Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to the article, "Publisher Visits City. Amon G. Carter Declares California Ranks Second Only to Texas." Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 1935: A1. Texas Newspaper publisher Amon Carter tells ex-employee, Will Rogers Jr., about how California is the greatest place in the nation, next to Texas, of course. This photograph appears in the article, "Texan Boasts of Home State." Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 1935: A1. This photograph appears in the article, "Glimpses From the Life of America's Beloved Cowboy Humorist, Will Rogers." Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 1935: 18. Handwritten on negative: Will Rogers Jr. 8/5/35. Amon Carter 8/5/35. Text from newspaper caption: Next to Texas, California is the greatest place in the nation, Amon G. Carter, rights, publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, is telling Will Rogers, Jr., who once was employed by Carter. The publisher concluded a brief visit in Los Angeles and departed for his home last night. Text from negative sleeve: 1482- Aug. 8, 1935. Amon Carter. Will Rogers Jr. 8/5/35. Amon Carter is a publisher from Dallas, Texas.
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