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Philippine War Damage Commission Plaque

Identified as a bronze plaque placed on all major public projects connected with the U.S.A. Philippine War Damage Commission. The wording below the commission seal reads: "Rebuilt With the Aid of the People of the United States of America Under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946." This photograph is part of a scrapbook featuring Philippine locations and from the Honorable Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the Navy.

Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies Dinner

View of a dinner meeting identified as the thirteenth annual convention dinner of the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies held in New York City at the Hotel Roosevelt on September 26-29, 1949. Robert C. Goodwin of the Labor Department's Bureau of Employment Security is seated at the head table seventh from the right. Original photo is in oversize file.

Portrait of Robert C. Goodwin

View is a seated portrait of U.S. Labor Department Official Robert C. Goodwin. Some of his positions in the department included Director of the U.S. Employment Service, Director and Administrator of the Bureau of Employment Security, and Associate Manpower Administrator for Unemployment Insurance. He was also associated with the War Manpower Commission.

Donald M. Nelson and Senator Harry S. Truman

Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board, today told the Senate Truman Committee investigating defense that it is hampering him by frightening businessmen who are badly needed in the war effort. He vigorously defended $1-a-year men who had been criticized by the Committee. Nelson said he must have $1-a-year men because they have knowledge of business which is essential. Senator Harry S. Truman (left), Chairman of the Committee, shakes hands with Donald M. Nelson, as Mr. Nelson arrived to testify before the Truman Committee. From: Purchased from eBay, 6/2014, from Timothy F.

IAPES International Executive Board Meeting in Washington, D.C

Robert C. Goodwin, Director, U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Employment Security, is shown in the center with IAPES (International Association of Personnel in Employment Security) 1959-60 officers attending an international Executive Board meeting. The Washington, D.C. chapter welcomed the group. Location is believed to be a Labor Department conference room. The board met from April 4-6, 1960. Others in view are not identified.