Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the article, "Staff Installed by Gold Stars," Los Angeles Times, 05 Jan 1939: A3. Mae holds the gavel out to Effie, who holds the handle of the gavel with one hand. At a special ceremony at Patriotic Hall several new officers were accepted into the American Gold Star Mothers, including president Effie Fletcher. Handwritten on negative: L2R Mrs Effie Fletcher Mrs Mae Cushman 1/4/38 96 Text from negative sleeve: 15272 - Mrs Effie Fletcher <- presenting gavel to @ county council mtg. Mrs Mae Cushman Gold Star Mothers 1-4-38 TIMES PHOTO BY ANDREW H. ARNOTT [stamped:] Jan 6 1939 Text from newspaper caption: Mrs. Mae Cushman, left, presents symbol of presidency to Gold Star Mother Mrs. Effie Fletcher at ceremony.
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_12034 ark:/21198/zz002h8x40
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Subject
Gavels Clubwomen--California--Los Angeles American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Fletcher, Effie Mabel, 1870-1951 Cushman, Mae, 1877-1968
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