Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. In the near distance at center, Governor James Rolph stands up behind a banner and faces camera as he speaks during the dedication of Kerckhoff Hall at UCLA. The banner in front of him is decorated with the UCLA crest and text, which reads, "UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES." Several people sit behind Governor Rolph and look towards him as he speaks. To the left, a portion of the building enters frame. Behind the other attendees, the east-facing facade of Kerckhoff Hall stretches across the background. Photographs of the same event appear in a photo spread titled, “Kerckhoff Memorial Hall Presented University,” Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 1931: A1 This photograph is related to the article, “State Accepts Kerckhoff Gift: Magnificent Memorial Hall Presented University Westwood Campus Scene of Touching Ceremony Widow of Builder Donates $800,000 Structure,” Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 1931: A1 Text from negative sleeve: Rolph, James Gov. [handwritten:] Rolph, James Gov. X [end handwritten]
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11427 ark:/21198/zz002h9g5p
Subject
Governors--American--California--Los Angeles Building dedications--California--Los Angeles Public speaking--California--Los Angeles Rolph, James, 1869-1934 University of California, Los Angeles--Buildings University of California, Los Angeles
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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