Genre: cellulose nitrate film and news photographs / Location: California - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Construction site near rural boom town [?], California

Description:: View of a two men working on a wooden framework under construction next to an excavated area in the vicinity of a rural boomtown [?].
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Rural boom town [?], California

Description:: Rural boomtown town [?] with fenced land, scattered buildings and one building under construction, with mountains in the distance
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

City hall and fire station [?] in a small town, California

Description:: Fire station [?] (L) and city hall (R) in a small town, with mountains in the distance. Above the doorway on the right a sign reads "City Hall."
Date:: [between 1930-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Rural boom town [?], California

Description:: Rural boomtown town [?] with a bulldozer and wooden tripod structures on open land in the foreground, scattered buildings in the background and a hill beyond
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Rural boom town [?], California

Description:: Rural boomtown town [?] with fenced land, scattered buildings, buildings under construction (or greenhouses) in the middle distance, and with a hill beyond
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Rural boom town [?], California

Description:: Rural boomtown town [?] with fenced land, scattered buildings and one building under construction, with mountains in the distance
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Street with a small commercial building and cars parked diagonally along both sides, California

Description:: Street lined with palm and magnolia trees with a small, one-story commercial building with striped awnings across the street, and with cars parked diagonally at parking meters along both sides
Date:: [between 1930-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Three men talking outside of a warehouse or factory, California

Description:: Three men talking outside of a warehouse or factory, two wearing suits and hats and one wearing dress pants and a dress shirt and tie. Signs on the building read "Fabrics, Cotton, Frames and Supplies, Wholesale Prices," and "Shipping & Receiving."
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Key made by Alcatraz inmate Joseph Cretzer in an escape attempt, Alcatraz, 1940

Description:: Key made by Alcatraz inmate Joseph Cretzer in an escape attempt. Cretzer was sentenced to life for murder and sent to Alcatraz in August 1940. He was involved in the bloody standoff known as the "Battle of Alcatraz."
Date:: 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Policeman and other men gathered outside of the Department of Motor Vehicles

Description:: Policeman and other men gathered outside of the Department of Motor Vehicles with one man clearly visible in the center of the group
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Governor Frank Merriam speaking on a stage, California, 1934-1939

Description:: Governor Frank Merriam speaking on an outdoor stage with men seated on the stage behind him.
Date:: [1934-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Carlos W. Huntington presents Dortia Echeveste, who gives a flower to Governor Merriam, California, 1934-1938

Description:: Dortia Echeveste stands beside Carlos W. Huntington (Director of professional and vocational standards) as she gives a flower to Governor Merriam.
Date:: [1934-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Josef Sigall, California, 1936

Description:: Josef Sigall, artist, seated in a house trailer.
Date:: March 7, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Decorated float carrying members of the Mexican Association of Catholic Youth, Calexico (?), 1939

Description:: Possibly related to the dedication of the new church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico. Reported in "Catholics set for dedication," Los Angeles Times, 26 March 1939: B14.
Date:: circa March 1, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

George B. Campbell, president of California Building-Loan League, playing in outdoor game, 1930s

Description:: George B. Campbell was from San Jose, California, and a member, then president, of the California Building-Loan League.
Date:: [1930s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

George B. Campbell, California Building-Loan League officer, circa 1929-1939

Description:: George B. Campbell lived in San Jose and was president of the California Building-Loan League in the 1930's.
Date:: [between 1929-1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Governor Frank Merrian at a banquet gathering, California, 1934-1939

Description:: A woman pours coffee for Governor Frank Merriam. He is seated at along table with others.
Date:: [1934-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Governor Merriam at a speaking engagement, California, 1934-1939

Description:: Governor Merriam on a stage speaking to an unseen audience, with four men seated behind him.
Date:: [1934-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Virgil Dew in the office of Joe Crail, California, 1936

