Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott is honored with a surprise party to celebrate his thirty years of service to the fire department. He is receiving a hand-illuminated book signed by every member of the fire department. From left to right, Ralph J. Scott, his wife Addie Scott, Fire Commissioner Edward Lewis, Harlan De Witt of the Fireman's Relief Association, and Mayor Shaw. This photograph is very similar to another one of this event published with the caption: A Surprise That Didn't Alarm Chief Scott: Presenting hand-illuminated book, signed by every member of fire department, to Fire Chief Scott are, left to right, Mrs. Addie Scott, Fire Commissioner Lewis, Harlan L. De Witt of Fireman's Relief Association, and Mayor Shaw. The Surprise party marked the chief's thirtieth year with the department. [Los Angeles Times, 12 July 1935: A12]. Text from negative sleeve: 1149. (L to R) 1. Fire Chief Ralph Scott, 2. Mrs. Scott, 3. Fire Commissioner Ed. W. Lewis, 4. Harlan L DeWitt (Pres. Fireman Relief Assoc.), 5. Mayor Frank L Shaw. (Presentation of book - 30 years service). 9/11/35.
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_7461 ark:/21198/zz002df54c
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Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Mayors--California--Los Angeles Scott, R. J. (Ralph James), 1884-1958 Lewis, Edward Shaw, Frank L., 1877-1958 Scott, Adeline E. Haas, 1891-1983 De Witt, Harlan
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