1937 Navy chaplain Edward Duff Congress William Bankhead Type 1 Press Photo for Sale

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1937 Navy chaplain Edward Duff Congress William Bankhead Type 1 Press Photo For Sale

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1937 Navy chaplain Edward Duff Congress William Bankhead Type 1 Press Photo:
$44.95

WASHINGTON D.C. MAR. 25 — THE FIRST NAVY CHAPLAIN TO OFFICIATE IN CONGRESS SINCE 1829, CAPT. EDWARD A. DUFF OFFERED THE INVOCATION AT THE OPENING OF THE HOUSE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 17 YEARS THAT THE NAVY HAS BEEN HONORED IN THIS WAY. LEFT TO RIGHT: JAMES S. MONTGOMERY, THE CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE; SPEAKER WILLIAM BANKHEAD, WHO WELCOMED THE NAVY CHAPLAIN; CAPT. EDWARD A. DUFF. HARRIS & EWING PHOTO

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This 8x10” type 1 (from original negative within 2 years) 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” Wes Howland personal archive images that we acquired from his estate. These original prints are exceptionally rare.

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. This photo is a unique piece of history, and we trust you will enjoy it in your collection.

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.