Dr. Vada Somerville (born Vada Jetmore Watson) of Pomona graduated from USC, married dentist John Alexander Somerville (1912), was the first African American woman and the second African American person to graduate from USC School of Dentistry (1918), and was the first African American woman certified to practice dentistry in the state of California. She was a civil rights activist, highly involved in several civic and community organizations.
Charlotta Bass was the publisher of the California Eagle newspaper from 1912 to 1951, and a civil rights activist. The California Eagle, covering Los Angeles' African-American community, was one of the oldest and longest running African American newspapers.
Street scene of West 35th Street, between Western Boulevard and Denker Avenue. Four dwellings, in a row, are in the Arts and Crafts/California Bungalow style. The first house is at 1678 W 35th. St.
Group of seven children (11-15 years old) playing various musical instruments including saxophones, a piano, and a drum. More older children look in from a doorway. This is probably in the area of Central Avenue.
The foundation for the Plaza Church was laid in 1814. It was formerly known as the church of Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles (Our Lady, Queen of the Angels).
