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Abraham, Mary, and Mertie Whitaker sit in the sand with William and Josie Shaw, as well as Lelia Gillan and Agnes Hawley, Santa Monica, 1901

Description:
Josie Shaw was Mertie Whitaker's sister. William Shaw was Josie's husband, and Lester and Romayne Shaw were their sons. Abraham and Mary Whitaker were Mertie and Josie's parents. Agnes Hawley later became Forrest Whitaker's wife. Mertie Whitaker became H. H. West's second wife in the 1920's.
Date:
July 4, 1901
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Abraham, Mary, and Mertie Whitaker sit in the sand with William and Josie Shaw, as well as Lelia Gillan and Agnes Hawley, Santa Monica, 1901

Abraham, Mary, and Mertie Whitaker sit in the sand with William and Josie Shaw, as well as Lelia Gillan and Agnes Hawley, Santa Monica, 1901

Description:
Josie Shaw was Mertie Whitaker's sister. William Shaw was Josie's husband, and Lester and Romayne Shaw were their sons. Abraham and Mary Whitaker were Mertie and Josie's parents. Agnes Hawley later became Forrest Whitaker's wife. Mertie Whitaker became H. H. West's second wife in the 1920's.
Date:
July 4, 1901
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Abraham, Mary, and Mertie Whitaker sit in the sand with William and Josie Shaw, as well as Lelia Gillan and Agnes Hawley, Santa Monica, 1901

A captive seal lounges in its enclosure near the bathhouse, Santa Monica, 1901

Description:
Photograph of a seal lounging atop the concrete pool ledge in its enclosure. The seal is viewed through wire fencing. It lounges atop the front side of a small round pool constructed of brick and concrete. The seal lies on its stomach with its head lifted towards the right; a flipper hangs off the side of the pool. The rest of the wooden enclosure is seen in the background. Just left-of-center there are large windows extending out of the top of the photograph.
Date:
May 9, 1901
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
A captive seal lounges in its enclosure near the bathhouse, Santa Monica, 1901

A. C. Robinson feeding pigeons near the Deauville Club, Santa Monica, 1940s

Description:
Photograph of A. C. Robinson, wearing a suit, tie and hat, feeding a flock of pigeons. Several 1940s-era cars are parked next to a food stand behind Robinson. A sign on the stand reads, in part: "Mermaid...dogs...sandwiches." The castle-style building in the background is the Deauville Beach Club.
Date:
[1940s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
A. C. Robinson feeding pigeons near the Deauville Club, Santa Monica, 1940s

A. C. Robinson feeding pigeons near the Deauville Club, Santa Monica, 1940s

Description:
Photograph of A. C. Robinson, wearing a suit, tie and hat, feeding a flock of pigeons. Several 1940s-era cars are parked next to a food stand behind Robinson. A sign on the stand reads, in part: "Mermaid...dogs...sandwiches." The castle-style building in the background is the Deauville Beach Club.
Date:
[1940s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
A. C. Robinson feeding pigeons near the Deauville Club, Santa Monica, 1940s

Actor Leo Carrillo and Mrs. Will Rogers at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Description:
Photograph of actor Leo Carrillo standing outside of a parade car with Mrs. Will (Betty Blake) Rogers, seated inside. Actress Billie Burke is seated at center; her daughter, author Patricia Ziegfeld Stephenson, is seated at far left. The two are in conversation with two cowgirls on horseback. A male, also on horseback and wearing western attire, is seen in the background. All were participants in the "Roundup of the Stars" parade, part of the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration.
Date:
July 27, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actor Leo Carrillo and Mrs. Will Rogers at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Actor Leo Carrillo Speaking at the Dedication of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1939

Description:
This image is of the dedication of the new City Hall in Santa Monica. Various people stand and sit on the steps of the hall, while Leo Carrillo stands at a podium, likely making a speech. This image is likely related to the L.A. Times article from November 25, 1939, on the dedication of the new Santa Monica City Hall.
Date:
December 01, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actor Leo Carrillo Speaking at the Dedication of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1939

Actor Leo Carrillo Speaking at the Dedication of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1939

Description:
This image is of the dedication of the new City Hall in Santa Monica. Various people stand on the steps of the hall, while Leo Carrillo stands at a podium, likely making a speech. Behind him, Mayor Edmond S. Gillette can be seen. This image is likely related to the L.A. Times article from November 25, 1939, on the dedication of the new Santa Monica City Hall.
Date:
December 01, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actor Leo Carrillo Speaking at the Dedication of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1939

