1936 Drought Relief Committee Meeting Senators and Representatives 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. DEC. 30--AT A JOINT CONFERENCE TODAY 30 SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM DROUGHT STRICKEN STATES DECIDED TO NAME A STEERING COMMITTEE TO LAY PLANS FOR A FIGHT AGAINST ANY CURTAILMENT IN GENERAL AID FOR DROUGHT-HIT FARMERS. 15 MEMBERS, ONE EACH FROM THE STATES IN THE DROUGHT AREA, WILL COMPOSE THE COMMITTEE. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE RA WPA AND THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT WERE ALSO PRESENT AT THE MEETING. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, LEFT TO RIGHT: (SEATED) SENATOR WILLIAM J. BULOW, SOUTH DAKOTA, SENATOR ELMER THOMAS, OKLAHOMA, REP. JACK NICHOLS, OKLAHOMA, WHO PRESIDED AT THE MEETING; SENATOR LYNN FRAZIER, NORTH DAKOTA; AND SENATOR GERALD P. NYE, NORTH DAKOTA. 12/30/36 The event described in the transcription took place during the Great Depression, a period of severe economic hardship in the United States that greatly affected agriculture, particularly in the Dust Bowl region. The establishment of a steering committee aimed to combat the negative impact of drought and to ensure that farmers received adequate aid to survive the crisis. In subsequent years, government programs like the Agricultural Adjustment Act were implemented to provide support for struggling farmers. Senators involved, such as Gerald P. Nye and Lynn Frazier, continued their political careers with a focus on rural and agricultural issues, contributing to legislation aimed at economic recovery. === This 7x10 inch original type 1 (from original negative) 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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Location: Carlsbad, California

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