[Student Artists] - [PAR-6386 through PAR-6391] Public domain photograph of theatrical production, cabaret, musical, performance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Jack B. Yeats Exhibit at Galerie Beaux Arts]

[Jack B. Yeats Exhibit at Galerie Beaux Arts]

[Jack B. Yeats Exhibit at Galerie Beaux Arts] - [PAR-5615] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

Pat Nixon examines a painting depicting Haitian women during Vice President Richard Nixon's visit to Haiti

Pat Nixon examines a painting depicting Haitian women during Vice Pres...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph related to civil rights, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait Photograph of Christian Mathÿs Bussels, President of the Association of Archivists of Belgium

Portrait Photograph of Christian Mathÿs Bussels, President of the Asso...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Conference on Research in the Administration of Public Policy

Photograph of Conference on Research in the Administration of Public P...

This is a photograph from the Conference on Research in the Administration of Public Policy. Dr. Frank Evans speaks at the podium, while Dwight A. Ink., Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the ... More

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952]

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952]

[Ambassador Draper's Reception, May 5th, 1952] - [PAR-3849 through PAR-3872]

[Independence Day in Paris, 1955: AT the Rochambeau Statue, Place d'Iena]
[This is Europe (Radio Program)]

[This is Europe (Radio Program)]

[This is Europe (Radio Program)] - [PAR-3602 through PAR-3606] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

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