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

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) gives a speech during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington, D.C. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right) and Mrs. Ann Chapman with William J. Daugherty, Assistant Director of the Department of the Interior Division of Information. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from right) and Mrs. Ann Chapman (far right) greet the crowd after Chapman's swearing in ceremony. All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Alfred E. Lyon, Chairman of the Board of Philip Morris Co.; and Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson at the Horace Heidt Finals at Uline Arena in Washington, D.C. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (with shovel) breaks ground for the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington, D.C. All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug (left) shakes hands with Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman at Washington National Airport. Others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) gives a speech during the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony south of the White House in Washington, D.C. Others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (center) and Mrs. Ann Chapman shake hands with Floyd Dotson, Chief Clerk of the Division of Administrative Services, Department of the Interior. 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. Also pictured: William J. Dougherty, Assistant Director of Information, Department of the Interior (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (right) shakes hand with Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left) following Chapman's swearing in ceremony. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook