Secty. Baker desk, Historic Reproduction

This rare historical print captures Secty. Baker desk in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

Library of Congress record: Created 1920 Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from negatives in same range. Date from caption list. February 7th 1920. Caption from caption list: The War department has started a drive to recruit 75,000 additional men for the Army and the Secty. of War has sent a proclamation to the Governors of all states, requesting them to urge the young men of their respective states to enlist. Photo shows Mr Baker signing forty-eight letters to the Governors. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. (digital file from original) npcc 01087.

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