Actor William S. Hart and son (possibly) on horseback in the California Admission Day Parade, Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
Photograph of two men and a teen-aged boy, wearing western attire, riding on horseback in the California Admission Day Parade. The man at center may be the actor William S. Hart. The boy at left, William S. Hart, Jr. The men and boy raise their cowboy hats as they look towards the camera. They are followed by horse drawn carriages driven by men who also wear western clothing. They are following the second half of the parade route along Ocean Ave., south of Santa Monica Blvd. The tall building in the background at left is the Georgian Hotel.
Date:
September 9, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actor William S. Hart and son (possibly) on horseback in the California Admission Day Parade, Santa Monica, 1937

Actress Boots Mallory and an official in a Santa Monica harbor Department office, Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
Actress Boots Mallory seated at a desk and writing on a piece of paper, with a standing man observing (either Commander Walker or Chief Dice), in an office. A life preserver on the wall identifies the location as "Santa Monica [Harbor] Dept." Mallory is wearing a harbor department with a badge on it jacket similar to the one worn by the man.
Date:
December 20, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actress Boots Mallory and an official in a Santa Monica harbor Department office, Santa Monica, 1937

Actresses Evelyn Venable, Ann Rutherford, and Linda Ware on horseback at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Description:
Photograph of three actresses, dressed in western/cowgirl attire, seated on horseback at the "Roundup of the Stars" parade - part of the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration. From left to right: Evelyn Venable, Ann Rutherford, and Linda Ware. The actresses wear cowboy hats, vests, neckerchiefs, skirts and boots, and wave to the crowds out of view. Residential dwellings and a business with a sign reading, "Union Garage Storage" are in the immediate background; the Clock Tower building is seen in the distance.
Date:
July 27, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actresses Evelyn Venable, Ann Rutherford, and Linda Ware on horseback at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Actress Joyce Reynolds (possibly) riding in the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Description:
Photograph of a actress Joyce Reynolds (possibly) riding along the "Roundup of the Stars" parade route, part of the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration. She wears a fur coat and fascinator headpiece, and is seen waving from the car - seated on the convertible's top boot. Spectators are viewed along the parade route that passed through business and residential streets. Here, what appears to be a residence is seen in the background at right. In front of the structure is a sign advertising "Hat Works" (smaller font is illegible).
Date:
July 27, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actress Joyce Reynolds (possibly) riding in the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Actress Linda Ware on horseback at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Description:
Photograph of actress Linda Ware, dressed in western/cowgirl attire and seated on horseback at the "Roundup of the Stars" parade, part of the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration. Ware's ensemble is comprised of a cowboy hat, fringed vest and skirt, leather wrist cuffs and cowboy boots. She wears a sash that reads, "Miss Highway 66." Spectators are seated and standing along the parade route that followed along Palisades Park (the original rustic branch fence is viewed in the background beyond the palm trees).
Date:
July 27, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Actress Linda Ware on horseback at the Will Rogers Memorial Celebration parade, Santa Monica, 1940

Ade Bystle and Lottie Bystle on the beach, near the water's edge, Santa Monica, about 1920

Description:
Photograph of Ade Bystle standing on the beach, while Lottie Bystle sits on the sand during a visit to Santa Monica. Ade Bystle stands in the near distance at center. He looks towards and points to the camera. His pants are rolled up to his knees. Lottie Bystle sits on the sand in front of and to the right of Ade. She sits with her back to the camera. Two unknown women stand behind and to the left of Ade. They are in profile, facing right, as they approach the water. The beach stretches on an upward angle across the lower portion of the image from right to left. Small waves approach the beach from the right and lap onto the rocky shore. The ocean extends out into the distance. In the far distance, a pier enters the image from the left and stretches horizontally across the photograph.
Date:
[circa 1920]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ade Bystle and Lottie Bystle on the beach, near the water's edge, Santa Monica, about 1920

Aerial view of Santa Monica City [rephotographed], 1938

Description:
Copy photograph of a bird's eye view of the city of Santa Monica taken from over the Santa Monica bay. In the foreground of the picture are the Palisade Cliffs, Palisades Park, Santa Monica bay clubs, Santa Monica beach, Santa Monica Pier and the beach. The original appears to have been published in the Los Angeles Sunday Times on 20 [Sep./Dec.] 1936: 5.
Date:
1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Aerial view of Santa Monica City [rephotographed], 1938

