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Historic Government Meetings

Black and white images of governmental leaders in discussions, focused on historic agreements and conferences, with formal settings and serious expressions.

Vintage Photograph. A group meeting around a desk. Frame 5.

Productivity Series - Belle Jardinidre. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Poll photo collection. Reporting Kerko Haarlem. Discussion with the staff at Kerko shirts company. August 9, 1954. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. Opening Curtis wrigs factory at Schiphol. 30 June 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The management staff in Ronneby.

President Herbert Hoover (seated, center) with the Federal Farm Board, July 12, 1929. Created by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1929, Federal Farm Board would loan money from its $500 million budget, to create and strengthen farm cooperatives to control production and reduce wasteful surpluses. Hoover preferred this voluntary cooperation rather than the government subsidies that many farmers preferred. (BSLOC_2015_16_79)

The company's meeting.

Vintage Photograph. Travel agency elderly couple holding folders with travel agent pointing to folder in his hand.

Anefo photo collection. Party board of the PvdA in Rotterdam, September 1968. During the suspension, consultation takes place of a part of the board. Standing from left to right. Prof. Klein, Den Uyl, Thanks, Wieldraaijer, Sitting President Tans and H.M. Franssen. September 21, 1968. Rotterdam, South Holland

Acting First Traffic Inspector Axel Edvard Paulson at Nässjö station.

Anefo photo collection. Board of Stichting Sigma gives a press conference in Amsterdam. V.l.n. Boelen, Dr. L. Gans, S. Vinkenoog, E. Vangt, P. Honey. November 9, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

President-elect Richard Nixon presented his first Cabinet, via television on Dec. 11, 1968. L-R: Front. David Kennedy, Treasury, Melvin Laird, Defense, VP-elect Spiro Agnew, Nixon, John Volpe, Transportation, Robert Mayo, Budget, Robert Finch, HEW, Back Row: William Rogers, State, Winton Blount, Postmaster, John Mitchell, Atty General, Maurice Stans, Commerce, George Romney, HUD, Clifford Hardin, Agriculture, George Shultz, Labor, and Walter Hinckle, Interior.

Anefo photo collection. Counting money from the marathon in the RAI in the Savings Bank for the city of Amsterdam. November 30, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard visits IBM in Amsterdam. September 10, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Press presentation at the TNO headquarters in The Hague of a sensor developed by TNO that drives on a random mixture of alcohol and gasoline makes it possible (nicknamed "all-drinker"). On the photo v.l.n.r. The TNO employees: Jouke v.D. Meadow, peter v.d. Koogh and Guus Schippert. November 20, 1980. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ir A. W. van der Passche of the Dutch Heide Maatschappij uses an electronic administration machine in Arnhem. March 28, 1957. Arnhem

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam municipal council meeting, chaired by new mayor Wim Polak, depends on himself. August 10, 1977

CIO Coverage Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Barclay's Mr. Clarks, Director, at his desk 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Anefo photo collection. Reception in the Amstel Brewery of Manager of Managers. June 8, 1961

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Counting money from the marathon in the RAI in the Savings Bank for the city of Amsterdam. November 30, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Men, buildings, equipment, explanation, tables, chairs. undated

The meeting ends with serving.

Signing ceremony, Joint Resolution in support of Detroits bid to host the 1968 Olympic Games, 4:05PM. President John F. Kennedy signs a joint resolution in support of Detroits bid to host the 1968 Olympic Games. Behind President Kennedy stand officials from Michigan (L-R): Representative James G. O Hara, Representative Lucien N. Nedzi, Senator Pat McNamara (partially hidden), Mayor Jerry Cavanagh of Detroit, Senator Philip A. Hart, Representative Martha W. Griffiths, Representative Neil Staebler, and Representative Harold M. Ryan. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. KNVB reception T.G.v. 75th anniversary in Amsterdam Hiltonhotel, chairman Luxembourg Football Association offers chairman Schroder a picture. December 9, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. First helical pencils for Schreiner, Mr. Schreine (L) hands the men F. Loozer (m) and A. R. van de togt their license. May 13, 1964

Engineer W. Mattsson's departure out of service. Engineer W. Mattsson's departure out of service.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the 40th business autobile test system in the RAI by Mr. L. G. Kortenhorst, left Wim van Doorne, right Mr. L. G. Kortenhorst. February 6, 1959

The State Railway's printing company celebrates 30 years.

