1936 Townsend Inquiry into Old Age Pension Plan by Bell Ferguson Type 1 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. WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Sam C. Jasper Bell, D. of Mo., left, and Rep. Phil Ferguson, D. of Okla., push their plan for an inquiry into the financial structure of Townsend Old Age Pension Plan. The Rules committee is expected to act on the proposed quiz Monday. Rep. Bell said he was not at this time interested in the economic worth of the pension plan. He wishes to have the sources of income investigated. He enumerated the sources as follow: A 25 cent initiation fee, 10 cent a month dues, sale of the Townsend Weekly Magazine, Townsend Buttons at 10 cents each, photographs of Dr. Francis Townsend sold at club meetings, stickers, Townsend medallions, question and answer books, benefit card parties, raffles and picnics. 2/14/36 HARRIS & EWING PHOTOS. The Townsend Plan was introduced by Dr. Francis Townsend during the Great Depression to provide a pension for older Americans. Townsend's proposal received significant attention and led to the establishment of the Old Age Assistance Program, which was part of the Social Security Act implemented in 1935. The Townsend movement garnered widespread support and laid the groundwork for future social welfare programs. Although Townsend?s initial proposals did not come to fruition as he envisioned, his ideas spurred discussions around elder care and financial support systems that have influenced policy-making in the decades since. === 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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