All female marching band and Ladies' Auxiliary groups in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
Photograph of an all female marching band and Ladies' Auxiliary groups marching in the annual parade of the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic. They are lead by a five member band - two playing wood-wind instruments, three playing drums and bass drum. They wear dark military caps embroidered with "OUV," dark colored jackets and white skirts. They are followed by women wearing white military caps, blouses with ties, vests, and skirts. Additional women's groups proceed behind them. The procession follows Wilshire Boulevard and is captured nearing 3rd Street. Automobiles are parked along the commercial thoroughfare in front of a two-story building with a variety of stores on the ground floor. Signs on the building and printed on awnings read: "Medical Building," “[The D.B Wright Invest]ment… [Real Estate Insurance] Rentals… 321...Estate,” “Marinello” “Health Foods... 325 Santa Monica Health Food Co.,” “Medical Building 327; “…Shoppe” and “Templeman’s.” An additional store front (name illegible) sits next to a corner space drug store. Farther down the street, a Texaco gas station and its sign are viewed next to the Leon Apartments.
Date:
May 4, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
All female marching band and Ladies' Auxiliary groups in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

A man peeks at the camera while standing in front of gun turrets aboard a battleship off the coast, Santa Monica, about 1900

Description:
Photograph taken aboard an unidentified battleship visited by H. H. West and others just off-shore in Santa Monica. A man wearing a hat and with a hand in his pocket peeks into the frame from the left. Two large gun turrets are behind him and sit at the center of the photograph. To either side of that, there are two more, smaller, turrets. Atop the 2 large turrets at center, there is the ship's bridge. Visitors stand at a railing on top of the bridge amidst large guns that face outward to the right and left. On the deck, a uniformed naval serviceman approaches the large gun turrets from the left. Two women in dresses stand to the right of the large turrets. On the far right, a lifeboat hangs off the side of the ship.
Date:
about 1900
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
A man peeks at the camera while standing in front of gun turrets aboard a battleship off the coast, Santa Monica, about 1900

Annie M. Brain and Aileen Brain sitting in their home, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Description:
Photograph of Annie M. Brain (center) and Aileen Brain (right) sitting on a sofa in their home at Ocean Park. They sit at center on the left side of the sofa. Aileen sits on Annie's lap and looks over her shoulder past the camera. Annie holds Aileen on her lap and looks down to her. An unidentified girl stands behind and to the left of them; she looks to the camera. Newspapers lie flat on the right side of the sofa. Walls at center and right are covered with pictures and artwork. A wide, open doorway is at left through which another room is visible.
Date:
[circa 1900]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Annie M. Brain and Aileen Brain sitting in their home, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Annie M. Brain and Aileen Brain sitting on a sofa, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Description:
Photograph, from left to right, of Annie M. Brain and Aileen Brain sitting on a sofa in their home at Ocean Park. They sit at center on the left side of the sofa. Aileen sits on Annie's lap and looks to the camera. Annie holds Aileen on her lap and looks down to her. Newspapers lie flat on the right side of the sofa. Walls at center and right are covered in pictures and artwork. A wide, open doorway is at left through which another room is visible.
Date:
[circa 1900]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Annie M. Brain and Aileen Brain sitting on a sofa, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
View of 2 men and 2 women constructing and painting the Spanish courtyard stage set for the annual Spanish Fiesta performance. Three performers in Spanish style costumes, with full floral printed skirts, silk fringed shawls and light lace mantillas, watch from behind a window opening.
Date:
May 7, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1937

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
View of women in Spanish colonial era costumes on stage at the annual Spanish Fiesta. The stage is the mock courtyard of a Spanish style residence with stairs leading up to a balcony above arcaded walkway. On the balcony are men in Spanish style suits with women in white dresses and mantillas. A band and audience members are seated in the foreground.
Date:
1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1938

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
View of women in Spanish colonial era costumes standing in a semi-circle on stage at the annual Spanish Fiesta. The stage is the mock courtyard of a Spanish style residence with stairs leading up to a balcony above arcaded walkway. On the balcony are men in Spanish style suits with women in white dresses and mantillas. A band and audience members are seated in the foreground.
Date:
1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1938

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Men in matador costumes reenact a bullfighting scene at the annual Spanish Fiesta. The stage is a mock courtyard complete with fountain. The audience watches from stadium seats and from the platform stage behind the performers where there is a two-story replica of a Spanish-style residence. As three others look on, one matador kneels with back turned away from the bull (two people in costume). The words, “Viva La Fiesta” are posted at the platform base. Spanish Fiesta, held at Santa Monica High School Greek Theatre.
Date:
1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1949

