Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Studio portrait photograph of Robert Skelton in a mat frame. Skelton appears to be an older man in a dotted tie, suit, and glasses. He died from stepping on the head of a shovel, when the handle ricocheted and struck him fatally on the head. Skelton was a Republican community leader and pioneering publisher. He was 72. Related to the article, "Rites Today for Skelton: Pioneer Utah Man Succumbs to Injuries Received in Simple Accident." Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 1935 Handwritten on nitrate negative: Robert Skelton, 10-26-35 Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2607-- Robert Skelton, Pres of Unity Republican Club + involved in other political orgs., pioneer Utah publisher, aided his sons in 1923 w/ est. of Skelton Pub. Co. in LA, Passes away, @ 72, shovel accident, 10-25-35, [stamped:] OCT 29 1935 Text from newspaper caption: Robert Skelton On photograph mat: Hippodrome Studio, 316 South Main Street, Los Angeles
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9107 ark:/21198/zz002dh3wp
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Publishers Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) Skelton, Robert, 1863-1935
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