Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Block, Printing |
Catalog Number |
2001.26.12 |
Date |
ca. 1920 |
Material(s) |
Wood; copper; zinc; |
Dimensions |
H-2.625 W-1.75 D-0.938 inches |
Description |
This is a print block with the image of Fred Rolf on it. It is a printer's "zinc"; a copper and zinc "sandwich" of photo engraving of Fred Rolf tacked to a wooden block. Rolf is facing to the viewer's right. The negative effect makes it look like he is wearing a light colored coat, dark shirt and medium bow tie. On the reverse in pencil is "No good for newspaper." |
Notes |
Fred W. Rolf was the grandfather of Mary Ann Bogart, wife of the donor. According to her, Rolf was the founder of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Rolf, a democrat, held several political offices including Deputy Sheriff (?-1913), County Assessor (1913-?) and Tax Commissioner (1925-?) in Covington, Kentucky. He also ran for County Clerk in 1921 and may have held this position. The image on this block was used to print his image on political cards including card 2001.26.18, County Tax Commissioner, 1925. Object in this collection record: Held office: County Assessor, Kenton County 1913, Aug. 2 (Sat): Democratic Candidate for Nomination, County Assessor 1913, Aug. 2 (Sat): Candidate for County Assessor, Democratic Primary 1913, Nov. 4 (Tue): Democratic Nominee for County Assessor Ran for County Clerk, Kenton County 1921, Aug. 6 (Sat): Candidate for County Clerk, Democratic Primary Held office: Tax Commissioner, Kenton County 1925, Aug. 1 (Sat): Candidate for County Tax Commissioner, Democratic Primary 1925, Aug. 1 (Sat): Candidate for County Tax Commissioner, Democratic Primary 1925, Aug. 5 (Sat): Candidate for County Tax Commissioner, Democratic Primary 1937, Aug. 7 (Sat): Candidate for County Tax Commissioner, Democratic Primary |
Collection |
Charles Bogart Collection |
People |
Rolf, Fred W. |
Subjects |
Political activity Political candidates Printing plates Block prints Government Government policy |
Search Terms |
Covington (Ky.) Ft. Mitchell (Ky.) Kentucky Politics Printing |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |