Collage of newspaper clippings related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946). Clippings include the Daily Journal article, "Who Flew What First? It's a Feud, Suh, Between North Carolina and San Diego," 12 Apr. 1946 and an article from the Columbus Citizen dated April 12, 1946.
Citizen News Article: "The First to Fly," [16 Apr. 1946] and Daily Journal article: "Who Flew What First? It's a Feud, Suh, Between North Carolina and San Diego," [12 Apr. 1946] both related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
San Francisco Chronicle column: "Riptides by Robert O'Brien," [possibly dated 17 Apr. 1946], about the history of aviation in California, including aviator John Joseph Montgomery, the subject of Gallant Journey (1946).
New York Times article: "Hollywood Up in the Air," [24 Mar. 1946: 3], about aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
Herald Express article from April [21], 1946 related to related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946), which starred Glenn Ford.
Citizen News article: "Widow of San Diego's Aeronautical Pioneer Presents Priceless Document: Mrs. Montgomery to Visit Site of Mate's First Flight," [13 Apr. 1946], about Regina Cleary Montgomery, widow of aviator John Joseph Montgomery (subject of Gallant Journey). The article mentions that Mrs. Montgomery had been to the set of the movie, which was filmed and released in 1946.
Cincinnati Enquirer article: "Wellman Plans to Make Movie Biography of Man Who Flew Plane Prior to Wrights," [3 Feb. 1946] related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
San Francisco Chronicle column: "Riptides by Robert O'Brien," [15 Apr. 1946], about the history of aviation in California, including aviator John Joseph Montgomery, the subject of Gallant Journey (1946).
Citizen News Article: "The First to Fly," [16 Apr. 1946] about aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the filming the Columbia Pictures movie based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
Los Angeles Times article, "Glider Flight of 1905 in Southland Recalled," [24 Feb. 1946: 10] about aviator John Joseph Montgomery, the subject of Gallant Journey (1946).
The San Francisco News article, "S. F. Kin of Pioneer Airman Recount First Glider Flights," [21 Mar. 1946: 20], about aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
Collage of newspaper clippings related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946). Clippings include the Columbus Citizen article, "Looks Like Small Child," [31 Mar. 1946], Miami Herald article, "Wellman is Film Pooh-Bah," [24 Mar. 1946], and a clipping from the Burbank Review dated April 10, 1946.
Article related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946). The source of the article is not listed, nor is the date. The headline reads, "The Wright Brothers Have Very Loyal Fan," with the byline, "By Virginia MacPherson, UP Hollywood Correspondent."
The San Francisco News article, "S. F. Kin of Pioneer Airman Recount First Glider Flights," [21 Mar. 1946: 20], about aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
San Jose Evening News article: "Montgomery is Paid Tribute at Ceremony," [30 Apr. 1946: 4] which is about a monument on the University of Santa Clara campus dedicated to aviator John Joseph Montgomery, the subject of Gallant Journey (1946).
Article entitled, "Aviation News and Views" by Edgar Bauman, which is related to aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
Los Angeles Times column: "Leeside by Lee Shippey," [2 Apr. 1946: A4] about aviator John Joseph Montgomery and the Columbia Pictures film based on his life: Gallant Journey (1946).
Newsweek National Affairs column on the incident of race discrimination by the West Side Tennis Club against Ralph Bunche, Jr., son of UN diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ralph J. Bunche. Article includes an AP photo of Ralph Bunche, Jr. with the caption: "...as Ralph Bunche Jr. found out".
Text from newspaper caption: Bowdoin overwhelmed -- Lorenzo Bowdoin was cited by Women's Sunday Morning Breakfast Club for his contributions to the community for the past 50 years at its "This is Your Life" program Sunday. From left: Mrs. Theresa Lindsay, club president; Bowdoin; Fay Jackson, who narrated the story of Bowdoin's life; and Frances Vaughn, his daughter. [newspaper not identified]
Portraits and brief biographical notes on 16 African American. Left to right, and top to bottom: Composer-William Grant Still, Labor Leader-A. Philip Randolph, United States Congress Representative-Arthur Mitchell, Architect-Paul R. Williams, Baritone-Paul Robeson, Writer-Claude McKay, Soldier-Benjamin O. Davis, Contralto-Marian Anderson, Educator-Robert R. Moton, Writer-Langston Hughes, Tycoon-Charles C. Spaulding, Sociologist-W.E.B. Du Bois, Scientist-George Washington Carver, Communist-James Ford, Lawyer-Eunice [Carter] Smith, Musician-Edward K. “Duke” Ellington.
