Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Fletcher Bowron was the 35th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, from September 26, 1938, until June 30, 1953. His adopted sop, Barrett Bowron, was later known as Barry Bowron. This photograph appears with the article: Once a Waif, Now a Judge's Legal Son; Youngster Adopted By Bowrons, Superior Judge and Wife Win Official Approval of Son's Papers," Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1934. Text from negative sleeve: Bowron, Fletcher & Mrs. & Baby Barrett Bowron 1 yr. old Handwritten on negative: Fletcher Bowron, Mrs. & Barett Text from newspaper caption: Baby Barrett Bowron's first birthday was marked yesterday by official approval of adoption papers making him the legal son of Superior Judge and Mrs. Fletcher Bowron. Photo shows the family after the ceremony.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_1385 ark:/21198/zz002dbtwk
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Adoption--California--Los Angeles Lifestyle People Bowron, Irene Martin, 1888-1961 Bowron, Fletcher, 1887-1968 Bowron, Barry, 1933-2012
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