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Joseph Ambrose Marron 1911 Rolph Campaign Photograph Album, 1911
SFP 14
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Title:
Joseph Ambrose Marron 1911 Rolph Campaign Photograph Album, 1911Creator/Contributor:
Marron, Joseph Ambrose, 1883-1947, creator, photographer.Abstract:
The bound volume contains 16 silver gelatin prints documenting James Rolph Jr.'s San Francisco mayoral campaign, which began
on August 15, 1911. The photographs document events including Rolph's attendance and interaction with the San Francisco Seals
baseball team, indoor campaign rallies, speech-giving, endorsing L.J. Dolan for sheriff, and a Market Street rally near the
Hearst Building. On September 26, 1911, Rolph, Jr. had been elected to office by a majority larger than ever before given
to a candidate for a Mayor in the history of the city. The front page of the album has a handwritten title "The 1911 Campaign
to Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Rolph Jr. With the Best Wishes of Jos. A. Marron." A number of the photographs depict James Rolph, Jr.
and his wife Annie Rolph.
Date:
1911 (issued)Subject:
Rolph, James, 1869-1934Mayors -- California -- San Francisco
Mayors -- Election -- California -- San Francisco
Political campaigns -- California -- San Francisco
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Note:
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
Joseph Ambrose Marron was born in San Francisco on May 12, 1883. By 1902, Marron was a member of the art department at the
San Francisco Chronicle. He was a veteran news photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle. He later worked as a photographer
for the San Francisco Call-Bulletin. Marron lived with his wife and sons in the Richmond District until his death in 1947.
Joseph Ambrose Marron 1911 Rolph Campaign Photograph Album (SFP 14), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
In English.
All requests for permission to publish from the album must be submitted in writing to the Photo Curator. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Gift.
Type:
Photograph albumsPhysical Description:
1.0 album :
Language:
English
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Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
All requests for permission to publish from the album must be submitted in writing to the Photo Curator. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.