Frank was a musician and vaudeville performer, who, along with his wife and sons, formed two popular troupes. The first was Morton and Mudge, with his wife, Augusta. The second was the Mudge Morton Trio, which including not only his wife, but his two sons, Leland and Carl. Carl later became known as Charles Morton, one of the most popular stars of the late silent film era.
State governors and the Secretary of War stand in a row and pose for a picture. From left to right, they are: William Stephens, former Governor of California; Gov. Rolph, Gov Paul V. McNutt of Indiana, Gov. George White of Ohio, Gov. C. Ben Ross of Idaho, Gov. Theodore F. Green of Rhode Island, Gov. Guy B. Park of Missouri, Gov. F. H. Cooney of Montana, Gov. Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut, Gov. John G. Winant of New Hampshire, Gov. Ibra C. Blackwood of South Carolina, and George H. Dern, Secretary of War.
The two articles that are showcased here from the Los Angeles Examiner are "Mexico Sent $1,000,000 to Push Anti-U.S. Revolt in Nicaragua" and "Calles Financed Red Propaganda".
In the photograph are, left to right, Bill Drankhan, and married couple Elaine Terry Kirschke and Jack Kirschke. In 1967 Jack Kirschke was prosecuted for the double murder of ELaine and Bill.
In 1926 evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappeared from Venice Beach in California for 5 weeks. Thought to have drowned, she emerged in Mexico, claiming to have been kidnapped. A grand jury investigation indicated that she had actually been staying with a former employee, Kenneth Ormiston. The case against McPherson was finally dismissed.
The three Los Angeles Examiner Articles titled in the photo are "Calles' Order Giving $100,000 to British Coal Strikers", "Records Show Calles Shared Russia's Dream of 'Red' China", and "Big Sums Spent Kindling Sentiment Against U.S."
The two Los Angeles Examiner articles are titled "Mexico Financial Aid helped back British Coal Walkout during 1926" and "Calles Financed Chinese Radicals."
Plutarco Elías Calles, the 40th President of Mexico, was known for supporting economically and politically liberal movements in South America branded as Communist movements by the U.S. These articles talk about him supporting Soviet Union efforts monetarily and gun-smuggling.
Plutarco Elías Calles, the 40th President of Mexico, gave $10,000 in support to liberal forces that clashed with conservative forces and the U.S. in a civil war that flared in Nicaragua in 1927.
Some of the article titles included in this photo are as follows: "Mexico Sought Japan's Assistance, Draft of Proposed Treaty Shows" and "Mexico Sought Assistance of Japanese in Propose Treaty."
The two Los Angeles Examiner articles in the photo are titled "Calles Paid Communist Agitator in Guatemala" and "Hand of Old World Power Shown Backing Mexico".
Aimee McPherson convinced her followers to purchase real estate for Angelus Temple and was being charged with a fraud suit for taking commission on the transaction.
Edmund Waller 'Ted' Gale joined the Los Angeles Times in 1907 until he left in 1934 in a dispute over editorial policy. From there he went to the Los Angeles Examiner. Gale was also the man who created the iconic "Miss Los Angeles".
clippings of newspaper article from the Los Angeles Times focusing on a protest in West Hollywood, California in response to the veto of Assembly Bill 101 (October 5, 1991).
clippings of newspaper article from the Los Angeles Times focusing on a protest in Westwood, California in response to the veto of Assembly Bill 101 (October 6, 1991).
Flyer advertising a demonstration in Woodland Hills, California, civil disobedience training sessions, and a pre-action rally. Translated in English and Spanish. Action sponsored by a coalition of local activist groups, including ACT UP LA, Queer Nation LA, The Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center of Los Angeles, among many others listed on the flyer (1991).
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Educator's Work Brings Distinction From Aboard; Honor Paid Von KleinSmid; French Decoration for Aiding Learning Pinned on Educator at Notable Biltmore Gathering." Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 1928: pg. A1.
Picture of a Los Angeles Examiner paper wit hthe title "Mahan Captured!" This headline related to William Mahan, who was charged with kidnapping and ransom.
Plutarco Elías Calles, the 40th President of Mexico, gave $10,000 in support to liberal forces that clashed with conservative forces and the U.S. in a civil war that flared in Nicaragua in 1927.
