Description: Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1938 Press Photo Old Age Pension plan's Dr. Francis Townsend & son Robert in CA This is an original press photo. Townsend, Dr. Francis E. Los Angeles, California. (Above) Dr. Francis E. Townsend, Old Age Pension Plan advocate, is shown straightening his accounts with his son, Robert C. Townsend, secretary-treasurer of the revolving $200-a-month plan, just prior to his departure for the East to "begin serving time." Dr. Townsend was sentenced after refusing to answer questions and walking out on the House of Representatives special committee, which was investigating his pension plan in February 1937. Dr. Townsend, abandoning all hope of executive clemency, said when asked what he thought of his chances of escaping his sentence: "I think I have an excellent chance...of going to jail for thirty days, perhaps even 60 days.Photo measures 6.5 x 8.75inches. Photo is dated 4-14-1938. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: pia04409 Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-02T05:36:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Type: Photograph
Image Color: Black & White
Year of Production: 1938
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Size: Medium (Up to 10)
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Number of Photographs: 1
Framing: Unframed
Signed: No
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1938
Photo Dimensions (in.): 6.5 x 8.75
