Secretary Collection (page 4)

Denis Healey, Labour politician, wearing a poppy
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Denis Healey, Labour politician, with colleague
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Denis Healey, Labour politician
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Peter Hain, Labour politician, campaigning outside a bank
Peter Gerald Hain (b 1950), British Labour politician, has served in various ministerial posts, including Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Secretary of State for Wales

Mikhail Gorbachev with Margaret Thatcher
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (b 1931), Soviet leader, General Secretary of the Communist Party (1985-1991), last head of state of the USSR (1988-1991)

David Owen Anthony Llewellyn Baron 1938 British
david, owen, anthony, llewellyn, baron, 1938, british, politician, politics, political, foreign, secretary, minister, 1977, 1979, labour, socialist, socialism, government, founded, founder, sdp

David Owen at a conference, wishing to speak
David Owen (David Anthony Llewellyn Owen, Baron Owen, b 1938), British politician, served as Foreign Secretary (1977-1979) for the Labour government

David Owen, Labour and SDP politician
David Owen (David Anthony Llewellyn Owen, Baron Owen, b 1938), British politician, served as Foreign Secretary (1977-1979) for the Labour government

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, with a banner
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, in Trafalgar Square
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, giving a speech
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

Neville Chamberlain and Alec Douglas-Home
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

James Callaghan, Labour politician
James "Jim" Callaghan (Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, 1912-2005), Labour politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1964-1967, Home Secretary 1967-1970

Tony Blair and Brenda Dean at a conference table
Tony Blair (Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, b 1953), Labour politician, Prime Minister 1997-2007. Seen here at a conference table alongside Brenda Dean (Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, b 1943)

Len Murray Lionel Baron Epping Forest 1922 2004
len, murray, lionel, baron, epping, forest, 1922, 2004, british, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, trade, union, leader, tuc, trades, congress, display, campaign

Len Murray Tuc Trades Union Congress Lionel Baron
len, murray, tuc, trades, union, congress, lionel, baron, epping, forest, 1922, 2004, british, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, trade, leader, kemal, daysal, turkish

Peter Mandelson and others at a press conference
Peter Mandelson (b 1953), Labour politician, David Cockcroft, Tom Shebbeare, Peter Bennett and Sue Ferguson sitting at a desk during a British Youth Council press conference, London

Ernest Bevin, British Labour politician
Ernest Bevin (1881-1951), British Labour politician. He served as Minister of Labour in the wartime coalition government, and as Foreign Secretary in the post-war Labour Government

William Edward Forster (1819 - 1886), Liberal MP for Bradford and Chief Secretary for Ireland

Lord Clarendon, George William Frederick Villiers
George William Frederick Villiers, the 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800 - 1870), leading English Whig politician, who served as Lord Privy Seal

Churchill leaving the Palace 1910
Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), then Home Secretary, leaving Buckingham Palace in a horse-drawn carriage following George V's accession to the throne on the death of his father Edward VII in May

Ethel Beenham, Harry Price's secretary, demonstrates how a skilful medium can perform any number of psychic phenomena even though her hands and feet are tied. Date: 1930s ?

Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations : here she is depicted with apparatus employed by fraudulent mediums. Date: early 20th century

A group of men and women sit around a table holding a board meeting. A (female) secretary takes notes. Date: circa 1970

Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), at the time under-secretary for the colonies in Campbell- Bannerman's government, later served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945

Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) British Liberal statesman, 1903 (print)
538198 Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) British Liberal statesman, 1903 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Chamberlain, as Secretary of State for the Colonies, visiting South Africa)

Mary Drew, nee Gladstone, 1847-1927. Political secretary, writer, hostess
878570 Mary Drew, nee Gladstone, 1847-1927. Political secretary, writer, hostess and daughter of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Seen here with her daughter Dorothy

The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA (1889-1893) at desk
528155 The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA (1889-1893) at desk. On bust Secretary of State Blaine, who disagreed with Harrison over McKinley Tariff

James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, 1807 - 1889, styled Viscount FitzHarris from 1820 to 1841
3062077 James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, 1807 - 1889, styled Viscount FitzHarris from 1820 to 1841. by English School

Woman at Office Desk Holding "Vote Republican" Sign and GOP Elephant, 1936 (b/w photo)
5974416 Woman at Office Desk Holding "Vote Republican" Sign and GOP Elephant, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, sometimes spelt Burleigh, 1520 - 1598. English statesman
3039856 William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, sometimes spelt Burleigh, 1520 - 1598. English statesman, chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign

