Secretary of Energy | Photographs

Photograph signed by Steven Chu, noting his name in "Steven Chu". Chu, a 1997 Nobel Prize co-recipient in Physics, is recognized for his work in developing methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light, known as "optical molasses."

Photograph signed by James B. Edwards, showing him smiling as Governor of South Carolina. Accompanied by a typed letter from Robert G. Liming, dated December 29, 1975, expressing appreciation for a complimentary letter. Two items included.

Photograph of John S. Herrington, signed in black felt tip on the bottom margin. Herrington, former Secretary of Energy under Ronald Reagan, is depicted in a black and white image. Ink stamp on verso noted.

Photograph showing James R. Schlesinger sitting at his desk, signed with "James R. Schlesinger". Schlesinger served as U.S. Secretary of Defense and first Secretary of Energy, holding various significant government positions throughout his career.

Photograph of James R. Schlesinger, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, signed with best wishes in blue felt tip, reading "With/best/wishes/James/Schlesinger". Schlesinger served under Presidents Nixon and Ford, and was the first Secretary of Energy.

Reproduction of a 1974 Time magazine cover signed by James R. Schlesinger in black ink, with the inscription "James Schlesinger". Schlesinger served as U.S. Secretary of Defense and was also the first Secretary of Energy.