James Rolph, Jr. (August 23, 1869 - June 2, 1934) was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served one term as the 27th Governor of California from January 6, 1931 until his death and had previously been the Mayor of San Francisco from January 8, 1912 until resigning to become Governor. After attending school in the Mission District, he went to work as an office boy in a commission house. Wikipedia
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In 1903, he helped found the Mission Bank, of which he became president. He also served as president of the Mission Savings Bank. He founded the Rolph Shipbuilding Company, and the James Rolph Company. He was asked to run for mayor in June 1909, but de www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/rolph.html
Rolph, James, Jr. (1869-1934) also known as "Sunny Jim" of San Francisco , Calif. Born in San Francisco , Calif., August 23, 1869 . Brother of Thomas Rolph . Republican. politicalgraveyard.com/bio/rollyson-romaldus.html#RHS0JWWJQ
