*James "Sunny Jim" Rolph Jr. (1932) Governor and similar items

Vintage original 7.5 x 9.5 in. US single-weight matte photograph of GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA JAMES ROLPH JR. (1932). Also known as James "Sunny Jim" Rolph Jr., this photograph was taken while he was in office serving as Governor of California until his death in 1934. He is depicted seated at his desk while holding a fountain pen to sign a proclamation. This photograph was inscribed in black ink by Governor James Rolph Jr. to George C. Sabicki thusly: To my dear friend - D. George C. Sabicki - with best of good wishes - Sincerely - James Rolph Jr. - Governor of California - Sacramento - September 21 1932. It is in fine+ condition. James "Sunny Jim" Rolph Jr. (August 23, 1869 – June 2, 1934) was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to a single term as the 27th governor of California from January 6, 1931, until his death on June 2, 1934, at the height of the Great Depression. Previously, Rolph had been the 30th mayor of San Francisco from January 8, 1912, until his resignation to become governor. Rolph remains the longest-serving mayor in San Francisco history.