Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States; Governors--California--Election;
Two carbon copies of a letter from an unidentified sender, possibly Henry Isidore Dockweiler, to J. Paul Getty, requesting a donation that had been discussed at an earlier date, toward John Francis Dockweiler's campaign to become Governor of...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States; Governors--California--Election; Labor--Political aspects--California; Youth--Political activity--California;
Three brochures for John F. Dockweiler's campaign for Governor. Each brochure is three sided, four pages. The brochures are titled: An Information Introduction to John F. Dockweiler, A Statement of Labor by John F. Dockweiler, and Youth and the...
College presidents--California--Los Angeles; Educational benefactors
Caption on image:"Speakers Table. Rear row: John A. Van Kuik, Wm. W. Bearman, Fritz B. Burns, Frank M. Flynn, Edw. C. Purpus, Frank Muller, Harry Langdon, James J. Donahue. Center row: Rev. Father W. E. Corr, Winfield Sheehan, Joseph Scott,...
Charity organizations--California--Los Angeles; Mayors--California--Los Angeles; Cardinals--California--Los Angeles; City council members--California--Los Angeles;
Black and white photograph taken at a charity event sponsored by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, held at City Hall in Los Angeles. The individuals in the photo are identified on the reverse as, from right to left, Mayor Tom...
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
An informal letter from Edward V. Dockweiler to his brother Henry I. Dockweiler (called "Enrique" in this letter), dated September 20, 1938. In it, Edward suggests "taking a poll," presumably with regard to their brother John...
Social history--Societies and clubs--Social aspects; Historical societies--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles; Pioneers--Commemoration--California--Los Angeles; Oral history--Preservation;...
A typewritten essay that describes the establishment and history of the First Century Families of California and the group's annual luncheon. The essay additionally emphasizes the importance of preserving the stories exchanged at these annual...
A typescript copy of Mary Dockweiler Sooy's notes for her talk at the 1972 First Century Families luncheon. It is a string of reminiscences about her family and childhood, including how her parents first met, her earliest reminiscences of home...
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California; Education--California; Public schools--California; Public universities and colleges--California;
A trifold brochure supporting John F. Dockweiler's 1938 campaign to become Governor of California. A statement at the bottom of the first page reads, "The statement contained in this folder is in answer to a request addressed to Congressman...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A small political flyer in support of John F. Dockweiler in his campaign for Democratic Representative in Congress for the 16th district. The front side includes a black-and-white image of Dockweiler, and the back side outlines his credentials.
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A small political flyer in support of John F. Dockweiler in his campaign for Democratic Representative in Congress for the 16th district. The front side includes a black-and-white image of Dockweiler, and the back side outlines his political...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A small metal badge which reads "DOCKWEILER" in dark blue ink on a tan background. Extending from the upper edge of the badge is a rounded tab intended to be folded over a pocket, lapel, or other edge to secure the badge in place. The...
Legislators--United States--California; Political campaigns--California;
A postcard, addressed to Mr. Henry J. Dockweiler, containing a typewritten political message in support of John F. Dockweiler's re-election to congress representing the sixteenth district.
Politicians--California--Los Angeles; Public Prosecutors--California--Los Angeles;
A pencil drawing of a cartoon depicting Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts arm in arm with Guy McAfee, labeled as an "underworld backer of Fitts," with the Los Angeles skyline on the horizon. "Which one is the District...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A match book cover promoting John F. Dockweiler's 1932 campaign for Congress. The cover reads "DOCKWEILER For Congress," with a black-and-white portrait of the politician. A subsequent owner has written by hand in ink, "Don't they...
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
A handwritten letter in ink, signed "Irene," and addressed to "Henry," possibly Henry Isidore Dockweiler. The letter is written on letterhead which reads, "DOCKWEILER for GOVERNOR, Inc." The letter discusses a check...
Political campaigns--California; Governors--California--Election;
A copy in violet ink of a typewritten letter from John F. Dockweiler to J. Paul Getty, dated August 11, 1938. The letter is copied onto letterhead from the United States House of Representatives. In the letter, John F. Dockweiler thanks Mr. Getty...
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
A carbon copy of a typewritten letter from Henry Isidore Dockweiler to his brother, Edward V. Dockweiler, written in reply to an earlier letter, sent on September 20, 1938. The letter discusses the results of the recent Democratic primary election...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A business card advertising John Francis Dockweiler's campaign for the office of Governor of California. The address for the campaign headquarters is printed in the upper left, and the name "Arthur M. Donaher" is printed in the lower...