Some of the titles of articles that are included in the photograph are as follows: "How calles Started Anti-U.S. Revolution in Nicaragua", "Calles Balked at $250,000 for Senator, but Sent $100,000", and "Records Show Calles Ordered $100,000 Paid Arbiter of U.S. Claims".
Photograph printed in news clipping shows, from left to right, Commander Ernest M. Pace, Henry H. Wetzel, Rear-Admiral William A. Moffett, Captain Alonzo H. Woodbine and Lieutenant Esten B. Koger posing during a visit to the Douglas Aircraft Company at Clover Field. The group stands in a row at center. W. A. Moffett, A. H. Woodbine and E. B. Koger all don their military uniforms. The group stands in front of a United States Coast Guard airplane.
Related to the article, "City Attracts Traffic Study. St. Louis Officials Arrive to Get Pointers. Methods Here Declared to be Outstanding. Los Angeles Lauded, for Its Progressive Program." Los Angeles Times, 7 Sept. 1930: A1.
From the article: "The American motor girl has to thank the French manufacturers for all sorts of convenient novelties in the way of motoring apparel. Motor fashions have not been standing still. First, automobile togs..."
Editorial page of Los Angeles Examiner with titles such as "Must be Clear Right of Way for Popular Terminal Verdict", and "What Money Can't Buy" that touch on topics such as new traffic laws and boyhood.
Plutarco Elías Calles, the 40th President of Mexico, gave $10,000 in support to liberal forces that clashed with conservative forces and the U.S. in a civil war that flared in Nicaragua in 1927.
Picture of a partial Los Angeles Examiner newspaper clipping titled, "Murder Gun Identified!" Only the top right section of the front page is photographed. This article is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch.
Picture of a partial Los Angeles Examiner newspaper clipping titled, "Gun Witness!" Only the top right section of the front page is photographed. This article is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch.
Picture of a newspaper clipping titled, "Gun Stock Part of Weapon in Slaying." The top part of the clipping has a phot of two boys and man, that is unrelated to the article. The headline is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch.
Picture of a Los Angeles Examiner newspaper with the headline, "Mystery Note Bombshell to Burch." The headline is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch.
Picture of a Los Angeles Examiner newspaper with the headline, "Arthur Burch Confessed to Examiner Reporter." The headline is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch.
Image of a Los Angeles Examiner article titled "I Killed Kennedy, But Am Not a Murderer, He is Quoted As Saying." This article is related to the trial of Arthur C. Burch. The newspaper clipping is on top of another paper numbers on the left and some editing notes written on the side.
Photo is of collage of numerous newspaper clippings announcing a show by a Latin-American performance troupe led by Elisa Garcia Lopez. The performance was during the Sept. 5, 1957 show of Symphonies by the Sea at Santa Monica High School.
First clipping: "On With The Dance, Terpsichorean Marathon, Culver City to Ocean Park. With five photographs. 1. Helen Bruce, seated with feet in front of her, captioned: Pretty Helen Bruce feels rather worn and her shoes look that way after 24 hours of dancing on the highway in training for a marathon dance from Culver City to Ocean Park tomorrow. 2. Dot Harris and Stanley Whyler dancing, captioned: Dot Harris and Stanley Whyler take a hill and a turn "on high," while a friend cheers them on. They will vie with some 50 other couples in the marathon dance of six miles. 3. Clown on stilts among crowd of dancing couples, captioned: Many champion marathon dancers from many parts of the country will compete with "local talent" from Los Angeles and the Bay district in the highway endurance dance. This picture shows a flock of the entrants training along the beach walk at Ocean Park. [This photograph is image uclamss_1300_1558] 4. Five shoes, soles of three visible, captioned: The dancers will "hop off" at 5 p. m. tomorrow from Culver City in the second annual World's Endurance Dancing championship and the leaders are expected to check in at the Egyptian ballroom around 9 p. m. This photo indicates some prizes may go for new shoes. 5. Couple dancing, captioned: These dancers making a gaudy left turn are in too much of a hurry to stick out a hand. Only experienced dancers are accepted.
Includes colored drawing of camels, soldiers, rocks, and joshua trees, with caption: Romance Still Clings to Old Drum Barracks, Headquarters in 1862 for Uncle Sam's Picturesque Experiment With the "Dromedary Express." "Drum Barracks" is circled in pencil.
This image is a rephotograph of a picture of Gloria Udelle Kerruish holding roses, alongside an article entitled "Veterans Will See Talent", which describes Mrs. Kerruish organizing a pre-Christmas variety show in Santa Monica for veterans.
Numerous pictures and newspaper clippings covering June Moss, staring in the operas "Martha" and "Elixir of Love". Other accompanying actors are also seen.
Numerous pictures and newspaper clippings covering June Moss, staring in the operas "Martha" and "Elixir of Love". Other accompanying actors are also seen.
This negative is grouped with negatives of 1000 Palms Ranch, a desert oasis near Thousand Palms. Paul P. Wilhelm inherited the property from his father, lived there from 1935-1993, and operated it as a desert resort. He housed San Jacinto Tunnel workers during the three-year construction project. The property is now the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve in the Coachella Valley Reserve.
This negative is grouped with negatives of 1000 Palms Ranch, a desert oasis near Thousand Palms. Paul P. Wilhelm inherited the property from his father, lived there from 1935-1993, and operated it as a desert resort. His resort was one of the camp sites for the "Vaqueros del Desierto" event.
Article titled, “Florence Timmerhoff…an Operatic Discovery,” undated. Clipping includes a photograph of the opera singer. The article mostly discusses Timmerhoff’s vocal abilities and stage presence. Also describes her work with multiple opera companies.
Page with collection of newspaper clippings about Santa Monica Civic Music Guild performances. Performers pictured mentioned in the articles include Alicia Mowat (Maraccini) (ballet student), Doris Rizzo (lyric soprano) and Julia Stuart. . The newspaper, not identified, is possibly a Santa Monica publication.
Clipping of an article with information about the history of California newspapers, early California statehood, and the use of newspapers to distribute early California proclamations, laws, and orders.
Text of newspaper article reads, in part: Vandals Mutilate World War Relic. Nungesser Insignia Cut From Fuselage of Famous Plane. One of the priceless relics of the World war, a fighting plane flown by Captain Charles Nungesser, the French ace, has been mutilated by one of the grossest instances of vandalism to come to the attention of police ... Working with a sharp knife, the vandal cut from the side of the fuselage the famous Nungesser emblem ... Removal of the entire panel was not noted until a few days ago and makes the plane almost worthless. Handwritten on clipping: Santa Monica, California, 3/16/31
This page contains information on Bartlett's arrival in Syria, where he is confronted with the use of American automobiles and other Western infrastructure, such as paved roads. This page has an image of an American automobile with Ancient Roman aqueducts in the background. There is also the image of two children walking hand in hand to school along the road Christ walked to Calvary.
This page contains information on Bartlett's arrival in Syria, where he is confronted with the use of American automobiles and other Western infrastructure, such as paved roads. This page has an image of an American automobile with Ancient Roman aqueducts in the background. There is also the image of two children walking hand in hand to school along the road Christ walked to Calvary.
This image is a copy of a page of an article, "A Californian in the Holy Land", written by Adelbert Bartlett in 1929. This article covers his trip through Beirut, Jerusalem, and Palestine. He traveled with a professor, who is not named. Various locals guided them on their trip, as documented in article. Once arriving in Beirut via ship, they traveled primarily by car.
Article titled, "British Blitkrieg Dreamed Years Ago," Evening Outlook, undated. The article discusses a sketch depicting German paratroopers invading an English port. The sketch was originally published in the German magazine, "Ueber Land und Meer" in 1895. An additional sketch illustrates a similar plan of attack devised by Napoleon in 1804 - though his plot involved creating a tunnel under the English channel through which soldiers would march.
A notice for this production, conducted by Gaylord Browne and performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, appears in the Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 1957: F8
Page with collection of newspaper clippings about Santa Monica Civic Music Guild performances. Performers pictured mentioned in the articles include Alicia Mowat (ballet student) and Doris Rizzo (lyric soprano). The newspaper, not identified, is possibly a Santa Monica publication.
Page with collection of newspaper clippings about Santa Monica Civic Music Guild performances. Performers pictured mentioned in the articles include Alicia Mowat (ballet student) and Doris Rizzo (lyric soprano). The newspaper, not identified, is possibly a Santa Monica publication.
Article torn from newspaper, "Old West Enmities Dropped, Ex-Gun Toters Meet at Book Discussion," describing meeting of Thomas Rynning, former head of Arizona Rangers, and Emmett Dalton, former bank robber, in Beverly Hills, with photograph of Rynning and Dalton at top
The National Music League began in 1924 as a not-for-profit bureau concerned with booking amateur classical musicians for concert work. The league was based in New York City. Article citation: Hunt, Morton B. "They Give the Kids a Chance." The Saturday Evening Post, May 10, 1952.