This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Thomas Rees was born on March 26, 1925. He served in the California State Assembly and Senate. Rees introduced the bill in the state legislature which created the Southern California Rapid Transit District. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1965. Rees died in 2003. Photograph caption dated November 3, 1962 reads "Democratic candidate for State Senate Assemblyman Tom Rees appears at a Valley reception in his honor with motion picture star Merry Anders, Honorary Mayor of Mission Hills, and Assemblyman Tom Bane, candidate for reelection in the 42nd District."
Democratic Party (U.S.) Legislators--California Political candidates--California--San Fernando Valley Motion picture actors and actresses--California--San Fernando Valley Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--Mission Hills (Los Angeles) Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
