Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. After many years working as a miner and appearing in several Hollywood pictures over the years John Swanson has decided to return to his home in Alaska. Photograph appears with the article, "And Did Yon Like Hollywood?" Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1930: A5. John sits in a shallow stream of water resting his feet on two large rocks. He holds a large pan in front of him above the water. A lean-to can be seen in the background amongst several mounds of rocks. Text from negative sleeve: Swanson, John see San Gabriel dam Site 2669- Handwritten on negative: John Swanson John Swanson Text from newspaper caption: John Swanson
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9187 ark:/21198/zz002dh6nh
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Rocks--California--San Gabriel Gold mining--California--San Gabriel Canyon Swanson, John, 1869-1963
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