Original 16mm FILM Reels - 1928 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT CONVENTION CALIF DELEGATION

Description: Another Zowiepop Collectible 1928 Presidential ConventionTwo 16mm FILM REELS!Most Likely the ONLY FILM In Existence! Featuring Presidential Candidate Alfred E. Smith Democratic National Convention California Delegation Title: Two 16mm FILM Reels 1928 DEMOCRATIC President Convention California Delegation Summary: This lot features two rare 16mm Reels of the Democratic National Convention filmed by Georg R. Martin and held at Houston, Texas on June 26th through June 29th, 1928. It features the California delegation elected at the state wide primary on May 1, 1928. The convention resulted in the nomination of Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York for President of the United States and Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas for Vice President. The primary focus is on the California delegation's trip to the convention and the 1928 Democratic Convention. Members of this delegation were as follows: James D. Phelan, San Francisco; Judge J.J. Trabucco, Mariposa; Minor Moore, Los Angeles; Wilton Bryan, Los Angeles; Lucretia Del Valle-Grady, Berkeley; Cecelia Casserly, San Mateo; Justus S. Wardell, San Francisco; Nancy Ray Guire, Colton; William Maddux, Fulton; Gertrude Atherton, San Francisco; Frank J. Hennessey, San Francisco; T.A. Reardon, San Francisco; Elsie Greenbaum, San Francisco; Robert Fitzgerald, Oakland; James F. Peck, Oakland; David S. Ewing, Fresno; George Hay, Bakersfield; Phillip C. Sheehy, San Jose; Judge J.A. Bardin, Salinas; Marie A. Larkey, Glendale; Dr. Z.T. Malaby, Pasadena; George R. Martin, Los Angeles; Gen. James Donovan, Los Angeles; F.W. Creer, Brawley, and I.I. Irwin, San Diego. Reel #1 Part One Highlights: (Note: each Reel includes section heading descriptions. We have provided a summary of these title descriptions)Chairman Harry Haffer and reception committee of Democratic Luncheon Club of Los Angeles awaiting the arrival from San Francisco of the California Special train.Minor Moore, Los Angeles Attorney Democratic nominees for U.S. Senator from CaliforniaThere Real Democrats - Sam Lindauer, Minor Moore and John DockweilerGeneral Donovan & Colonel Richardson talkingMilton Bryan, Assistant City Attorney, Los AngelesNorthern & Southern California Contingents meetJustus S. Wardell, Chairman of California DelegationThomas J. Hickney who seconded nomination of Governor Smith for CaliforniaRobert M. Fitzergerald California's member on Resolutions committeeMinor Moore & Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall (widow of late V.P. under Woodrow Wilson)Houston's skyline showing Jesse Jones 35-Story office building under construction Exterior Sam Huston Hall Background of Surrounding Convention Hall Interior view Sam Huston Hall (seating capacity over 16,000)Crowds gather for opening SessionGovernor Ritchie of Maryland (Center) and Clem Shaver, Chairman Democratic National Committee opens conventionBishop delivers opening prayerStar Spangled Banner and Dixie Welcoming Speech by Mayor HolcombeGovernor Smith listeningCalifornia Delegation and Convention Hall snapshotsFormer Senator James Hamilton Lewis and Senator RalstonSenator "Pat" HarrisonRice Hotel, Houston - California delegationKeynote speech by Claude G. Bowers of New York Evening World Newspaper "the last seven and half years have been putrid beyond precedent." "We proposed to tear down the system of privilege..." Reel #2 Part Two Highlights: (Note: each Reel includes section heading descriptions. We have provided a summary of these title descriptions)Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas Addresses Democratic National ConventionFranklin D. Roosevelt placing the name of Governor Alfred E. Smith for President before the Democratic National Convention. "To stand upon the ramparts and die for our principles is heroic"Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma seconding the Nomination for PresidentSenator James. A. Reed of Missouri"The Republican party has done much to relieve the farmer of his farm.Governor Moody of Texas seconding nomination of Jesse Jones for PresidentChariman Robinson declaring Governor Alfred E. Smith to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party by 849 2/3 votes.Isidore B. DockweilerJohn W. Davis addressed convention followed by Senator James A. ReedMrs. Alfred E. Smith on lawn of Warwick Hotel, HoustonMrs. DockweilerSenator Harrison and Senator Joseph T. Robinson"The last seven and half years have been putrid beyond precedent."Claude G. Bowers - New York Evening World NewspaperAn incredibly RARE Piece of our Nation's Political History! Both Reels Will Be Shipped Certified / Or Signature Required. I Have Purposely Only Offered DELIVERY of These Historical Reels To U.S.A. - Just Concerned About Shipping Internationally, Though Can Do That If We Both Ensure You Receiving Them. Shipping Information If you have any questions, please e-mail me. We combine purchases to save you on shipping costs. Shipping to Canada is less then cost noted in International postage rate. Free pickup is available from our Santa Monica office. We do not make $$'s on shipping. PayPal, or any other form of payment is fine. Sorry, no wooden nickels or coconuts. Thank you for your purchase!

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