Gathering attended by Earl "Red" Griffin, Al Jarvis, and others, Los Angeles, 1940s

Title: Gathering attended by Earl "Red" Griffin, Al Jarvis, and others, Los Angeles, 1940s
Date Created: [1940s?]
Date: 1940/1949
Language: No linguistic content
Collection: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Summary: Earl "Red" Griffin was known for discovering and promoting his eventual wife, LaTanya Griffin, known for her beauty and fashion sense. Some consider him to have been her "Pygmalion."
Al Jarvis was a radio announcer.
Description: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
This appears to be a large gathering or party at someone's house. Standing at the right in a light-colored suit is Al Jarvis. Seated on the floor at the far right is Earl "Red" Griffin.
This appears to be the same event depicted in photo 641.

Genre: Black-and-white photographs
Names: Jarvis, Al, 1910-1970
Griffin, Earl
Location: California--Los Angeles
Resource type: still image
Subjects: Entertainment
Lifestyle
People
Culture; Radio personalities--California--Los Angeles
Parties--California--Los Angeles

Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections
Local Identifier: Collection 1867 Box 6 Folder 1
YRLSC_gordonphotos_0640
ARK: ark:/21198/zz0025pr39
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