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Letter from F. R. Outhank, of Sears, Roebuck and Co. regarding prizes for the Upton Sinclair for Governor Rodeo event, 1934

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Title: Letter from F. R. Outhank, of Sears, Roebuck and Co. regarding prizes for the Upton Sinclair for Governor Rodeo event, 1934
Date Created and/or Issued: [1934]
1934
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
The Blue Eagle on the letter was a symbol in the U. S. by companies to show compliance with the National Industrial Recovery Act, governed by the National Industrial Recovery Admonistration.
The letter refers to a rodeo held at Verdugo Woodlands park in Glendale on June 24, 1934, with the purpose of winning votes for Upton Sinclair's campaign for governor.
[Letterhead] Sears, Roebuck and Co. Retail Stores. We Serve the Nation. Shop at Seats and Save. [Around logo with eagle] NRA Member U.S. We Do Our Part. [Letter] Los Angeles, August 27th, 1934. Mr. C. Crane, 2946 California St., Huntington Park, California. Dear Sir: The matter of the prizes for the Upton Sinclair for Governor Rodeo event, has been called to my attention for investigation and although Sears, Roebuck and Co. is in no way connected with this proposition, I have been in touch with Mr. Lowe, Chairman of the organization, who will in turn communicate with you further. Very truly yours, F. R. Onthank. FRO-p.
Type: image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_10499
ark:/21198/zz002hbgjt
Language: English
Subject: Awards
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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