Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Refer to article [with version of picture]: "Stamp honoring Concord Coach Proposed." Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 1935: A5. Picture of George H. Banning taken during his term as acting postmaster of South Pasadena when he proposed to credit the Concord Stage coach by having a design of the stage coach on a new issue of stamps. Mr. Banning, in collaboration with his uncle, Capt. William Banning, also wrote a book on the history of the stage coach - "Six Horses." Handwritten on negative: [top] 7-30-35; [bottom] Geo. H. Banning Text from negative sleeve: 1649 - Aug 22 1935, George H. Banning, acting Postmaster of South Pasadena. Stage coach on Postage stamps. 7-30-35
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9998 ark:/21198/zz002dj5mz
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Postmasters--California--South Pasadena Banning, George Hugh, 1895-
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