Abbie Rowe

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (with shovel) is interviewed by an unidentified man at the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre groundbreaking ceremony. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (with shovel) breaks ground for the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre (later known as the Carter Barron Amphitheatre) in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

A group of unidentified people look over blueprints for the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre prior to its completion. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

A crowd listens to musical entertainment provided by a band and choir during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. All people are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the Oval Office. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Princess Elizabeth (left) and President Harry S. Truman leave Washington National Airport for the Blair House. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Prime Minister Winston Churchill seated in the back seat of an automobile during his visit to Washington, D.C. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) greets Prime Minister Winston Churchill (foreground, right) as he arrives at Washington National Airport in President's Truman's plane, "The Independence." Also pictured: Foreign Minister Anthony Eden (on steps). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right: William Green, President, American Federation of Labor; President Harry S. Truman; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Margaret Truman; Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin; and Clement F. Preller, President, Washington Central Labor Union at the dedication of Gompers' Square in Washington, D.C. Others in background unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior, Oscar Chapman (head of receiving line), and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (second in line, partly obscured) greet Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (back to camera, second from right) and Princess Elizabeth (back to camera, right) while President Harry S. Truman (right) looks on. Also pictured, back to camera: Margaret Truman (left); and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left). Under Secretary of State, James E. Webb, stands in center in the receiving line. All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook