Description: WASHINGTON - D.C. FEB. 12 - A TENSE MOMENT AT THE SENATE CIVIL LIBERTIES COMMITTEE HEARING TODAY AS OFFICIALS OF PINKERTON DETECTIVE AGENCY WERE BEING GRILLED BY THE COMMITTEE. AROUND THE TABLE CAN BE SEEN ROBERT PUGSLEY - SUPT OF DETROIT OFFICE; W.H. SHOEMACK - VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER; RALPH JUDLEY - PRESIDENT; BRUCE BROMLEY - PRESIDENT OF THE DETROIT OFFICE; ASHER ROSSITER - VICE COUNSEL; ROBERT PINKERTON; ROBERT H. PETERSON - CLARK OF THE CLEVELAND OFFICE. 2/12/37 The Pinkerton National Detective Agency, founded in the early 19th century, gained notoriety for its involvement in numerous high-profile cases and controversial actions, including labor disputes. The hearing in question reflects the broader societal tensions of the 1930s, particularly in the wake of the Great Depression, when labor rights and civil liberties were hotly contested. The Senate Civil Liberties Committee, formed to investigate potential abuses of power by law enforcement and private investigators, delved into the practices of the Pinkertons. This significant moment illustrated the growing scrutiny of private security firms and their roles in labor conflicts. === This 7 x 10 in original type 1 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's 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 8x10 glossy's 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.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T15:36:47.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 7 x 10 in
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: 1930s,Capitol Hill,Goverment,Senate,Washington DC,White House
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1937
Photographer: Wesley Howland
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Politics,History,Militaria,People,Social History
Style: Documentary
Features: Press Photograph
Featured Person/Artist: Ewing & Harris,Wesley Howland
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
