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Charles F. Abbott of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Charles F. Abbott of American Institute of Steel Construction cropped portrait. Photo appears with the article, "STRESS STEEL'S PART IN WORLD: Engineers Arrive Here for Series of Addresses Advancement of Commodity in Building Outlined Advantage of Local Product Over Foreign Shown," Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 1926: A1.
Date:
[circa March 30, 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Charles F. Abbott of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Los Angeles, 1926

Irwin H. Rice presumably at a meeting for the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:
Irwin H. Rice presumably at a meeting for the Merchants and Manufacturers Association with two unknown men. Photo appears with the article "Retiring and New Heads of Merchants and Manufacturers Tell Value of American Plan: INDUSTRIAL FREEDOM SEEN CAUSE OF CITY'S GROWTH Retiring Head of Merchants' Body Urges Fair Play for Labor; Hundreds at Banquet," Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 1925: B1.
Date:
1925
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Irwin H. Rice presumably at a meeting for the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, Los Angeles, 1925

George Bierman signing papers at his desk, Los Angeles, 1926-1931

Description:
George R. Bierman was promoted from within the ranks of Union Pacific Railroad. He began as a file clerk in Omaha and worked his way up to "the boss of passenger business at the Los Angeles end of the line." His promotion was reported in "Rail Agent Rises from Mail Clerk: George R. Bierman Named to Success Col. Tom Peck With Union Pacific," Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 1926: A13.
Date:
[between 1926-1931]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
George Bierman signing papers at his desk, Los Angeles, 1926-1931

Car manufacturer Earle C. Anthony with sales manager Ralph E. Macduff and another man, Los Angeles, circa 1924

Description:
Earle C. Anthony (right) was an American businessman and philanthropist who worked in broadcasting and automobiles. He worked as the sole Californian distributor of Packard cars. The person identified as "Ralph" on the negative sleeve is probably Earle C. Anthony Co.'s general sales manager Ralph E. Macduff. The two were reported on in "Four-Month Car Output Mark Falls: Unprecedented Number of Autos Produced Keep Factory Busy," Los Angeles Times, 13 May, 1928: G5.
Date:
[between 1924-1929]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Car manufacturer Earle C. Anthony with sales manager Ralph E. Macduff and another man, Los Angeles, circa 1924

"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Louis D. Beaumont co-founded the May Company Department Stores. He was called "Commodore" because of his affinity for yachting. He started a general store in Colorado with his two brothers, later joining brother-in-law David May to form the May Shoe and Clothing Co., predecessor of the nationwide May Department Store chain. He retired from the May Co. in 1912 but remained a vice-president until his death. Beaumont's visit to Los Angeles was reported on in "David May To Be Here for Winter: Merchant Who Controls Hamburger's is One of World's Leaders," Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1923: II6.
Date:
November 20, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Six men at the opening for the educational display of the Colorado River Project, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:
A group of men standing in front of a sign that reads "Colorado River Water Metropolitan Aqueduct." Everyone is holding up a glass of water. This photograph was taken at the opening for the educational display for the Colorado River Aqueduct. From left to right, William P. Whitsett, William Mulholland, Frank E. Weymouth, H. A. Van Norman, John G. Bullock, and Franklin Thomas. Photo appears with the article, "John G. Bullock's Rise to City Leadership Saga of Triumph for American Creed: Merchant's Career Tale of Courageous Life," Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 1933: A2.
Date:
September 29, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Six men at the opening for the educational display of the Colorado River Project, Los Angeles, 1931

Walter P. Chrysler, Perry H. Greer, and A. C. Robbins posing in front of a Chrysler Six, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:
Chrysler P. Walter, founder of the Chrysler Corporation, in the center with Perry H. Greer and A. C. Robbins, of the Greer-Robbins Company, standing in front of a Chrysler Six. The Greer-Robbins Company was the distributor of Chrysler automobiles in Southern California. Perry H. Greer was head of the company and A. C. Robbins was the secretary treasurer.
Date:
1924
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Walter P. Chrysler, Perry H. Greer, and A. C. Robbins posing in front of a Chrysler Six, Los Angeles, 1924

"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Louis D. Beaumont co-founded the May Company Department Stores. He was called "Commodore" because of his affinity for yachting. He started a general store in Colorado with his two brothers, later joining brother-in-law David May to form the May Shoe and Clothing Co., predecessor of the nationwide May Department Store chain. He retired from the May Co. in 1912 but remained a vice-president until his death. Beaumont's visit to Los Angeles was reported on in "David May To Be Here for Winter: Merchant Who Controls Hamburger's is One of World's Leaders," Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1923: II6.
Date:
November 20, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Elwood S. Brown, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Portrait photograph of Elwood S. Brown. Brown was the Vice-President and Executive Officer of The National Amateur Athletic Association of America. Photo appears with the article, "Local Body of N.A.A.F. is Organized: Elwood S. Brown, Executive Officer of New Organization, Oversees Forming of Southern California Branch; Weaver and Glenn Named Officers," Los Angeles Times, 21 Jul. 1923: III1.
Date:
1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Elwood S. Brown, Los Angeles, 1923