Department of Labor

Portrait of U.S. Labor Department official Robert C. Goodwin seated at his desk and using the telephone. At the time Goodwin was the director of the Labor Department's U.S. Employment Service.

Photograph of John R. Steelman as he speaks on the phone. At the time of the photograph, Steelman was Director, United States Conciliation Service, Department of Labor.

John R. Steelman, seated at his desk, smiles for the photographer.

John R. Steelman is caught in the act of lighting his pipe. The photograph was most likely taken in his office at the White House.

John R. Steelman (left) is meeting with four unidentified men, possibly labor leaders.

Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson (right) and Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach (second from left) with three unidentified men.

Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson (second from left) being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Labor by unidentified man, with Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach (second from right) and another unidentified man looking on.

Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson (second from left) with unidentified men and Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach (second from right). This photo was taken after Mr. Gibson swore the oath of office to become Assistant Secretary.

Portrait of Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson.

Portrait of Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson.