General Shelley, Auditor Navy, Treasury Department employee... between 1884 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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General Shelley, Auditor Navy, Treasury Department employee... between 1884 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Gen. Shelley, Auditor Navy, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

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This black and white portrait, captured between 1884 and 1930 by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, introduces General Shelley, an Auditor for the Navy and Treasury Department. Seated at his desk, General Shelley gazes off to the left, deep in thought as he tackles the mountain of paperwork before him. The image transports us back to an era of bureaucracy and government administration, a time when the United States Navy and Treasury Department played crucial roles in the country's financial and military operations. Johnston's masterful composition, featuring the subject in a formal setting with a well-appointed office, complete with a writing desk and an array of documents, highlights the professionalism and importance of Shelley's role within the United States government. The image is a testament to the dedication and focus required of those employed in the fields of finance and military administration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This evocative portrait, part of the extensive collection at the Library of Congress, serves as a reminder of the rich heritage and history of the United States, and the countless individuals who have contributed to its growth and development.

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