Description: An original 6.5x9" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewTwo men in suits are captured in a candid moment at a desk. The man on the right, identified as Dr. Frances E. Townsend, engages with a document or object on the desk, while the man on the left observes intently. The setting appears to be an office, likely in Los Angeles, given the connection to the Wide World Photos Los Angeles Bureau, dated December 22, 1938.Dr. Frances E. Townsend was a significant historical figure known for proposing the Townsend Plan during the Great Depression. His social security plan gained traction among elderly Americans and influenced the eventual creation of the Social Security system in the United States. Townsend's efforts highlighted the need for a national pension system and showcased grassroots political influence.Text PresentDr. Frances E. Townsend (Red Handwriting)The following credit must be printed underneath each reproduction of this picture PHOTOGRAPH FROM LOS ANGELES BUREAU WIDE WORLD PHOTOS TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. NOT TO BE SYNDICATED, RENTED OR LOANED THIS PHOTO MUST NOT BE USED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSIONPLEASE RETURN TO NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM LIBRARY Folder No. 30/ Drawer No. 7 Date Filed: DEC 22 1938 (Purple Text Stamp)[Two lines that are not fully legible] (Black Handwriting)Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Price: 33 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T02:32:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Subject: elderly, social security, 1938, Los Angeles, Great Depression, hi
Theme: cultures & ethnicities, history, people, politics
Featured Person/Artist: Frances Townsend
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1938
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6.5x9 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