Description:: Virgil Dew seated at the desk of his attorney, Joe Crail, the day he signed a legal document.
Date:: [circa April 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

German light cruiser Karlsruhe, California (?), 1938

Description:: Karlsruhe was a light cruiser, the second member of the Königsberg class, and was operated between 1929 and April 1940, including service in World War II. She was operated by two German navies, the Reichsmarine and the Kriegsmarine.
Date:: April 9, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

O. E. Atwood, president of the Western States Merchants’ Association, California, 1930s

Description:: O. E. Atwood stands at a desk holding a printed paper as he speaks. He is in a room with stone-clad walls and a curtained doorway with carved stone surrounds.
Date:: [1930s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

"Clark," probably Roland Clark of Pomona College, pole vaulting, circa 1924

Description:: Pole vaulter Roland (probably) Clark vaulting, clearing the bar, with a boy watching.
Date:: [circa 1924]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Reservoir, California, 1920-1939

Description:: Men can be seen working outside of reservoir with a shovel nearby.
Date:: [1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Governor Merriam gives a taste test, California, 1934-1939

Description:: Governor Frank Merriam tasting something with ladle in a kitchen while woman looks behind him in anticipation. His close friend, Ralph H. Clock stands behind them who was a state senator from Long Beach and a Superior Court judge before that.
Date:: [1934-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Samuel Zemurray, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Samuel Zemurray was a prominent figure in the banana trade in Latin America. He was not only involved in supplying the US and California with bananas, but also played a huge role in shaping the politics after the Cold War in Latin America with his influence as well.
Date:: January 10, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Excavated grave with human remains, California, 1920-1940

Description:: View of an excavated grave with human remains.
Date:: [between 1920-1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Five young women at a swimming pool, California, 1936

Description:: Five young women at a swimming pool. Standing: Elizabeth Denman. Shirley Moore; below: Barbara Clark, Jo Denman, and Katie Crebs.
Date:: [circa June 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Petrified tree remains in a dessert, California, 1920-1940

Description:: Three pieces of petrified tree trunk on the ground in a dessert area.
Date:: [between 1920-1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

John W. Preston, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, 1928

Description:: Portrait photograph of Associate Justice John W. Preston of the State Supreme Court. He stands, wearing a light colored suit, hands crossed in front of him, looking at the camera.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Postmaster-General Farley, Senator McAdoo, and others, possibly at Warner Brothers' Studios, California, 1934

Description:: Men gather around for a photo during the visit of Postmaster-General James A. Farley, possibly at a Warner Brothers' Studio sound stage (based on mid-day shadows and scheduled luncheon program at the studios that day) on July 19, 1934. Farley stands in the center shaking a man's hand and holding papers. Some men wear a "Reception" ribbon.
Date:: July 19, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Football player Ernie Nevers and group of 14 men in front of Southern Pacific train, California, 1930-1939 (?)

Description:: Football player Ernie Nevers (front center) standing with a group of 14 other men in front of a Southern Pacific train.
Date:: [between 1930-1939?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Portrait of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University from 1916 to 1943

Description:: Portrait of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University from 1916 to 1943.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Leah Howe stands next to missiles during a Navy militia event, 1935

Description:: Leah Howe stands next to missiles during a Navy militia event.
Date:: November 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Daughters of the American Revolution members Mrs. George Craig and Nelle Holbrook wrap presents, 1936

Description:: Mrs. George Craig and Nelle Holbrook wrap presents. One woman stands and the other sits. There are gifts and wrapping paper on the table. One unwrapped gift on the table is the Chandu Magic Trick Set.
Date:: [circa February 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Rendering depicting Brooks Clothing Company exterior, 1935

Description:: Photographed rendering of a Brooks Clothing Company exterior.
Date:: August 10, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy officers show naval artillery to militia recruits, 1935

