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Edwin E. Witte

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Waist-up portrait of Dr. Edwin Witte, considered the father of Social Security, Executive Director of the Executive Staff to the Committee on Economic Security 1934-35.

Date Created:
circa 1930-1939

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1930-1939

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Mss 461, Box 1, Folder 12
Media Number
Box 1,Folder 12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012EPL
Legacy ID
WHi 104551

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