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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New testament (Acc. No. 14.00055.001)The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New testament. Translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, to his Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches.Smith (Publisher)J. Smith (Publisher)1826Paper
Opening the 2nd Session of [t]he Thirty Second CongressOpening the 2nd Session of [t]he Thirty Second CongressLeslieFrank Leslie1853-01-01Wood engraving, hand-colored
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New testaments (Acc. No. 14.00054.001)The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. American Bible Society (Publisher) American Bible Society (Publisher)1890Leather, Paper
The New United States Senators.The New United States Senators.Unidentified Unidentified1895-03-02Halftone, black and white
The Opening of CongressThe Opening of CongressUnknown Unknown1901-11-30Halftone, colored
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Opening the Senate of the United States with Prayer. / The Rev. Edward Everett Hale, the Venerable Chaplain, Invoking the Daily Blessing on the Members of the Upper Branch of the American Congress.Opening the Senate of the United States with Prayer. The Rev. Edward Everett Hale, the Venerable Chaplain, Invoking the Daily Blessing on the Members of the Upper Branch of the American Congress.Unidentified Unidentified1905-01-12Halftone, colored
Image: Ballot Box, Classification of Senators (Acc. no. 79.00006.001)Ballot Box, Classification of SenatorsUnidentified Unidentified1912 ca.Wood
Ballot Box, Classification of Senators (Acc. No. 79.00006.002)Ballot Box, Classification of SenatorsUnidentified Unidentified1912 ca.Wood
Image: Readying Senate Chamber for Congress Opening (Cat. no. 38.01192.001)Readying Senate Chamber for Congress OpeningACME Newspictures, Inc. ACME Newspictures, Inc.1938-12-9Photograph, black and white
Image: Opening of the 76th Congress (Cat. no. 38.01178.001)Opening of the 76th CongressInternational News Photos International News Photos1939-01-03Photograph, black and white
Congress Opens (Acc. No. 38.01177.001)Congress OpensInternational News Photos International News Photos1940-01-03Photograph, black and white
Wallace Assumes Duties as Senate President (Acc. No. 38.01320.001)Wallace Assumes Duties as Senate PresidentACME Newspictures, Inc. ACME Newspictures, Inc.1941-01-21Photograph, black and white
Senate Gavel (Acc. No. 71.00002.000)Gavel, SenateUnidentified1954Ivory
A New Kennedy in Senate (Acc. No. 38.01243.001)A New Kennedy in the SenateAssociated Press Associated Press1963-01-09Photograph, black and white
Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 111th Congress (Acc. No. 16.00221.000)Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 111th CongressGovernment Printing Office Government Printing Office2009-01-06Paper
Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, Senate Gallery, 112th Congress (Acc. No. 16.00242.000)Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, Senate Gallery, 112th CongressGovernment Printing Office Government Printing Office2011-01-05Paper
Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 113th Congress (Acc. No. 16.00257.000)Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 113th CongressGovernment Printing Office Government Printing Office2013Paper
Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 114th Congress (Acc. No. 16.00273.000)Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, 114th CongressGovernment Publishing Office Government Publishing Office2015-01-06Paper
Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, Special Guest Viewing Room, United States Senate, 114th Congress (Acc. No. 16.00274.000)Ticket, Swearing-In Ceremony for New and Returning Senators, Special Guest Viewing Room, United States Senate, 114th CongressGovernment Publishing Office Government Publishing Office2015-01-06Paper
Senate Gavel (Acc. No. 71.00001.000)Gavel, SenateUnidentified Unidentifiedn.d.Ivory, silver