Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. This silhouette appears in a photo spread titled, "Southland Entertains Distinguished Governors with Rounds of Fetes," Los Angeles Times, 30 Jul. 1933: 14 A silhouette of Governor James Rolph by Gene Ross lies against a black paper or canvas background. The paper containing the silhouette lies at center. The silhouetted image of Governor Rolph captures him in profile from the chest, up, and facing left. Handwriting on the paper reads, "not autographed," and "Gov. Rolph." A wooden frame stretches along both the left and top edges. This silhouette appears with the article, “Cannons Boom Welcome to Governors at Harbor,” Los Angeles Times, 30 Jul. 1933: 1. Handwritten on negative: James Rolph Jr. Text from newspaper caption: As Gene Ross, silhouette artist, caught them. With her scissors, at various phases of their whirling tour of two days through Los Angeles and environs. [Los Angeles Times, 30 Jul. 1933: 14] Text from negative sleeve: Rolph, James Gov. [handwritten:] Rolph, James Gov. X [end handwritten]
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
