Pilot Zensaku Azuma beside his plane on which is painted "City of Tokyo / U.S.A. To Japan" and an inscription in Japanese. Azuma flew from Los Angeles to New York. He then had his plane shipped to London, from which he flew to Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Siberia, and then on to Korea and Japan. This image appears with the article "Dream Built on Chop Suey: Japanese Restaurant Man Ready to Fly Home as Climax to Years of Planning," Los Angeles Times, 4 Jun. 1930: A2.
Pilot Zensaku Azuma in the cockpit of his plane on which is painted "City of Tokyo / U.S.A. To Japan" and an inscription in Japanese. Azuma flew from Los Angeles to New York. He then had his plane shipped to London, from which he flew to Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Siberia, and then on to Korea and Japan. A similar image taken on the same occasion appears with the article "Dream Built on Chop Suey: Japanese Restaurant Man Ready to Fly Home as Climax to Years of Planning," Los Angeles Times, 4 Jun. 1930: A2.
The Griffith Observatory was created using a design developed by architects John C. Austin and Frederick M. Ashley based on preliminary sketches by Russell W. Porter.
Zeb (Zebulon Alexander) Terry, former shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, was a member of the Stanford Alumni team that played against Stanford Varsity at Gilmore Stadium on March 26, 1936.
Photograph appears with the article, "ZaSu Pitts Divorces Gallery. Boxing Promoter Packed and Left Five Years Ago, Film Actress Testifies," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1932: A1.
This photograph may be associated with the article, “THIRTEENS PROVE JINX: Actress’ Ideas Concerning Number Upset by Denial of Annulment Plea,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 1936: A1.
View of the central, "Youth Arisen," panel of Katz's mural of three panels, funded by the WPA (Works Project Administration). A central youth, with his eyes closed, is shown between creative uses of technology (like the movie camera seen in this photograph) and destructive uses as in war. The overall theme of the murals shown in the other two panels is the history of the uses of tools serving the creative and destructive passions of man within the context of the Toltec and Aztec cultures.
View of the central, "Youth Arisen," panel of Katz's mural of three panels, funded by the WPA (Works Project Administration). A central youth, with his eyes closed, is shown between creative uses of technology (like the movie camera seen in this photograph) and destructive uses as in war. The overall theme of the murals shown in the other two panels is the history of the uses of tools serving the creative and destructive passions of man within the context of the Toltec and Aztec cultures.
Six young women in short striped skirts, satin blouses, and skull-and-crossbones decorated hats and garters, seated on boat, each with one arm raised, indoors with other boats in background, under sign reading: Corsair Commuter, S. Clyde Kyle, Distributor
Photographer's note: "Swinging against a graffiti backdrop at South Park in South Central Los Angeles from left to rt: Zussett Navarro, 5 Vivian Robles, 4 and Melissa Navarro, 7. The park is one of the mayor's urban impact parks and not only will be cleaned and greened nut new playground equipment will be added."
Siblings David Tingler, 3-years-old, and Lovina Tingler, 7-years-old, sit on a table and smile for the camera. Lovina has her arm around David. There are books on the same table behind them. Brother and sister appear to have light-colored hair and appear to be wearing white delicate lace-like clothing. David also wears a dark jacket. The siblings are possibly in a classroom.
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
Two young men on athletic field, one standing, bent, pulling the other's feet, one seated, feet in air, hand holding cloth to face, shirt torn, with houses in background
This photograph, cropped, appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
A young boy stands in floodwaters at W. 54th and 5th Avenue after disastrous storms in January of 1940. The heavy rainstorms halted traffic and caused highway and bridge damage. At least three died and many were treated for injuries
A young boy stands in front of a car in the Los Angeles slums, he is barefoot and playing with something in his hands. Three well-dressed men are also in the picture, one is in the extreme foreground. In the background are meager homes and a clothesline full of laundry
This photograph was likely taken in August, 1930 when Schneider completed the 4 day flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles, breaking a transcontinental air speed record for pilots under the age of twenty-one.
A group of unidentified young adults are holding on to each other on a spinning floor ride. The man on the far left appears to be Hal Booth (Willis Harold Booth), fiance to Ann McNaghten.
Five young women wearing overalls with wheelbarrows, and two women wearing coats, work on a construction project behind a railing and American flag on the roof of a building in downtown Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs. Kiang stand on the train platform, Mrs. Kiang holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand while Deson and Mrs. Sze stand on the steps of the train above them.
A picture of a portrait photograph of Mott in his later years, a white scrap of paper aligned at the bottom of the photo with the typed message: Picture of Ygancio Mott.
Similar photo published with the caption: SAFE FROM JAPS --- Mrs. Yay Panlilio, Filipino guerrilla leader, relaxes in Los Angeles with her children after fighting. From left to right, Edward, 9; Mrs. Panlilio; Curtis, 3, and Rae, 12. All escaped harm.
Yacht with "A 1440" inscribed on its hull. There are two framed photos of the yacht on the water resting against the bottom of the hull. In the right foreground, there is a boat engine. Reported in "Southland's Greatest Auto Exhibit in History Mecca for Unprecedented Throngs...," Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 1927: 9.
Four women seated and two women standing around a four-person table. The table is covered in a table cloth, and has three place settings, four water glasses, and salt and pepper shakers. Seated are Wynn Todd, Anne Erne, Marjory Davies, Marjorie Albee. Standing are Irene Unicume and Elsie A. Miller.
Chester Lloyd (left) and William Ashe stand on either side of an Ostrander Seymour Co. letterpress. The image appears on a phot page "Extensive Counterfeiting Plant Is Uncovered on South Main Street," Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 1929: 8.
Defense counsel, W. T. Kendrick, Jr. (left) with his three defendants, gangsters, Dominic De Ciollo, Vito Ardito, and Mike Pupillo (left to right) who were charged with the murder of August Palombo, a member of a rival bootleg gang. Photo appears with the article "Oakland Miss First American Woman Pilot to Receive Glider License," Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 1929: A8.
Probably related to the article “Author Praises Hillsides, Samuel G. Blythe of Journalistic Fame, Lauds Commanding Residence Sites,” Los Angeles Times, 26 Sept. 1926: E10
Probably related to the article “Author Praises Hillsides, Samuel G. Blythe of Journalistic Fame, Lauds Commanding Residence Sites.” Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 1926: E10
Eric Heath was a well known writer in the Los Angeles area. He garnered the attention of the media when his wife left him, moved to China, and became the first ever American to become a naturalized citizen of China.
Image appears with the article "Scenarist and Cook in Battle: Dispute Over Dogs Ends in Latter Being Held on Suspicion of Mayhem," Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 1928: A2.
Photograph of a Wrigley Ocean Marathon swimmer rescued from the cold water of the Catalina Channel standing on the gang plank of a boat covered with a blanket. Spectators watch from either side of the gang plank.