1952 Press Photo Eisenhower's pastor Rev. Elson of National Presbyterian Church

The Reverend Dr. Edward L.R. Elson poses in he study of his church, The National Presbyterian, tonight in Washington after President-elect and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower selected the fashionable Connecticut Avenue church as their place of worship while in the White House. Dr. Elson, a World War II Chaplain who served with the General in the European Theater, plans to confer with the Eisenhowers in New York on details ofa pre-inaugural private service for members of the family on the morning of January 20.

Photo is dated 1952.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.