Civil service

Group of men in office signing papers. Ralph K. Davies, Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War, standing at back on right. All others unidentified.

Group of men in office signing papers. Ralph K. Davies, Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War, standing at back on right side. All others unidentified.

Official inspection party at Defense Plant Corporation financed chemical manufacturing plant somewhere in Arkansas. Ralph K. Davies center. All others unidentified.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Philleo Nash presents an award to unidentified persons, probably members of his staff

Philleo Nash (in middle), the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in full Indian dress. Photo taken during ceremonies highlighting his adoption into the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. His Indian name will now be Gitchie Ahnishinabee Omega (Great Indian Leader). Roger Jourdain is seen at left with the red sash hanging from his belt.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Philleo Nash (second from left) in full Indian dress, during ceremonies of his adoption into the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. His Indian name will now be Gitchie Ahnishinabee Ogema(Great Indian Leader). Roger Jourdain (left) is seen with the red sash hanging from his belt.

The Bureau of the Census Choral Group performs in the Commerce Auditorium at the ceremony of the 4th Annual Honor Awards Program. African American members of the choir are visible. See also 2000-271.

The Bureau of the Census Choral Group performs in the Commerce Auditorium at the ceremony of the 4th Annual Honor Awards Program. The choral group includes African American singers.

Swearing in of General Philip B. Fleming (left) as first Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation. Secretary Charles Sawyer is on the right.

Rear Admiral Sidney W. Souers, USNR, at right, receives the Legion of Merit at a ceremony at the Navy Department. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan, left, makes the presentation for President Truman. The photograph is signed "To Admiral W. Souers, with kind regards and very best wishes John L. Sullivan."