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Portrait of William Mitchell
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A portrait of William Mitchell, at his desk as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security. The photograph is inscribed,"To Wilbur Cohen: Whose friendship and wise counsel have meant so much to me for so many years. Jan 15, 1956. Bill Mitchell."
1953
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Arthur J. Altmeyer on His Last Day in Office as Commissioner of Social Security
1953
William Mitchell, Deputy Commissioner, on the left, with Arthur J. Altmeyer. This was Altmeyer's last day as Commissioner of Social Security. The photograph is signed by Arthur Altmeyer with an ins...
Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
1968
Portrait of Wilbur J. Cohen sitting at his desk as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Social Security Administration was his responsibility.
Altmeyer, Mitchell and Cohen at the 35th Anniversary of Social Security
1970
Arthur Altmeyer, William Mitchell and Wilbur Cohen laugh at remarks by someone not in the photograph. They are at a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Social Security Act.
Maurine Mulliner
1937
Maurine Mulliner was the first Executive Secretary to the Social Security Board, beginning in 1936. This photograph is inscribed "To Wilbur [Cohen] with affectionate regards."
Wilbur J. Cohen with Natalie Spingarn
1968
Wilbur J. Cohen with Natalie Davis Spingarn, a speech writer and special assistant to Cohen in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. There is an unidentified man in the background.
Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
1968
Wilbur J. Cohen, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, walks down a hallway carrying several books.
