Arthur Houston, Herman Spurlock and others at a party, Los Angeles, 1940s

Item Overview

Title

Arthur Houston, Herman Spurlock and others at a party, Los Angeles, 1940s

Photographer

Cutler, George M. (George Miles), 1901-1949

Date Created

[1940s?]

Language

No linguistic content

Collection

Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Notes

Summary

Arthur Houston started out with a small barbershop and pool hall, and later became a licensed real estate broker and contractor. He opened the Crescent Insurance Agency on Central Avenue (across from the Dunbar Hotel) and later a real estate and construction company at a different location. He was also appointed a Real Estate Commissioner for the State of California later in his career. He was active in the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, and participated in anti-segregation efforts in Los Angeles and neighboring areas.
Herman Spurlock, well known on Central Avenue, made a living putting together shows and entertainment for nightclubs and fundraisers.

Description

All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Second row: Arthur Houston (2nd from L), Herman Spurlock (3rd from L).

Physical Description

Extent

1 photograph : b&w

Keywords

Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Names

Houston, Arthur, Jr.
Spurlock, Herman

Location

California--Los Angeles

Resource type

still image