The Ross S. Sterling Collection - Governor Sterling’s Inauguration (1931)

Year Published: 1931

Format: 16mm

Sound: silent

Description: This home movie captures scenes of Governor Ross S. Sterling’s gubernatorial inauguration on January 20, 1931. Following close-up scenes of the Texas State Capitol Building and grounds are scenes of the large crowd, flag-adorned grandstand, and the motorcade entering for the ceremony. Also of interest are opening scenes of an early ferry carrying cars across a river.