Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Mrs. Rockne and 249 other rooters came to Los Angeles to watch the annual football game between the Fighting Irish and Southern California's Trojans. Photograph appears with the article, "Notre Dame Rooters Arrive for Trojan-Irish Clash," Los Angeles Times, 02 Dec 1938: A15. Mrs. Rockne stands on a crowded train platform. Text from newspaper caption: Mrs. Knute Rockne, widow of revered coach, arrived here last night with 249 other rooters for tomorrow's game with the Trojans. Earl Redden, head of the Irish rooting section, also appears in the picture. Text from negative sleeve: 15081 - Mrs Knute Rockne (one or more removed for cleaning) 11-30-38 [stamped:] Dec (?) 1938
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