Anefo photo collection. Jubilee meeting "The Dutch Mill" 40 years. Board table. Secretary Dutch mill employed 40 years. March 3, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Professor ir. Zweers while receiving the silver wood sawmill prize 1965 from chairman G.J. Kirez. Professor ir. Zweers (L). October 29, 1965

Opening of New Transcontinental Telephone Line, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, January 17, 1927

Views of Department staff member's activities at home and office, gathered for use in official ethics briefing

CIO Office. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Telephone address to the American Veterans (AMVETS) Convention in New York City, 12:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) delivers remarks via telephone to the American Veterans of World War II (AMVETS) Convention in New York, New York. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Financial Experts Confer -- Secretary of the Treasury John W.Snyder (left), Sir Wilfrid Eady (center), head of a British financial delegation, and Sir Gordon Munro confer here today prior to the opening of discussions on Britain's dollar crisis. August 18, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Meeting with the Committee for Economic Development in the Rose Garden, 9:35AM. President John F. Kennedy addresses members of the Committee for Economic Development. Standing on the steps with President Kennedy is Donald K. David, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Committee for Economic Development. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Assignment securities trading. June 11, 1963

American League baseball owners (baseball)

Anefo photo collection. Opening road watch hotel. Offering TV device by Schouten, director shell. September 27, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Press Center in Buitenveldert Amsterdam opened by State Secretary Vonhoff (center), right Bram de Haan. January 19, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Vintage Photograph. Men in suits talking at desk. Frame 7

Visit of members of the National Export Expansion Council in the Cabinet Room, 12:10PM. President John F. Kennedy (center, seated at right side of table) talks with members of the National Export Expansion Council in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington, D.C. Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges sits left of President Kennedy; Roger P. Sonnabend, Executive Vice President of Hotel Corporation of America (three seats left of Secretary Hodges), sits at the head of the table; all others are unidentified. Please see the President's schedule for a complete list of attendees.

Czech Mr. K. Gottlib (left ) and German Mr. H. Wehner study equipment designs. ***** Mer. K. Gottlib, Czech Mr. H. Wehner German with design of photo electric photometer for measuring the brightness of the plans. November 13, 1954.

Travel Agency, Rbr. Vällingby and Solna, Series.

Bill signing u2013 H.R. 7035 Public Law 87-290, 1962 Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations Act, 11:10AM. President John F. Kennedy signs the 1962 Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations Act in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Senator Lister Hill of Alabama (left) and Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island (right) look on.

Dedication of the first Saline Water Conversion Demonstration Plant (Freeport, Texas), 12:00PM. Remote dedication of the first Saline Water Conversion Demonstration Plant in Freeport, Texas. (L-R) President of Dow Chemical Company Dr. Leland Doan, President John F. Kennedy, and Dr. A.P. Beutel. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

California: c. 1950 People buying tickets for a taxi dance benefit for the March of Dimes

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard opened building safe traffic in Hilversum, during the tour. 17 May 1963. Hilversum

Foresters at Work - Arkansas. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard speaks speech congress International Institute Welding (IIW) auditorium Th Delft. Congress discuss welding technics. coffee room, Prince maintained Director IIW, F.L. Plummer. July 11, 1966. Delft, South Holland

01/30/1969. Inauguration of the new lobby of the Recoletos stop, built by the Ministry of Public Works for Renfe Services, by the mayor of Madrid, Mr. Carlos Arias Navarro, accompanied by the general director of Land Transport, Mr. Santiago Cruylles, and the vice president of the board of directors of Renfe, Mr. Alfredo Moreno, among other personalities.

Meeting with Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, 12:00PM. President John F. Kennedy meets with Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke (seated in center). Also pictured: Ambassador of the Somali Republic, Dr. Omar Mohallim Mohamed; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Republic, Abdullahi Issa Mohamud; U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Henry J. Tasca; Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen Soapy Williams; deputy administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), Frank M. Coffin; U.S. State Department interpreter, Neil Seidenman; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Protestary of inland skippers, skippers do not respond to officials on the stock exchange. January 18, 1967

Inauguration dinner at Grand Hotel, Åre. Inauguration of electric drive between Östersund and Storlien.

Photo collection Government information service. National information service, congratulations, awards. undated

Proclamation signing - Voluntary Overseas Aid Week, 11:30AM. President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Proclamation designating the week of April 9, 1962, as Voluntary Overseas Aid Week. Leaders of American humanitarian and religious organizations look on. Standing, (L-R): Unidentified; Richard W. Reuter, Executive Director of CARE; Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (in back, mostly hidden); Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, President of Lutheran World Relief; Joseph Meyerhoff, General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal; Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman (in back); Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, Executive Vice Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal; unidentified (in back); Rt. Rev. John F. McCarthy, Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Relief Services; Director of Food for Peace George McGovern; and unidentified. According to the Presidents schedule, also present at the signing ceremony are: Gilbert E. Blackford, Public Relations, Church Worl

Anefo photo collection. PressConf. of productivity for ornamental plants due to the transfer of prof. A. de Hertogh, professor and flower bulb expert in America, in Apollohotel,. June 5, 1969. America, Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Ministers meeting at the cabinet, minister Luns. June 26, 1962

