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Twenty-sixth Biennial Grand Boulé of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity at the Statler Hilton, Los Angeles, 1962

Description:
Dr. John Somerville, born in Jamaica, was the first black graduate of USC School of Dentistry (1907). He married Vada Jetmore Watson (1912), who also became a dentist. He built the Somerville Hotel (1928), was instrumental in the founding of the Los Angeles chapter of NAACP (1914).
Date:
August 1-4, 1962
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Twenty-sixth Biennial Grand Boulé of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity at the Statler Hilton, Los Angeles, 1962

Unboxing of the "The Negro in California History" mural, by Charles Alston, at the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Co., Los Angeles, 1949

Description:
Board Chairman George A. Beavers, Jr.; President Norman O. Houston; Controller Helen E. Batiste and architect Paul R. Williams view "The Negro in California History - Exploration and Colonization" mural, by Charles Alston, on the floor at the new Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Co. home office building, just after the panel was unpacked. Williams was the architect of the new Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Co. building completed in 1949.
Date:
August 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Unboxing of the "The Negro in California History" mural, by Charles Alston, at the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Co., Los Angeles, 1949

Virginia Road residence of Drs. John and Vada Somerville, Los Angeles, 1952-1962

Description:
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.
Date:
[1952-1962]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Virginia Road residence of Drs. John and Vada Somerville, Los Angeles, 1952-1962

Visitor's Day at the Citizens' Military Training Camp at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1940

Description:
Group photo of the hostesses for the Haitian Olympic Team in Los Angeles, 1932. Seated, from left: Edith Keyser White; Nella R Blodgett (wife of Louis M. Blodgett); and Miriam Matthews. Standing from left: Kathryn Kinsey; Dr. Anna J. Leggett; Aurora Slater Hoskins; wife of the Haitian counsel; the Haitian Counsel; Lillian M. Tyler (wife of Willis O. Tyler); Helen Louise Wheeler Riddle (wife of John Riddle); Dr. Vada J. Somerville; Mattie Scott Nelson, and Arsine E. Gordon (wife of Dr. G.B.D. Gordon) Inset, Haitian Olympic team members (left to right): Silvio Cator and André Théard.
Date:
1932
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Studio of Smith, L.A.
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Visitor's Day at the Citizens' Military Training Camp at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1940

Watts riot scene at Central Ave. and 43rd St., Los Angeles, 1965

Description:
The Watts Riot, 1965, Los Angeles, sometimes referred to as the Watts Rebellion, took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. On August 11, 1965, Marquette Frye, an African-American motorist on parole for robbery, was pulled over for reckless driving. A minor roadside argument broke out, and then escalated into a fight with police. The riots were blamed principally on police racism.
Date:
[1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Adams, Harry H., 1918-1988
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Watts riot scene at Central Ave. and 43rd St., Los Angeles, 1965

W. E. B. Du Bois at Pilgrim House with Dr. Harold M. Kingsley, Dr. Vada Somerville and others, Los Angeles, 1950 (?)

Description:
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.
Date:
[1950s (?)]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
McLain's Photo Service (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
W. E. B. Du Bois at Pilgrim House with Dr. Harold M. Kingsley, Dr. Vada Somerville and others, Los Angeles, 1950 (?)

W. E. B. Du Bois with Lillian Evanti, Dr. Vada Somerville and others at Pilgrim House, Los Angeles, 1950s (?)

Description:
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.
Date:
[1950s (?)]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
W. E. B. Du Bois with Lillian Evanti, Dr. Vada Somerville and others at Pilgrim House, Los Angeles, 1950s (?)