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| Name | Carole Lombard |
| Birth/Death Dates | 1908-1942 |
| Where in Indiana | Allen County--Fort Wayne |
| When in Indiana | Childhood |
| Notable For | Lombard began acting in silent films. By the 1930s she was popular for "screwball" comedies and was nicknamed the Hoosier Tornado. Lombard was married to screen idol Clark Gable. She was killed in a plane crash in 1944 after visiting Indiana for a war bond rally. |
| Description | Governor Schricker, wearing a white hat, is standing on Lombard's right. On her left is motion picture censor Will Hays. The third man is Sgt. Alex L. Arck. Lombard is wearing a dark suit, a fur coat, and dark gloves. Her hat is small with a veil attached to the back. She is autographing a cylindrical object. |
| Subject | Lombard, Carole, 1908-1942
Actresses
Comedians
Governors
Schricker, Henry F. (Henry Fredrick), 1883-1966
Hays, Will H. (Will Harrison), 1879-1954
Motion picture industry
Military officers
Autographing
Clothing & dress
Fur coats
Hats
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| Item ID | P0130_P_BOX48_FOLDER7_UNNUMBERED_003[1].tiff |
| Source of Image | W. H. Bass Photo Company Collection (P 0130) |
| Digital Collection | Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) |
| Bibliography/Notes | Information taken from Carole Lombard: the Hoosier Tornado by Wes Gehring, published by Indiana Historical Society. |
| Copyright Notice | Digital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