Presentation of E (E-for-Export) Awards, 11:55AM. President John F. Kennedy presents an E-for-Export certificate of excellence (as part of the Export Expansion Program) for LeTourneau-Westinghouse Company to the company's vice president of international operations, Paul E. Fulford. Left to right: Congressman Emanuel Celler (New York); Congressman William F. Ryan (New York); Mr. Fulford; Congressman Wright Patman of Texas (behind Mr. Fulford); Congressman George P. Miller (California); Secretary of Commerce, Luther H. Hodges (behind microphone); Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs, Jack Behrman (behind Secretary Hodges); President Kennedy; Senator Clair Engle (California); White House Secret Service agent, Charlie Kunkel; Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); unidentified. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Bill signing - S. 1991 Public Law 415, Manpower Development Training Act, 10:31AM. President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) signs the Manpower Development and Training Act (Public Law 415). Looking on (L-R): Congressman Neal Smith (Iowa); Senator Maurice J. Murphy, Jr. (New Hampshire); Congressman Charles S. Joelson (New Jersey); Congressman Charles E. Goodell (New York); Congressman Carroll D. Kearns (Pennsylvania); Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan); Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Adam Clayton Powell (New York); Congressman Elmer J. Holland (Pennsylvania); Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Press show, SJ DM3 976. Director General Erik Upmark

Relaxing in a comfortable Snelling Chair, its designer talks production with his company's Managing Director. May 10, 1950.

Cleveland, Ohio: 1951 Executives viewing printed out data sheets at the Erie Railroad offices.

Anefo photo collection. Minister Drs. Bakker van Traffic and Water Management opens RAI Amsterdam business car exhibition. February 5, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Promotion ceremony, White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff. Chief of White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) George J. McNally (left) congratulates Anthony S. Suglia during promotion ceremony in McNallys office.

Madrid. 06/16/1977. Signing at the Atlético de Madrid offices of the renewal of coach Luis Aragones. In the photo: Victor Martinez, technical secretary, Luis Aragonés and José Julio Carrascosa.

President Kennedy tapes a budget message in the conference room, 5:35PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated at microphones) records a message to Congress regarding the proposed federal budget for 1964. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.

First Office Secretary, FBRS, Sven Rundgren and Office Director, BRD, Mats Mattsson

Anefo photo collection. Minister Deetman (L.) receives construction Ir. P. van Woerden construction VU hospital (director HBM). April 8, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. AVRO. Persons employed at AVRO - Netherlands. AVRO orchestra. 1937. The Netherlands

The party congress of the radical right-wing National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD) on 14.11.1976 in Frankfurt/M.Martin Mussgnung 2.f.l, Germany, Europe

Visit To China Trade Union Federation -- Members of the Goodwill Mission of the British Labour Party visiting China visited the All China Federation of Trade Unions. They were received by Lai Jo-Yu (*****), Chair an of the Federation. Seated, from left to right, are ***** Mr. S. Watson, Mr. ***** Phillips, ***** and Mr. H. Franklin, all members of the delegation. August 25, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Holland press photo in Bijenkorf Amsterdam, State Secretary Vonhoff at the award ceremony. January 18, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Bill signing - H.R. 11970 Public Law 87-794, Trade Expansion Act of 1962, 12:10PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Standing (L-R): Senator B. Everett Jordan (North Carolina); Secretary of Commerce, Luther H. Hodges; Executive Director of the Committee for a National Trade Policy (CNTP), John W. Hight (in back); unidentified (mostly hidden); Representative John J. Flynt, Jr. (Georgia); Chairman of the CNTP, Carl J. Gilbert (in back); Representative Hale Boggs (Louisiana); Representative Wilbur D. Mills (Arkansas); Senator Harry Flood Byrd (Virginia); Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara; Senator Robert S. Kerr (Oklahoma); Representative John W. Byrnes (Wisconsin); Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Senator Russell B. Long (Louisiana); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Representative Cecil R. King (California); Representative Howard H. Baker (Tennessee); Representative Eugene J. Keogh (New York). Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, José A. Bonilla Atiles, 12:20PM. President John F. Kennedy inspects the hand-carved rocking chair that was presented as a gift, on behalf of the Dominican people, by Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Dr. José Bonilla Atiles (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dr. A. Wink. undated. Guinea

The College of Provincial Executive of Utrecht in 1928

Anefo photo collection. PvdA congress, Amsterdam; Den Uyl does money in piggy bank owl. February 5, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Transition on natural gas, press conference in building Geb, ir. E. D. E. Prisse director (Gas keeps his introduction). March 18, 1965

Group image, worker (carpenter). Gruppbild, arbetare (snickare).

Arborway Station , Offices, Metropolitan Transit Authority Boston, Mass.. Leon Abdalian Collection

Anefo photo collection. Fairs, offices, KKV. September 25, 1987

Public Relations - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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