Photograph of a bagpipe band, wearing traditional Scottish highland attire, marching in the seventh annual California State convention of the Canadian Legion, British Empire Service League. The drum is imprinted with the band name and their legion post: "The procession follows street car tracks along Santa Monica Boulevard near Third Street, with the Junipher building seen at right. The building housed an S.H. Kress & Co. 5-10-25 Cent Store, a Union Pacific ticket office, a jeweler and a See's Candy store amongst other businesses. A portion of the Guaranty Trust Bank Building (221-225 Santa Monica Blvd.) is viewed down the street.
The event was covered in a Los Times article, "Legionnaire Conclave Climaxed by Parade: Canadian Veterans March 1500 Strong Through Streets of Santa Monica," 6 Jul. 1937: A17. Also, the Bartlett collection includes related clippings from a Santa Monica newspaper. The 2-page article is titled, "Legion Parade Today Feature of Convention," 5 Jul. 1937. (see "Relation" note).
Photograph of a marching band in the seventh annual California State convention of the Canadian Legion, British Empire Service League. The men wear Canadian Mounted Police uniforms. They are led by a drum major (at center), and a young drum major marching at left. The procession follows street car tracks along Santa Monica Boulevard near Third Street, with the Junipher building seen at right. The building housed an S.H. Kress & Co. 5-10-25 Cent Store, a Union Pacific ticket office, a jeweler and a See's Candy store amongst other businesses. A portion of the Guaranty Trust Bank Building (221-225 Santa Monica Blvd.) is viewed down the street.
Photograph of a Canadian Legion marching band participating in the seventh annual California State convention of the Canadian Legion, British Empire Service League. Imprinted on the drum seen at left: "Canadian Legion San Diego." The band is led by drummers, followed by wood wind players. Flag bearers bring up the rear. The procession follows street car tracks along Santa Monica Boulevard in the vicinity of Fourth Street. Spectators view the parade in front of businesses whose visible signs read: "Jack Posner Credit Jeweler," "Western Union" and "California Bank." A partially captured sign advertising "R. Cowen, Credit Dentist" is viewed in the background at right.
The event was covered in a Los Times article, "Legionnaire Conclave Climaxed by Parade: Canadian Veterans March 1500 Strong Through Streets of Santa Monica," 6 Jul. 1937: A17. Also, the Bartlett collection includes related clippings from a Santa Monica newspaper. The 2-page article is titled, "Legion Parade Today Feature of Convention," 5 Jul. 1937. (Image ark nos. 21198/zz002d7pj4 and 21198/zz002d7pkn)
