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

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (center) with son, James Chapman, and wife Ann Chapman. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

The swearing in of Oscar Chapman as Secretary of the Interior. On stage, left to right: unidentified; Senator Joseph O'Mahoney; Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Oscar Chapman; Chief Justice Fred Vinson; Ann Chapman; unidentified. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman shakes hands with Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior (center), and Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) after being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Department of Interior Auditorium. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) receives a gold medal from an unidentified representative of the Sons of the American Revolution. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

The swearing in ceremony for Oscar Chapman as Secretary of the Interior. Standing at the microphone is Senator Joseph O'Mahoney. Seated on stage, left to right: unidentified; Oscar Chapman; Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman; unidentified. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman and son, James Chapman. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. Left to right: Senator Joseph O'Mahoney; Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Chapman; Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Ceremony took place in the Department of Interior Auditorium. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman and his son, James Chapman. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman posing for an official photo. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman with Julius Krug (center), former Secretary of the Interior, and Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) after being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook