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Daphne Alley in Mexican costume and R. Allen Pelton in Bavarian costume dancing at Folk Dance Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., 1949

Date:: 1949
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Kidnapping victim William F. Gettle's four children, after their father's safe return home. Circa May 15, 1934.

Description:: Kidnapping victim William F. Gettle's four children Bobby, Betty, Jimmy, and Billy pose for a photograph after their father's safe return home. Circa May 15, 1934.William F. Gettle, Beverly Hills millionaire, was kidnapped from the grounds of his Arcadia ranch home during a housewarming party on the eve of May 9th. The kidnapping attracted a great deal of attention in the community, with Mrs. Gettle even addressing the kidnappers through the pages of the Los Angeles Times. The kidnappers demanded a $60,000 ransom for the return of Gettle, which Mrs. Gettle agreed to pay. However, before the ransom was paid, two detectives of the LAPD, Chester Burris and H.P. Gearhardt, broke the case after installing a dictaphone in the home of a bank robbery suspect. Information from the dictaphone led them to a La Crescenta home where Gettle was held. He was returned, unharmed, to his family on the eve of May 14th.
Date:: [circa May 15, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Shoppers clamoring for clothes at May Co. Anniversary Sale in Los Angeles, Calif., circa 1954

Date:: 1954
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Member of the Mystic Shrine attending to a sign for the Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: A member of the Mystic Shrine attending to a sign created for the Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Parade float for the Aahmes Shrine Band in the Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: An automobile representing the Aahmes Shrine Band for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Queen of Fantasy" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1938

Description:: The theme of the 49th Tourament of Roses Parade in 1938 was "Playland Fantasies"
Date:: January 1, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Argyle H. Gudie bowling during the Woman's Field Day Challenge as event chairman Mrs. William E. Beatty looks on, May 1939

Description:: Mrs. Argyle H. Gudie, member of the Los Feliz Woman's Club, bowling during the Woman's Field Day Challenge held during May of 1939. Event chairman Mrs. William E. Beatty looks on.
Date:: between May 24 and May 28, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Decorating a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1946

Description:: Volunteers from the 442nd Combat Infantry decorate floats for the Tournament of Roses parade.
Date:: December 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Boy Scout showing two Cub Scouts model plane at Scout-O-Rama event in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

Date:: 1948
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Ribbon cutting for opening of Sears, Roebuck & Co. store in San Fernando Valley, Calif., 1951

Date:: September 13, 1951
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Los Angeles County's prize-winning Belgian draft horses are sold at auction. April 18, 1934.

Description:: Five of the twenty-six Belgian draft horses being auctioned off by Los Angeles County at Los Angeles's Union Stock Yards. L.A. County's Board of Supervisors had assessed that the draft horses, though they had won many prizes and obtained national recognition, were too expensive to continue to care for. The twenty-six horses netted $11,367.50 at auction.
Date:: April 18, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd watching two dancers at the 1945 Los Angeles Filipino Fiesta

Date:: September 1, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Reporter Buzz Salisbury having her hair styled by Earl B. Adams of Hair Design Council booth at International Congress of Beauty in Los Angeles, Calif., 1954

Date:: March 29, 1954
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Children in wheelchairs hunting for eggs at Los Angeles' Orthopaedic Hospital Easter hunt in 1946

Date:: April 21, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Representatives from Oakland marching in the Admission Day parade, Santa Monica, September 9, 1937

Description:: Representatives from Oakland marching in the California Admission Day Parade held in Santa Monica. The parade, led by Governor Merriam, was a feature event of the three day Admission Day celebration, which commemorated the 87th anniversary of the day California became a state
Date:: September 9, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Claudia Martinez pours a cup of coffee for Ed Hackley during Anaheim's annual Halloween festival, Anaheim, October 31, 1946

Description:: Claudia Martinez, in costume, pours a cup of coffee for Ed Hackley who is sitting at a picnic table in the park during Anaheim's annual Halloween festival
Date:: [October 31, 1946]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Al Raymond, general chairman of Anaheim's 23rd annual Halloween festival, Anaheim, October 31, 1946

Description:: Al Raymond, general chairman of Anaheim's 23rd annual Halloween festival.
Date:: October 31, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd of spectators gathered for post-war Labor Day festivities, Los Angeles, 1946

Description:: Spectators gathered for post-war Labor Day festivities. Crowds reached over 150,000 during the special three-day celebration, which included parades and other activities.
Date:: September 3, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Aerial view of the post-war Labor Day parade, Los Angeles, 1946

Description:: Aerial view of the post-war Labor Day parade. Crowds reached over 150,000 during the special three-day celebration.
Date:: September 3, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Picnic held in honor of Labor Day, Los Angeles, 1946

Description:: A picnic held in honor of Labor Day. Crowds reached over 150,000 during the special three-day celebration, which included parades and other activities.
Date:: September 3, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Will Rogers commemorative float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Laguna Beach's float of flowers arranged into image of humorist Will Rogers to commemorate his 1935 death at the staging area on S. Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Swim suit models during a fashion show that featured local designers, Los Angeles, September 1946

Description:: Swim suit models during a fashion show that featured local designers. The show was part of a fashion event that lasted for a week and featured designs by Mary Ann De Weese, Margit Fellegi, and Lynn Lester
Date:: September 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Star of the Sea" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1938

Description:: The theme of the 49th Tourament of Roses Parade in 1938 was "Playland Fantasies"
Date:: January 1, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Two woman and a baby in a crib under an umbrella at the beach on Labor Day, Los Angeles, September 3, 1945

