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Little Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Little Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Little Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Little Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Little Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Group mainly composed of secretaries and clerks for US Representatives and Senators, created for congressional staff in order to provide a forum for public-speaking experience and increased knowledge of parliamentary procedures
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This striking photograph, titled "Little Congress," was captured by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio between 1910 and 1920. The image depicts a group of civil servants, primarily secretaries and clerks for US Representatives and Senators, gathered in a room filled with ornate wooden chairs and a large table. The purpose of this assembly was to provide a forum for public-speaking experience and increased knowledge of parliamentary procedures. The group, known as the "Little Congress," was an old boys network or old boys club, where members could hone their skills and build relationships that would benefit their careers within the US government. The attendees, mostly men, exude a sense of seriousness and concentration as they engage in heated debate or deliberation. Among the notable figures in the photograph are Martha Ewing Kuntze and Martha Ewing Newcombe, two women who defied the norms of the time by participating in this male-dominated space. The photograph is a testament to the rich history of the US government and the important role that civil servants play in shaping the country's political landscape. The image is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, a valuable resource for scholars and historians studying the 20th century in America.
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