Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Start of journey of Southern California Townsend club members to Chicago for national convention. Clubs named after Dr. Francis Townsend to advocate for his old age pension plans, a precursor to Social Security. West was western divisional director of Townsend club; Litchenfels, state area officer; Highley, President of Los Angeles club; Biddlecom, member of national advisory board. Wives of Bliss and Highley also present. Text from original nitrate sleeve: Delegates to Townsend Old Age Pension Convention: Bliss, H.R. and Mrs.; Litchenfels, Paul J.; Highley, George C. and Mrs. Handwritten annotation from negative: 11955
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Economy Events Pensions--California Whistle-stop campaigning--California--Los Angeles Government Townsend, Francis E., 1867-1960 Biddlecom, Roy Bliss, H. L Litchenfels, Paul Highley, George
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