Description:: Two Navy officers show naval artillery, a large gun designed to be mounted on a ship, to a group of 6 militia recruits including , E. A. Wesson (2ndh from left) and E. G. Driscoll (behind officer on right).
Date:: November 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Otis T. Shields and attorney, Stanley Visel and Archie Mitchell, in court for Shields murder trial, 1935

Description:: Related to the article, "Freed Rancher and his Family. Court Drops Death Case. Rancher Shields Accused of Shooting Milton Shoup Given Freedom." Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 1935:A2.
Date:: August 1, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Helen Lee Worthing examing letters, California, 1933

Description:: Former Ziegfeld Follies actress Helen Lee Worthing sits at a desk examining letters and other papers.
Date:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Harry Eichelberger Jr. on golf course, California, 1928-1939

Description:: Harry Eichelberger Jr. squats down with golf club and ball on a golf course. He was from Los Angeles, but played for Stanford University.
Date:: [between 1928-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Alberti Corral, Adriana Galvez, and William Gill rehearsing for Mexican independence commemoration festival, 1935

Description:: View of Alberti Corral, left, standing in hat, collared blouse, pants, holding guitar, Adriana Galvez, middle, standing in hat, dress, shawl, holding castanets, William Gill, right, standing in hat, embellished jacket and pants. To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Hidalgo proclaiming the freedom of Mexico, the Mexicans of Los Angeles partook in two days of planned balls, barbeques, and parades.
Date:: September 14, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Diana Gibson, Billy Burrud, and Marion Bell sign film contracts, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Smiling, and seated from left to right are: Diana Gibson, Billy Burrud, and Marion Bell. In the photograph, the three actors are presumably signing film contracts with Universal Pictures. The article, "Youngster Gets Role, Contract" only references Burrud in recent contract dealings with Universal. This image was not included with the article.
Date:: October 17, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Sari Fedak and Vilma Aknay taken into custody, California, 1935

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "Actresses Face Perjury Case," Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 1935: 11
Date:: January 23, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Helen Lee Worthing sits in gesture, California, 1933

Description:: Helen Lee Worthing sits on a bed with a stocking on her arm, her hands in gesture, eyes closed. She sits next to an open suitcase and newspapers, which date from June 18, 1933.
Date:: [circa June 18, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of Judge C. P. Carpenter, circa 1920-1936

Description:: A similar photograph appears with the article "Friends Hail Judge at 99," Los Angeles Times, May 15, 1936.
Date:: [circa 1920-1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy officer holds a gun in a gun storage area during a militia training event, 1935

Description:: A Navy officer holds a gun and bayonet storage area during a militia training event
Date:: November 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

J. Allison Moore, special agent in the Indian Service, with Jack Kelly and Rose Grant, 1935

Description:: J. Allison Moore (center), special agent in the Indian Service, standing indoors with Jack Kelly and Rose Grant. Kelly is wearing a hat and a star spangled bandanna tied around his neck, and Grant is wearing a head scarf.
Date:: [1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Football player Ernie Nevers smiling in front of Southern Pacific train, California, 1930-1939 (?)

Description:: Football player Ernie Nevers smiling in front of a Southern Pacific train.
Date:: [between 1930-1939?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Governor Frank Merriam inspects a bed in a hotel, California, 1934-1939

Description:: Governor Frank Merriam (left) lifts up a mattress and sheet as another man observes.
Date:: [1934/1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Helen Gattman, Mrs. Frank W. Egan, and Shirle Hilf, members of the Philanthropy and Civics Club Juniors pose next to a tree, 1935

Description:: Helen Gattman, Peggy (Margaret) Egan, and Shirle Hilf, members of the Philanthropy and Civics Club Juniors pose next to a tree. One woman holds a cake, one holds a basket. The third sits on the floor next to another basket and a gift box.
Date:: [circa December 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Governor Frank Merriam votes at a polling place, California, 1934-1939

Description:: Governor Frank Merriam holds a ballot and stands in front of a voting booth at a poling place.
Date:: [1934-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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