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.
9 young women in bathing suits, including June Diebold and Thelma Peairs, lying in row in sand, with paper silhouettes of men and animals applied to arms and thighs to create suntan outlines, with ocean and buildings in background
Young women carrying the "Huntington Park High School Band" banner, followed by a drum majorette and the band. The Orth Storage building on the left was located at 238 West Colorado Blvd. (the block later became a freeway overpass). On the right, signs painted on the side of a commercial building read: "Chevrolet, Gwynn Johnson, 245," and "H. R. Slayden."
Albert Witzel was a society photographer in Los Angeles and Hollywood in the nineteen teens and twenties. He specialized in portraits of theatrical performers and, later, film stars.
Young man standing playing saxophone, young woman standing playing tambourine, young man seated on branch fence playing banjo, all smiling, with trees in background
This photograph appears in an article titled "God of War Rules Haven: Temple of Kuan Kung Calls Devout Chinese of City for Worship," in the Los Angeles Times, December 8, 1935, pg. A1.
Two women, one in light dress seated on cushion, one in flowered dress seated on decorated stool or drum, in doorway of Adolph L. Bernheimer residence, with wood carvings above door, circular medallions decorating door, open woodwork around door, driveway, gatehouse, and mountains in background
Six women riding in a cart serenaded by 2 men, one playing a guitar, at the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. They may be part of the wedding party described in an 8/19/1932 Los Angeles Times article titled "Historic Pageant Opens Santa Barbara Fiesta..." stating "The bridal pair on horseback were escorted by many riders by caballero and senorita, while a creaking careta carried members of the family of both bride and groom."
Women quilting at the Unemployed Citizens' League of Santa Monica, a localized group of self-sustaining and self-respecting people. Many cooperatives like this one emerged in California during the 1930s, specifically in the Los Angeles - Orange County area
5 women, 4 in Spanish-style dresses, 1 in Spanish-style pants, shirt, and sombrero, outdoors, standing, viewed through archway, at Harry Gorham residence, 316 Adelaide Drive, Santa Monica
5 women, 3 standing in Spanish-style dresses, 2 dancing (1 in Spanish-style dress, 1 in Spanish-style pants, shirt, and sombrero), outdoors, at Harry Gorham residence, 316 Adelaide Drive, Santa Monica
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, March 8, 1936, "Seeing Styles From Times Revue, With Sylva Weaver, Fashion Reporter," with caption: Jane Hamilton was one of the brides in the Times fashion show. Her wedding outfit was designed by Bernard Newman. Left to right are Mrs. F. Ernest Potts, Jr., Peggy Terry, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Harry D. Parkin, Jr., and Eleanor Dabney.
3 women, in ornate dresses or gowns, each with headdress, feathered hat, or scarf, all holding ornate handbags, 2 standing, 1 seated, at urn or well, on lawn with wall and rosebushes in background
About 40 women, seated at desks in large room, with papers and pencils, possibly taking a test or counting voter registrations, with 4 men standing in background, 2 in room, 2 looking through glass doors. Some papers read: Tally list.