Northrop, Vernon D. (Vernon Datesman), 1905-1986

Administrative Assistant Secretary Vernon Northrop (second from right) and family pose with Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) after Assistant Secretary of the Interior Dale Doty's swearing-in ceremony.

Former Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (left) greets Interior staff as they file into the Department of the Interior auditorium. Also pictured: Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (background, right of Krug). All others unidentified.

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left) and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus (third from right) examine a large certificate at an unidentified event in the Interior building. Also pictured: Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson (second from right); and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (right). All others unidentified.

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) congratulates Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus (third from right) at an unidentified event in the Interior building. Also pictured: Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson (second from right); and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (right). All others unidentified.

Department of the Interior staff at an unidentified event in the Interior Building. Left to right: Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (dressed as Dean of the Electoral College); Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus; Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson; and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop. All others unidentified.

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) congratulates Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus (third from right) at an unidentified event in the Interior building. Also pictured: Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson (second from right); and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (right). All others unidentified.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (fourth from left) poses with staff and winners of the Department's Suggestions Awards in the Department of the Interior auditorium. Also pictured: Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (left); and Assistant Secretary of the Interior William Warne (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Senator Joseph O'Mahoney (second from right) shakes hands with Congressman James Hardin Peterson (third from left) at a luncheon in honor of Congressman Peterson's retirement. Also pictured: Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (left); Assistant Secretary of the Interior William E. Warne (second from left); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (third from right); and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Dale Doty (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right) poses with winners of the Department's Suggestion Awards and other staff in the Department of the Interior auditorium. Also pictured: Assistant Secretary of the Interior William Warne (second from left); and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (third from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Department of the Interior staff and guests at a luncheon honoring retiring Congressman James Hardin Peterson. Pictured at the head table, facing camera: Assistant Secretary of the Interior Dale Doty (fourth from right); Senator Joseph O'Mahoney (fifth from right); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (sixth from right); Congressman Peterson (sixth from left); Assistant Secretary of the Interior William E. Warne (fifth from left); and Administrative Assistant Secretary of the Interior Vernon Northrop (fourth from left). Also pictured at head table, back to camera: Edward J.