1935 William Mackenzie King Canada Trade Treaty Meeting Original 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. The new Prime Minister of Canada, William Mackenzie King, left, greeted by Acting Secretary of State, William Phillips. Prime Minister King made campaign promises which included a more advantageous trade treaty with the United States. He will attempt to fulfill that promise on this trip as he confers with President Roosevelt and State Department officials. 11/7/35 Harris & Ewing photos. William Mackenzie King served as Prime Minister of Canada for several terms, and his leadership was notable during an era of significant global upheaval. One major outcome of his meetings with President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the negotiation of trade agreements that aimed at strengthening economic ties between Canada and the United States. King?s efforts culminated in the Canada?United States Trade Agreement of 1935, which set the groundwork for future economic cooperation between the two countries and was an important move toward Canada?s economic independence. === This 7x10 inch original type 1 (from original negative) 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.

Price: 57 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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