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Chapman, Oscar L. (Oscar Littleton), 1896-1978

Harold Ickes Memorial Service

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) speaks with Mrs. Jane Ickes (second from left) during the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Also pictured, front row: Harold McEwan Ickes (second from right); and Elizabeth Jane Ickes (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Harold Ickes Memorial Service

Opera singer Marian Anderson (at microphones) sings for the crowd of attendees of the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Also pictured, platform, front row: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left); and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (second from left). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Truman Speaks at Carillon Dedication

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaks during the dedication in Meridian Hill Park for the carillon given to the United States from the Netherlands. Also pictured, front row: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (left); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from right); and Mrs. Ann Chapman (right). Seated behind Queen Juliana is Admiral Robert Dennison. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Chapman in Kentucky

From left to right: Thomas "Cal" Miller, Superintendent, Mammoth Cave National Park; Elbert Cox, Regional Director, National Park Service; unidentified; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; and Conrad L. Wirth, Director, National Park Service outside the information booth at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Park ranger unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Chapman at Carillon Dedication

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) speaks during the dedication in Meridian Hill Park for the carillon given to the United States by the Netherlands. Also pictured, front row: Alice (Mrs. Dean) Acheson (second from left); Secretary of State Dean Acheson (third from left); First Lady Bess W. Truman (fifth from left); Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (sixth from left, behind post); President Harry S. Truman (seventh from left). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Carillon Dedication

President Harry S. Truman greets Queen Juliana of the Netherlands at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. They are at the park for a ceremonial presentation of a carillon to the people of the United States from the Netherlands. On the ground, from left to right: Edward J. Kelly, National Capital Parks Superintendent, President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Queen Juliana, Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (back to camera, in pinstriped suit), Prince Bernhard Leopold (wearing glasses), and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (back to camera). All others are unidentified.