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Dancers in Spanish style dresses and veils perform at the annual Spanish Fiesta. The stage is a mock courtyard complete with fountain. The audience watches from stadium seats and from the platform stage behind the performers where there is a two-story replica of a Spanish-style residence. People watch from a window and stand at a wall on the second floor, while dozens more watch from seating on the stage. The words, “Viva La Fiesta” are posted at the platform base. Photographed at Santa Monica High School Greek Theatre.
Date:
1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1949

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Santa Monica High School, 1937

Description:
View of the Spanish Fiesta performance from the filled amphitheater seating. A woman in a Spanish style costume with a dark mantilla faces a group of women in Spanish style costume lined up in front of the stage and just behind the semicircular reflecting pool. Additional costumed participants line the stage behind, including men and women on the balcony of the Spanish style courtyard stage set.
Date:
May 7, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Santa Monica High School, 1937

Annual Spanish Fiesta, Santa Monica High School, 1937

Description:
View of the Spanish Fiesta performance from the filled amphitheater seating. A woman in a Spanish style costume with a dark mantilla faces a group of women in Spanish style costume lined up in front of the stage and just behind the semicircular reflecting pool. Additional costumed participants line the stage behind, including men and women on the balcony of the Spanish style courtyard stage set.
Date:
May 7, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Annual Spanish Fiesta, Santa Monica High School, 1937

Article about poet Ina Donna Coolbrith with an 1880's portrait and an 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953

Description:
Ornate 1888 horse-shoe-shaped shell art wreath made by poet Ina Donna Coolbrith in upper left corner. In upper right corner is a portrait of Ina Donna Coolbrith which is the frontispiece of her book Songs from the Golden Gate, 1895. The lower portion of the page is an article discussing In Coolbrith making the wreath ["Heirloom Shows Poetess' Art," Los Angeles Times, October 12, 1953]. At the time of this photograph the wreath belonged to the Perrys' nephew John H. Crum of Santa Monica. The shell wreath is an example of Victorian era domestic crafts.
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Article about poet Ina Donna Coolbrith with an 1880's portrait and an 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953

Artist seated next to a display of her paintings at a Santa Monica Art Association exhibition, Santa Monica, 1962

Description:
View of an artist seated next to a display of her paintings at a Santa Monica Art Association exhibition held in a vacant lot. The paintings include floral still lives, landscapes and portraits of a man and of a cat. There are additional paintings on the wall in the background.
Date:
May 1962
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Artist seated next to a display of her paintings at a Santa Monica Art Association exhibition, Santa Monica, 1962

Artist standing next to her paintings at a Santa Monica Art Association exhibition at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1965

Description:
The same artist appears in another photograph taken on the same day on Ocean Avenue, across the street from the apartment building located at 935 (image akr no. 21198/zz002d8qm3) and in a photograph with another artist (image ark no. 21198/zz002d8qcg).
Date:
[circa 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Artist standing next to her paintings at a Santa Monica Art Association exhibition at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1965

Art on display at an art room open house, Santa Monica High School, 1937-1939

Description:
Photographs housed with this negative sleeve are related to others from a sleeve labeled "Carolyn's negatives." The photographs are visually and thematically similar. In addition, both sleeves contained photographs of Santa Monica High School structures built between 1937 and 1939 by the Works Project Administration (WPA). Both sleeves also included construction site images, likely related to the WPA’s reconstruction project (image ark nos. 21198/zz002d8j8h and 198/zz002d8k9h).
Date:
[between 1937-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Farnham, Carolyn Bartlett, 1921-1985
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Art on display at an art room open house, Santa Monica High School, 1937-1939

Art room open house night, Santa Monica, 1937-1939

Description:
Photographs housed with this negative sleeve are related to others from a sleeve labeled "Carolyn's negatives." The photographs are visually and thematically similar. In addition, both sleeves contained photographs of Santa Monica High School structures built between 1937 and 1939 by the Works Project Administration (WPA). Both sleeves also included construction site images, likely related to the WPA’s reconstruction project (image ark nos. 21198/zz002d8j8h and 198/zz002d8k9h).
Date:
[between 1937-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Farnham, Carolyn Bartlett, 1921-1985
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Art room open house night, Santa Monica, 1937-1939