1971 Press Photo Supreme Court nominee Lewis Powell prepares for Senate hearing

Lewis F. Powell, nominated for a seat on the Supreme Court, takes papers from a briefcase Monday before being questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington. The 64-year-old Richmond, Virginia lawyer faced possible questions about what he intends to do with his stock holdings to avoid conflicts of interest.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.