Genre: cellulose nitrate film and news photographs / Subject: Railroad trains--American--California--Los Angeles - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. upon arrival, Los Angeles, 1932

Date:: [circa 1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowd gathered near Southern Pacific "Prosperity Special" train, Los Angeles, 1922

Description:: Crowd of men, women, and children on dirt area near Southern Pacific "Prosperity Special" train, showing number 3668, two men standing on top of train
Date:: 1922
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Crowd gathered near Southern Pacific "Prosperity Special" train, Los Angeles, 1922

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, July 1, 1922, Thousands See Giant Engines, “Prosperity Special” Reaches Los Angeles, Leviathans of Rail Brought by Southern Pacific,Will be Used to Haul Trains Over Mountains, Monsters of Rail Here to Serve. Cheered by thousands lining the tracks in Southern California towns as it madeits way into Los Angeles, the Southern Pacific Prosperity Special of twenty new Leviathans of the rails reached the city last night and was parked in the Figueroa-street switch at Exposition Park. …
Date:: 1922
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Commander Benjamin Orames, General Edward J. Higgins and Colonel Arthur Daniel Jackson of the Salvation Army arrive in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: This photograph may be associated with the article, “Gen. Higgins Welcomed: World-for-God Move Brings Salvation Army ex-Head to Southland,” Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 1936: A1.
Date:: September 18, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Robert Lance departs for St. Louis, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Description:: Teenager Robert Lance relates his journey train-hopping throughout the United States.
Date:: December-January 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Vice President Charles Dawes disembarking from a train during a visit to Los Angeles, September 1925

Description:: Charles Gates Dawes was an American banker, general, diplomat, and Republican politician who was the 30th vice president of the United States during the Calvin Coolidge administration from 1925 to 1929. This photograph was likely taken during a visit to Los Angeles from September 11-15, 1925, where Dawes was advocating for changes in United States Senate procedures. In this photo, Dawes is seen disembarking from a train.
Date:: [between September 11-15, 1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Runner Glenn Cunningham and his coach H.W. "Bill" Hargiss unboarding the Chief, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: This photograph is very similar to another one of Glenn Cunningham taken by Fred Coffey and captioned "Mile Marauder Arrives," Los Angeles Times, 20 Jun. 1934: A9.
Date:: [June 19, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Coffey, Fred Everett, 1891-1947
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lou Henry Hoover and Herbert Hoover wave to crowd, Los Angeles, ca. 1928

Description:: Lou Henry Hoover, on the far left, and Herbert Hoover, on the far right, greet a crowd. they are aboard a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train.
Date:: [circa 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Herbert Hoover greets crowd gathered at train, Southern California, ca. 1928

Description:: This photograph was likely taken during Herbert Hoover's campaign stop in Los Angeles before embarking on a trip to South America.
Date:: [circa 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Attendees view the Burlington Zephyr train at Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "CITY WILL VIEW NEW TYPE TRAIN: Burlington's Zephyr at Exposition Park Today President Budd Reports on Mountain Climbing Record Maker First to Come Using Short Route," Los Angeles Times, 22 Jun. 1934: A2
Date:: [circa June 22, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Runner Glenn Cunningham in front of the Chief, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: This photograph is very similar to another one of Glenn Cunningham taken by Fred Coffey and captioned "Mile Marauder Arrives," Los Angeles Times, 20 Jun. 1934: A9.
Date:: [June 19, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Coffey, Fred Everett, 1891-1947
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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J. H. Voorhees, William M. Hargest, Alexander Armstrong, William C. Ramsey, Murray M. Shoemaker, and Charles Hardin arrive by train, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Lawyers gather for a conference to discuss statewide uniform laws.
Date:: July 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus addresses an increase in Technicolor, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Close up of this photograph appears with the article, "Technicolor to Expand," Los Angeles Times, 13 May 1936: 15.
Date:: May 20, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Herbert Hoover leaving Pacific Southwest Exposition, Long Beach, 1928

Description:: Republican presidential nominee Herbert Hoover undertook a day-long trip throughout southern California on August 17, 1928. He visited Santa Barbara, Glendale, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, and San Bernardino. This photo was him leaving Long Beach with men following behind him in hats. Onlookers watch him leave from the shore.
Date:: August 17, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Introduction of Union Pacific's M-10000 streamliner at East Los Angeles station, Commerce, 1934

Description:: [Duplicate of uclamss_1429_3997, which is a cleaner print.]
Date:: October 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Newlyweds Sally Clark and George X. McLanahan prepare to go on their honeymoon, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Standing outside of the train, Sally wears a fur jacket and clutches a book in her arms. Beside her George smokes a cigarette.
Date:: December 6, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

San Pedro Municipal Building under construction, San Pedro, 1928

Description:: Location: Harbor Boulevard and 7th Street, San Pedro. Architects: Albert C. Martin, John C. Austin, John Parkinson.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Child actor Jackie Kelk and his kitten arrive by train to Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: This photograph may be associated with the article, “Universal Considers Russ Colombo in ‘Show Boat;’ Studio, Theater News and Gossip: CROONER MAY GET STAR ROLE Jackie Kelk, Helen Westley Sign for Film Work Four Young Ladies Selected for ‘Eight Girls in Boat’ Paul Lukas Chosen to Play in ‘By Candlelight’,” Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 1933.
Date:: August 25, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Herbert Hoover arrives in Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: A similar photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the headline, "Thousands Greet Herbert Hoover During One-Day's Visit to Southland,” Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug 1928: 8.
Date:: August 17, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Union Pacific Streamliner about to depart on a record-breaking trip to New York, Commerce, 1934

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times articles, "Record-Smashing Run of Streamline Train Tomorrow to Write Railroad History: Covered Wagon Trail Will See Speed Demon: Old and Colorful Chapter in Romance of Transportation to End as Blunt-Nosed Arrow Darts Out Into Night," 27 Oct. 1934: A4; "Streamline Train Here to Make Test Run Test: Union Pacific Officials Arrive in City as Passengers on Company's New Speed Equipment," 20 Oct. 1934: A1; “Tomorrow’s ‘Iron Horse’ Draws Throng: Rail Rocket Off Tonight: Union Pacific’s Streamliner Speedster To Start Sixty-Hour Trip to New York at 10 o’Clock,” 22 Oct. 1934: A2; “Rail Chiefs Ride New Flyer: Streamline Train Here To Make Test Run East: Union Pacific Officials Arrive in City as Passengers on Company’s New Speed Equipment,” 20, Oct. 1934: A1.
Date:: October 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. upon arrival, Los Angeles, 1932

Crowd gathered near Southern Pacific "Prosperity Special" train, Los Angeles, 1922

Crowd gathered near Southern Pacific "Prosperity Special" train, Los Angeles, 1922

Commander Benjamin Orames, General Edward J. Higgins and Colonel Arthur Daniel Jackson of the Salvation Army arrive in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1936

Robert Lance departs for St. Louis, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Vice President Charles Dawes disembarking from a train during a visit to Los Angeles, September 1925

Runner Glenn Cunningham and his coach H.W. "Bill" Hargiss unboarding the Chief, Los Angeles, 1934

Lou Henry Hoover and Herbert Hoover wave to crowd, Los Angeles, ca. 1928

Herbert Hoover greets crowd gathered at train, Southern California, ca. 1928

Attendees view the Burlington Zephyr train at Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 1934

Runner Glenn Cunningham in front of the Chief, Los Angeles, 1934

J. H. Voorhees, William M. Hargest, Alexander Armstrong, William C. Ramsey, Murray M. Shoemaker, and Charles Hardin arrive by train, Los Angeles, 1935

Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus addresses an increase in Technicolor, Los Angeles, 1936

Herbert Hoover leaving Pacific Southwest Exposition, Long Beach, 1928

Introduction of Union Pacific's M-10000 streamliner at East Los Angeles station, Commerce, 1934

Newlyweds Sally Clark and George X. McLanahan prepare to go on their honeymoon, Los Angeles, 1938

San Pedro Municipal Building under construction, San Pedro, 1928

Child actor Jackie Kelk and his kitten arrive by train to Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1933

Herbert Hoover arrives in Los Angeles, 1928

Union Pacific Streamliner about to depart on a record-breaking trip to New York, Commerce, 1934

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