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 John Anson Ford photograph album

Description
A photograph album documenting the career of John Anson Ford (1883-1983) in his capacity as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1934-1958. The photographs date mainly from the 1940s to Ford's retirement in 1958, and illustrate key events in Ford's career. Images show Ford and members of his family; dedication and commemoration ceremonies with local and national officials; and some views of the Los Angeles freeway system and Zuma Beach. Other locations depicted are the Hollywood Bowl; the Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial dedication in downtown Los Angeles; and regional parks and recreation areas. The front of the album contains a handwritten index with names and subjects, and most images have captions and dates.
Type
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Production date
1939-1960
Call number
photCL 128
Provenance
Gift of John Anson Ford, August 1961.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Dimensions
album 49 x 60 cm
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