ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF FLORENCE WELCH CIRCA 1940S #158544

Description: Original photograph of Florence Welch, circa 1940s Author: Florence Welch (subject) Title: Original photograph of Florence Welch, circa 1940s Publication: N.p. N.p., Circa 1940s Description: Vintage portrait photograph of newspaper reporter, screenwriter, and progressive rights advocate Florence Welch, circa 1940s. Annotations in Welch's hand on the verso: "Florence / 1. Welch / 2. Wagner (Rob) / 3. Breese (Jim) / How fortunate and happy I have been / Florence." Welch worked as a newspaper journalist and activist for women's suffrage in Topeka, Kansas, later moving to California and marrying prominent artist and writer Rob Wagner. In 1929 the pair founded "Script," a left-leaning, weekly literary film magazine that often published interviews and articles concerning progressive and radical topics in Hollywood. Welch has also been credited as an early supporter of writers William Saroyan and Ray Bradbury, publishing their work extensively in the magazine. After Wagner's death Welch would remarry early aviator James L. Breese, living with him in New Mexico and California until her death in 1959. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Seller ID: 158544 Subject: Media and Journalism, Photographs, Social Justice, Radical, and Proletarian Interest, Women's Interest Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 475 USD

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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