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John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The other holds a book in her lap. A male dressed as a soldier stands over her. He holds a long firearm in one hand and wears a morion helmet and a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The second male rests one hand on the chair of the girl at the spinning wheel. He holds his hat with the other hand and wears a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings. The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with two doors and a window (next to a wall mounted plate rack). Additional props include a table with carafe and cups on a serving tray and a wooden bucket.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The other reads a book. Two males stand behind them. One (wearing a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings) holds a rabbit in the air with one hand. The second male is dressed as a soldier. He holds a long firearm in one hand and wears a morion helmet and a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with two doors and a window (next to a wall mounted plate rack). Additional props include a table with carafe and cups on a serving tray and a wooden bucket.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The standing male is dressed as a soldier. He holds a long firearm in one hand and a morion helmet in the other, and wears a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The seated male wears a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings, a Pilgrim’s hat rest on his thighs. The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with a stone fireplace. Additional props include a large wooden bench, a wooden bucket (at right), a kettle that hangs inside of the fireplace, and a pitcher of flowers atop the mantle.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Margaret Wells from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Margaret Wells from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Mrs. Lee Banning Morris worked in advertising at Los Angeles Advertising Women, Inc. She also volunteered at several L.A. County hospitals, including the V.A. hospital. She helped to recruit Liberace to perform at these hospitals for patients. Don Shaw was a musician who played in different bands in the Los Angeles area, including "The Don Shaw Trio," and "Don Shaw and The Ranch Hands."
Date:
December 29, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952