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Charles S. Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Charles S. Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Charles S. Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Charles S. Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Sumner Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Assistant Secretary of The Treasury 1893-1897, and 1913-1914; first chairman of the Federal Reserve
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In this photograph, Charles Sumner Hamlin is seen in a formal portrait setting, seated at a desk with a serious expression on his face. Hamlin served two terms as Assistant Secretary of The Treasury in the United States, first under President Grover Cleveland from 1893 to 1897, and later under President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1914. Hamlin is also notable for being the first chairman of the Federal Reserve. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a prominent Washington D.C. photography studio during the early 20th century. The studio was founded by George H. Harris and his wife, Martha Ewing Harris, in 1896. The studio was known for its high-quality work and was a favorite among politicians, lawyers, and other prominent figures in Washington D.C. Hamlin's portrait shows him dressed in a formal suit and tie, with his hands resting on the desk in front of him. The background is simple, with a plain wall and a small window letting in some natural light. The photograph is a glass negative, which was a common technique used during this time period for producing high-quality black and white images. As Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, Hamlin played a significant role in shaping the financial policies of the United States during a time of great economic change. His tenure at the Federal Reserve saw the implementation of many important reforms, including the creation of the Federal Reserve System, which helped to stabilize the economy and prevent future financial crises. Today, this photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, which contains over 25,000 glass negatives and prints produced by the studio between 1896 and 1933. It is a valuable historical record of the people and events that shaped the United States during the early 20th century.
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