Detail of Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas)
490122 Detail of Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Oost, Jacob van (1601-71); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490121.); © Art in Flanders

Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas)
490121 Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Oost, Jacob van (1601-71); 116x222 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Baron of Meneval, 19th century (painting)
1748133 Baron of Meneval, 19th century (painting) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); (add.info.: baron Claude Francois of Meneval (1788-1859)

William Pitt Fessenden of Maine, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Wm. P. Fessenden of Maine, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury]

Phillip Francis Thomas of Maryland, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Francis Thomas of MD. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer, mathematician and politician: Governor of Maryland; Secretary of the Treasury]

Philip Francis Thomas of Maryland, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Philip Francis Thomas of Md. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer, mathematician and politician: US Secretary of the Treasury; Governor of Maryland]

General John Adams Dix, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. John A. Dix, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician and soldier: Secretary of the Treasury; Governor of New York; Union major general during the Civil War]

Hugh McColloch, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hugh McCollough [sic], between 1855 and 1865. [Financier; US Treasury Secretary]

Senator William Windom of Minnesota, c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Windom, Hon. William, Sen. of Minnesota (Secty of the Treasury in Garfield Adm), between 1865 and 1880. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury during Garfield administration]

Charles Foster of Ohio, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Charles Foster of Ohio, 1865-1880. Foster, Hon. Chas of Ohio, Secty of Treasury (Harrison admn), between 1865 and 1880. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury]

William Adams Richardson, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
William Adams Richardson, 1865-1880. Richardson, Wm. Adams, Secty of Treasury, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, banker and lawyer

William Windom of Minnesota, between 1865 and 1880 Creator: Unknown
Windom, Hon. Wm of Minn. (Secty of the Treasury - B. Harrison Administration), between 1865 and 1880. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury during Benjamin Harrisons administration]

William Pitt Fessenden of Maine, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Wm. P. Fessenden of Maine, between 1860 and 1875. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury]

Phillip Francis Thomas of Maryland, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Phillip Francis Thomas of Maryland, between 1860 and 1875. [Lawyer, mathematician and politician: Governor of Maryland; Secretary of the Treasury]

William Windom of Minnesota, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Wm. Windom of Minnesota, between 1860 and 1875

William Pitt Fessenden, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Wm. P. Fessenden, between 1860 and 1875. [Politician: Secretary of the Treasury]

Howell Cobb of Georgia, between 1860 and 1868. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Howell Cobb of Georgia, between 1860 and 1868. [Politician: governor of Georgia; secretary of the treasury]

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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Remarkable Stories of Secretaries Throughout History" From the intense Sidney Street Siege in East London, where Winston Churchill relied on his trusted secretary for crucial information, to the intriguing encounters between Queen Victoria and her devoted secretaries Abdul Karim and Munshi Abdul Karim in the late 19th and early 20th centuries - these snapshots from history shed light on the often overlooked role of a secretary. In a rare glimpse into their world, we see a united Millwall Athletic football team posing proudly for a group photo, with their dedicated secretary ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes. Similarly, Clapton Orient FC's football team of 1936 stands tall with their indispensable secretary by their side. The roaring twenties bring us an image of Leggy Secretary exuding confidence and style - an embodiment of women breaking barriers in professional settings. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team from 1908 showcases how secretarial support extended beyond office walls to sporting arenas. Even courtrooms witnessed the influence of these unsung heroes as depicted in Mr. M Naughten's trial scene; secretaries played pivotal roles in organizing evidence and maintaining order amidst legal chaos. A young Winston Churchill himself is captured here during his formative years when he likely first recognized the value that a skilled secretary brings to one's life. Vanity Fair's portrayal of Corry further emphasizes society's recognition of this profession back in 1877. Not limited to land-based endeavors alone, SS Norman arriving at Southampton port in 1903 reveals that even maritime ventures required efficient secretarial assistance for seamless operations. Finally, harking back to centuries past, Samuel Pepys' diary entries remind us that throughout history individuals have relied upon diligent scribes who meticulously recorded events for posterity – acting as both confidants and record-keepers alike. These captivating glimpses into various eras highlight just how integral secretaries have been in shaping history.