Peggy Hamilton is wearing an Olympics theme gown with illustrations of the Olympic events (boxing ?, diving or swimming, sailing and cycling) within linked rings on the skirt, a tri-colored ribbon (probably red, white and blue) like that used for Olympic medals crossing the bodice, and the flags of different participating countries on her silk wrap. Hamilton is photographed with California Governot James Rolph, wearing several medals on his tuxedo jacket, at the Philharmonic Auditorium in Los Angeles when Hamilton was the official hostess for Los Angeles at the Fiesta of the Olympic Contestants.
Coronation of the French queen of the Olympic games before a grand ball. Left to right: an unidentified man, the unidentified queen, Peggy Hamilton extending her hand to the queen's crown, and California Governor James Rolph. They are at the Elks Lodge (607 Park View Street) for the evening program celebrating Bastille Day, as reported in the Los Angeles Times of July 14, 1932, pg. A10.
Related to the article “Rites Open New Woman’s Prison, Penal Institution Without Walls or Bars, Gov. Rolph and Huge Throng at Dedication, Model Home to Be Entered Early in July.” Los Angeles Times, 23 May 1932: 3
State governors and the Secretary of War stand in a row and pose for a picture. From left to right, they are: William Stephens, former Governor of California; Gov. Rolph, Gov Paul V. McNutt of Indiana, Gov. George White of Ohio, Gov. C. Ben Ross of Idaho, Gov. Theodore F. Green of Rhode Island, Gov. Guy B. Park of Missouri, Gov. F. H. Cooney of Montana, Gov. Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut, Gov. John G. Winant of New Hampshire, Gov. Ibra C. Blackwood of South Carolina, and George H. Dern, Secretary of War.
Clarence A. Lyman worked for Security-First National Bank in Los Angeles and did advertising for the bank. He also ran the Los Angeles Advertising Club.
W. K. Kellogg and Governor Rolf on stage at the celebration of Kellogg's donation of his Arabian horse ranch to UC Davis. Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch first deeded to U. C. Davis. In 1949 the ranch was officially given over to California. State Polytechnic College Kellogg Unit [Cal Poly]. Reported in photo page "Unique Arabian Horse Ranch Presented to U. C.," Los Angeles Times, 18 May 1932: A1.
Throngs of citizens gathered at Central Station to greet the delayed train carrying from San Francisco the group of visiting governors that came to Los Angeles for their convention.
At the Tenth Olympiad banquet at the Biltmore, John C. Porter (Mayor of Los Angeles), Frank Merriam (Lieutenant Governor 1932-1934), Harry Chandler, James Rolph (Governor of California 1931-1934), 1 unidentified man, Adolph Schleicher (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Charles Curtis (Vice President 1929-1933) and others seated on one side of a banquet table in the Biltmore Hotel ballroom.
From left to right, Governor James Richardson and Mrs. Elsie B. McElroy stand behind a microphone at center during the dedication ceremony of the United Spanish-American War Veterans' Child Welfare Center. A decorated table extends in front of them on an angle to the right. Several men stand in a row behind them during the ceremony. The facade of the Child Welfare Center's building stretches across the background.
James Rolph, in suit and tie, at microphone, standing behind California flag, with about 6 audience members partially visible at left, bouquet of flowers in left foreground, portion of Norman-style institution building in background
Governor Rolph and Governor Balzar briefly stopped in Los Angeles to refuel as they were flown by Colonel Roscoe Turner to Richmond, VA for the annual governors' conference.
This silhouette appears in a photo spread titled, "Southland Entertains Distinguished Governors with Rounds of Fetes," Los Angeles Times, 30 Jul. 1933: 14
View of crowd at dedication ceremony and tree planting at Olympic Park (Exposition Park). From left to right: Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, president of the International Olympic Committee; William M. Bowen; William May Garland; Rufus B. von KleinSmid; Governor James Rolph, with a shovel in hand. The University of Southern California campus can be seen in the background.
Rolph, dressed in some sort of Spanish costume, stands before a microphone to deliver a speech, likely at the City Hall steps, where the parade began and ended. The celebration marks the anniversary of Spanish settlers' "founding" of Los Angeles.
From left to right, Burt Edwards, Walter B. Allen and Governor James Rolph stand in a row along a wharf in Los Angeles Harbor at left. The wharf enters frame along the left half of the bottom edge and stretches back to the left. At right, a boat is moored to the wharf. On the boat, Fred Warner stands on the deck and leans against the boat's cabin. Behind him, the American flag and other nautical flags wave. The harbor's waters extend across the background.
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.
View of crowd at dedication ceremony and tree planting at Olympic Park (Exposition Park). From left to right: Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, president of the International Olympic Committee; William M. Bowen, with his grandson Ralph O. Chick; William May Garland; Rufus B. von KleinSmid; Governor James Rolph. An unidentified man stands beside Gov. Rolph. The University of Southern California campus can be seen in the background.
Governor James Rolph, in suit and tie, and Mayor Frank Shaw, in dark jacket, hand in pocket, and light pants, shaking hands, indoors, with Oriental rugs on floor and chair, photograph of waterfall, and fireplace mantel in background
Dr. Edwin Wayte, Nina Wayte and California Governor James Rolph at the dedication of new State Hospital buildings. The building in the background is consistent with the cottage style of the original 1916 building.
A similar photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, "Thirty Nations Honored at 'Jolly' Studio Fete," Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug 1932: E5.
This photograph is related to the article, "State's Admission to Union Feted in Historic Parade: All California United in Colorful Procession Quarter of Million Persons Thrilled as Floats and Flags Fill Downtown Streets," Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep 1931: A1
Throngs of citizens gathered at Central Station to greet the delayed train carrying from San Francisco the group of visiting governors that came to Los Angeles for their convention.
While San Francisco Mayor James Rolph was traveling to Los Angeles he ran into actor and longtime friend Bill Hart on the train, where the men discovered that they both still use a boot jack to help remove their footwear.
A similar photograph appears with the article “More Gifts For Gov. Rolph, Latest Items of Costa Rican Origin,” Los Angeles Times, 15 Sept. 1932: A2, with caption: State Executive’s Collection Grows. Left to right--Lieut. Lee Edgar Beakley, Gov. Rolph and C.E. Robertz, Costa Rican Consul. Lieut. Beakley, U.S.A., retired, presents State chief with cane, vase and cigarette box made of Costa Rican hardwoods.