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Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden shaking the hand of the engineer of his train, [Los Angeles?], 1926

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Title: Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden shaking the hand of the engineer of his train, [Los Angeles?], 1926
Date Created and/or Issued: July 1926
1926-07
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-2126
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
In 1926-1927, Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden made an international trip around the world to benefit Swedish interests, which was described as a great success, especially the trip to the USA, during which they travelled over the nation from New York to San Francisco.
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden standing next to a train and shaking the hand of the engineer upon his arrival in Riverside or departure from Los Angeles in July 1926. A co-engineer stands on the right and 3 men stand on the left.
Text from negative sleeve: Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus
Type: image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_3197
ark:/21198/zz002cn6b7
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Railroad engineers
Princes--Sweden
Arrivals & departures--Swedish--California--Los Angeles
Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden, 1882-1973
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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