Ralph Hamlin Photograph Collection, 1894-1976

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Summary

Creators:
Hamlin, Ralph
Abstract:
Extent:
8.64 linear feet (Boxes: 6 letter, 1/2 letter, 1 flat, 3 ov, ov folders)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Ralph Hamlin Photograph Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Photographs relating to Ralph Cunningham Hamlin (1880 - 1974): his personal and family life; bicycling; motorcycling; and automobile racing activities; auto road and endurance trips; business matters and associates (including early auto shows); and the Franklin automobile dealerships. Includes a color sketch tribute to Hamlin from artist Charles Owens, with seven photos mounted and a map sketch of the route from Los Angeles to Indio. 1894-1976, undated. See also GC1342 - Ralph Hamlin (1880 - 1974) Collection

Biographical / historical:

Hamlin operated an automobile dealership by 1901 at 1806 So. Main Street, Los Angeles. His original Franklin dealership opened in 1905 at 1040 So. Flower Street. He also acquired a dealership in Hollywood at 5766 Hollywood Boulevard; he also had a Glendale branch selling Franklins under the "Ralph Hamlin" company name. By about 1926 he was also selling in San Diego.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Ralph Hamlin Photograph Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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