Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the article, "Policeman Becoming Good-Will Ambassador," Los Angeles Times, 08 July 1935: A1. In uniform, Stinson holds his hand close to his head and his mouth agape. Motorcycle patrolman George Stinson had his musical education paid for him by Mme. Schumann-Heink after she heard his voice. He is the patrol's unofficial goodwill ambassador and has performed at the Hollywood Bowl. Handwritten on negative: George Stinson Text from negative sleeve: 1100 - George Stinson State Police Officer 7-7-35 [stamped:] Jul 17 1935 Text from newspaper caption: George Stinson, the California Highway Patrol's singing motorcycle officer, exercises his vocal organs while practicing for appearances before civic gatherings and over the radio.
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image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7423 ark:/21198/zz002df3tr
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Singers Police--California--Los Angeles Uniforms Stinson, George California Highway Patrol
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