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California Governor James Rolph visiting a road construction site, Santa Monica

Description: California Governor James Rolph (sitting at wheel of tractor, with tie on) and other officials visiting a road construction site in Santa Monica, California. The tractor has sign that reads "Janss Investment Co. Improvement Dept." Automobiles and a motorcycle are in the background.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1931-1934
Call number: photCL_555_06_1501
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