Evan Howell Collection
Title
Evan Howell Collection
Subject
Howell, George E. (George Evan), 1905-1980
Politicians
United States. Congress Illinois Delegation
United States. Congress. House
United States. Court of Claims
Dirksen, Everett M. (Everett McKinley), 1896-1969
Arends, Leslie C. (Leslie Cornelius), 1895-1985
Allen, Leo E. (Leo Elwood), 1898-1973
Bishop, Cecil W. (Cecil William), 1890-1971
Cross, Hugh W., 1896-1972
MacGregor, J. Harry, 1896-1958
Illinois State Toll Highway Commission
Description
George Evan Howell served in the United States House of Representatives as part of the Illinois delegation from 1941-1947. President Harry S. Truman nominated Howell as a judge on the United States Court of Claims in 1947. Howell remained in this position until resigning in 1953. He went on to serve on the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission before resigning to return to practicing private law.
Photographs in this collection include headshots of several politicians including Everett Dirksen, Leslie Arends, Leo, Allen, C. W. Bishop, High Corss, and J. Harry McGregor. The collection also includes group photographs of politicians with Richard Nixon and members of the Illinois delegation to the United States House of Representatives.
Photographs in this collection include headshots of several politicians including Everett Dirksen, Leslie Arends, Leo, Allen, C. W. Bishop, High Corss, and J. Harry McGregor. The collection also includes group photographs of politicians with Richard Nixon and members of the Illinois delegation to the United States House of Representatives.
Collection Items
Hugh W. Cross
Hugh W. Cross, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, stands behind a desk for a portrait. Photo dedication: "To Congressman Evan Howell: With sincere regards, Hugh W. Cross."
C. W. Bishop
C. W. "Runt" Bishop, member of the United States House of Representatives, sits at his desk for a portrait.Photo dedication: "To my friend and colleague of the 77th Congress Evan Howell. Sincerely, Runt."
Leslie C. Arends
Leslie C. Arends, member of the United States House of Representatives, poses for a portrait. Photo dedication: "To Evan Howell, With regards, Les Arends."
Leo E. Allen
Leo E. Allen, member of the United States House of Representatives, poses for a portrait. Photo dedication: "To my friend and colleague, Evan. Leo E. Allen. 1943."
Everett M. Dirksen
Everett M. Dirksen, member of the United States House of Representatives, poses for a portrait.Photo dedication: "To Honorable Evan Howell with best wishes, Everett M. Dirksen M.C."
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, poses for a portrait. Photo dedication: "2/22/44. With every good wish to my loyal friend and fine statesman Honorable Evan Howell. J. Harry McGregor, M.C. 17th…
Politicians with Richard Nixon
Several Illinois politicians pose for a group portrait with Richard Nixon. From left to right: Elbert S. Smith, Auditor of Public Accounts; Charles Carpentier, Secretary of State; William G. Stratton, Governor of Illinois; Richard M. Nixon, Vice…
Politicians
A group of politicians pose for a portrait. Individuals in the portrait include Everett Dirksen (1st row, far left), Jessie Sumner (1st row, second from left), Leo E. Allen (1st row, center), Leslie C. Arends (1st row, second from right), George Evan…
Meeting at Summer Home of Senator Albert Clark
A group of men pose for a portrait while meeting about nominating Frank O. Lowden Governor of Illinois in 1916. Photo dedication: "To my good friend Even Howell with cordial holiday greetings. 'For your archives' Leslie P. 'Ike' Volk, Dec 1949."
On…
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Evan Howell Collection