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

Item Overview

Title

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

Date Created

[1934]

Publisher

Los Angeles Times

Language

English

Collection

Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Notes

Description

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.

Caption

[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.

Physical Description

Extent

1 photograph

Medium

b&w nitrate negative

Keywords

Genre

correspondence
cellulose nitrate film
news photographs

Subjects

Awards

Names

Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
Sears, Roebuck and Company

Resource type

still image