Description:: Women lay on the beach under an umbrella which is also sheltering a baby in a crib. Many more beachgoers can be seen in the background, the beach is crowded for Labor Day.
Date:: September 3, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Lieut. Gen. John L. DeWitt speaking at a military banquet at the National Guard Armory, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Lieut. Gen. John L. DeWitt speaking at the Army-Navy-Marine banquet in honor of National Defense and Americanism Week. The banquet took place at the National Guard Armory.
Date:: [circa February 13, 1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Bread and soup line at the Los Angeles Midnight Mission on Thanksgiving Day 1937

Date:: November 26, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Two unidentifed men share a box of Cracker Jack during the annual Iowa Picnic, Los Angeles, 1930s

Description:: Two unidentified men share a box of Cracker Jack on a bench during the annual Iowa Picnic. The Iowa Picnic was an annual gathering of Iowans living in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The gathering brought together over 100,000 people in 1935 and was often held at Bixby Park and Lincoln Park.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

LAJC students gather around unidentified woman after a mud fight, Los Angeles, 1930s

Description:: Men covered in mud after a mud fight at the Los Angeles Junior College gather around an unidentified woman.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowded department store during Los Angeles Dollar Day, 1936

Date:: September 13, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Three women in gowns and headdresses at Las Floristas Headdress Ball at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

Date:: May 3, 1952
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Birthday/retirement party for William L. Brashear thrown by his co-workers at the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Los Angeles, circa 1940

Description:: William L. Brashear receiving a gift from M. A. Nugent at his birthday/retirement party from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. I. A. Cain squats to the left holding a birthday cake and a large crowd of railroad employees is gathered around the lounge chair Brashear is seated in.
Date:: [1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Birthday/retirement party for William L. Brashear thrown by his co-workers at the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Los Angeles, circa 1940

Description:: William L. Brashear receiving a gift from M. A. Nugent (right) at his birthday/retirement party from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. I. A. Cain stands to the left holding a birthday cake and a large crowd of railroad employees is gathered around the lounge chair Brashear is seated in.
Date:: [1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Paxton Lytle and Mrs. J.M. Hughes cut a cake during a women's club meeting, Los Angeles, 1930s

Description:: Mrs. Paxton Lytle and Mrs. J.M. Hughes cut a cake during a women's club meeting. Mrs. Paxton Lytle served as the president of the L.A. County Federation of Women's Clubs.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds of shoppers taking advantage of bargains on Dollar Day in downtown Los Angeles, September 11, 1937

Description:: Crowds taking advantage of bargains and sales on Dollar Day in downtown Los Angeles
Date:: September 11, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Marching band led by baton twirlers participating in the post-war Labor Day parade, Los Angeles, 1946

Description:: A marching band led by baton twirlers participating in the post-war Labor Day parade. Crowds reached over 150,000 during the special three-day celebration.
Date:: September 3, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Cleopatra" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Standard Oil sponsored float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade in staging area. The float depicts Cleopatra riding a barge followed by a group of female attendants.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

California citizens carrying a huge state flag in the Admission Day parade, Santa Monica, September 9, 1937

Description:: California citizens carrying a huge state flag in the California Admission Day parade, held in Santa Monica. The parade, led by Governor Merriam, was a feature event of the three day Admission Day celebration, which commemorated the 87th anniversary of the day California became a state
Date:: September 9, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Aerial view of the Labor Day Parade, Los Angeles, September 6, 1937

Description:: Float featuring a music stand and guitar passes by the crowds gathered to watch the Labor Day Parade.
Date:: September 6, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Olympic Auditorium, set up for a six-day bike race, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: The Olympic Auditorium, set up for the six-day bike race beginning March 8, 1935. Nine international teams participated as well as cycling stars such as Piet Van Kempen and Cocky O'Brien.
Date:: March 10, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Father Gregory Prosor conducting 1940 Christmas service at St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, Calif.

Date:: January 8, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Group of women participating in Clog Dancing Festival at Los Angeles Griffith Park, 1939

Date:: December 1, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Chivalry" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Burbank City Schools float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade in staging area, probably on S. Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Clubwomen Mrs. Charles R. Smith and Mrs. Leon Kassob dressed up for Valentine's Day, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Clubwomen Mrs. Charles R. Smith and Mrs. Leon Kassob dressed up for Valentine's Day. They are wearing aprons with hearts on them and carrying trays
Date:: [1940s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Clubwomen Mrs. Charles R. Smith and Mrs. Leon Kassob dressed up for Valentine's Day, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Clubwomen Mrs. Charles R. Smith and Mrs. Leon Kassob dressed up for Valentine's Day. They are wearing aprons with hearts on them and carrying trays
Date:: [1940s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 1930-1939

Description:: Crowd at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, perhaps after the Tournament of Roses Parade. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is on the far left.
Date:: [between 1930-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Military officials gather for a celebration of the American flag during a military show for National Defense Week, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Military officials gather for a celebration of the American flag during a military show for National Defense Week. The show was held at the Los Angeles Airport and more than 60 officers and men participated.
Date:: February 11, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Two women and a man have a picnic under umbrellas at the beach on Labor Day, Los Angeles, September 3, 1945

Description:: Two women and a man have a picnic under umbrellas at a crowded beach on Labor Day. Many more beach-goers can be seen in the background.
Date:: September 3, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Model wears a sparkly "cover-up" swim suit design by Margit Fellegi during a fashion show, Los Angeles, September 1946

Description:: Woman models a sparkly "cover-up" swim suit design by Margit Fellegi during a fashion show. The fashion event lasted for a week and featured designs by Mary Ann De Weese, Margit Fellegi, and Lynn Lester
Date:: September 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Swim suit models in their dressing room before a fashion show featuring local designers, Los Angeles, September 1946

Description:: Swim suit models prepare for a fashion show in their dressing room. The fashion event lasted for a week and featured designs by Mary Ann De Weese, Margit Fellegi, and Lynn Lester
Date:: September 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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