Abbie Rowe

View of the speakers platform and attendees at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in President's Park outside the White House. All people unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from right) with unidentified U.S. Park Police and others, presenting trophies. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right, front row: James Chapman; Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Marilyn Krug; Margaret (Mrs. Julius) Krug; James Krug; and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in President's Park outside the White House. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

View of the outside of the Department of the Interior building. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Fireworks lighting up the night sky overlooking the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool during President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural celebration.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior William Warne (pointing) sits on a rocky ledge with a group of unidentified people.

Profile picture of Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman.

A choir sings to a group of people on a balcony of the White House. Pictured on balcony: Lady Bird Johnson (second from left); West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard (fourth from left); and President Lyndon B. Johnson (third from right). All others unidentified. The guests were in attendance for a dinner in honor of Chancellor Erhard.

Former Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (in car, left) and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (in car, right) arrive at the White House for a dinner in honor of West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard. A choir can be seen singing on the steps of the White House. All others unidentified.

President Lyndon B. Johnson (right), West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard (second from right); and Lady Bird Johnson (third from right) at a dinner at the White House in honor of Chancellor Erhard. All others unidentified.