Description: THE POST FOR 52 YEARS WAS MT. VERNON VIA MA 25 -- CHARLES CECIL WALL HAS BEEN NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HOME BY THE MT. VERNON LADIES ASSOCIATION. HE SUCCEEDS THE LATE COL. HARRISON H. DODGE WHO HELD THE POST FOR 52 YEARS. WALL IS A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA WHERE HE SPECIALIZED IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MARRIED AND HAS TWO CHILDREN. 5/25/37 Charles Cecil Wall's appointment as superintendent of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in 1937 marked a significant transition for the historic site. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which managed the estate, played a crucial role in preserving the legacy of George Washington and ensuring that the site remained a prominent attraction. Under Wall's leadership, efforts to enhance the visitor experience and further educate the public about Washington's life and contributions would have been pivotal during a time when historical narratives were becoming increasingly important in American culture. === This 7x9 inch original type 1 photograph is from the personal collection of photographer Wes Howland (1906-1956). Howland was a reporter with the Harris-Ewing news service in Washington D.C from 1931-1941, and went on to serve with the military. He was one of a small number of photographers with complete access to the White House, Capitol, Senate, and House. This photo was part of a collection of over 1200 8x10's from Wes Howland personal archive that we acquired from his estate. Included with the lot was the following note from a relative: "Periodically he would send his 8x10 glossy's to his mother. Soon after (joining the Marines) the newspaper of Harris & Ewing went out of business. As far as I know, the hundreds of pictures he took and sent his mother are one of a kind, and the only ones in existence. No prints have ever been made. I inherited them from my grandmother." Not only did Mr Howland have incredible access to the government figures of the day but he was a highly skilled photographer who produced some stunning historical images and documented Washington D.C. in the 1930s like few others. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you would like to purchase. We are happy to combine shipping and refund any excess paid.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:31:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 7x9 inch
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: 1930s,Capitol Hill,Goverment,Senate,Washington DC,White House
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1937
Photographer: Wesley Howland
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Politics,History,Militaria,People,Social History
Style: Documentary
Features: Press Photograph
Featured Person/Artist: Ewing & Harris,Wesley Howland
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
