Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Red Cross workers in front of a tent ready to provide first aid to mourners during the funeral of Will Rogers at Forest Lawn. The tent is located outside the the entrance gate at 1712 S. Glendale Ave. A similar photograph appears in the Los Angeles Times, 8/23/1935, with the caption: "World Pays Solemn Homage to Will Rogers in Final Rites at Forest Lawn; Red Cross attendants revive a mourner who fainted." Handwritten on negative: First aid, 8-22-35, Will Rogers Funeral Text from negative sleeve: Will Rogers Funeral, 8/22/35. 1619 NITRATE, 1 of 2. Aug. 27, 1935, 9 negs.
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