1936 Mrs Huey Long Takes Senate Seat After Husband's Death Type 1 Press Photo

Description: Size: 7x10 inch Condition: All photos in this series are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. Photos of any major imperfections will be included. A NEW SENATOR LONG'S NAME PLATE GOES ON DOOR AT CAPITOL. With Mrs Huey Long due to arrive in Washington tomorrow to take her slain husband's seat in the United States Senate, Joseph Peggott, of the Capitol Police places the Long names again on the office door at the Capitol. Peggott acted as a private guard for the late Senator and will fill the same capacity for Mrs Long. HARRIS AND EWING. 2/4/36 Huey Long was a prominent political figure in Louisiana known for his populist policies and strong leadership style. After his assassination in 1935, his widow, Rose McClendon Long, was elected to fill his Senate seat. She served in the Senate until 1937 and focused on continuing her husband's policies, championing social welfare programs. Joseph Peggott, mentioned in the transcription, played a critical role as a security detail for the Long family. His presence highlighted the political tensions of the time following Huey's controversial career. === This 7x10 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 large photos 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 glossys 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.

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