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

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right) and Mrs. Ann Chapman (second from right) greet unidentified Department of the Interior staff. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Mrs. Ann Chapman (left) and new Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left) greet unidentified Department of the Interior staff. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) gives a speech during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. Also pictured: William J. Dougherty, Assistant Director of Information, Department of the Interior (third from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes (left) and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman at the Secretary's desk in the Department of the Interior. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman talks with two unidentified men while on the television news show "Washington Spotlight". From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. Pictured, left to right: Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Oscar Chapman; Mrs. Ann Chapman; Chief Justice Fred Vinson. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (with shovel) is interviewed by an unidentified man at the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre groundbreaking ceremony. All others unidentified. 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. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman (standing) gives a speech after being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. Pictured, seated, left to right: Assistant Secretary of the Interior William Warne; Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney; Julius Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Chief Justice Fred Vinson; Mrs. Ann Chapman; and Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson.

Oscar Chapman (left) is sworn in as Secretary of the Interior by Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) while Mrs. Ann Chapman looks on. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook