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Zensaku Azuma in the cockpit of the plane he would fly from the United States to Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1930

Description:
Pilot Zensaku Azuma in the cockpit of his plane on which is painted "City of Tokyo / U.S.A. To Japan" and an inscription in Japanese. Azuma flew from Los Angeles to New York. He then had his plane shipped to London, from which he flew to Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Siberia, and then on to Korea and Japan. A similar image taken on the same occasion appears with the article "Dream Built on Chop Suey: Japanese Restaurant Man Ready to Fly Home as Climax to Years of Planning," Los Angeles Times, 4 Jun. 1930: A2.
Date:
June 15, 1930
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Zensaku Azuma in the cockpit of the plane he would fly from the United States to Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1930

Workmen clearing brick rubble from a sidewalk after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Description:
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 took place on March 10, with a magnitude of 6.4, causing widespread damage to buildings throughout Southern California. The epicenter was offshore, southeast of Long Beach on the Newport-Inglewood Fault. An estimated fifty million dollars' worth of property damage resulted, and 120 lives were lost.
Date:
March 1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Workmen clearing brick rubble from a sidewalk after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Workers clearing debris from a commercial street after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Description:
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 took place on March 10, with a magnitude of 6.4, causing widespread damage to buildings throughout Southern California. The epicenter was offshore, southeast of Long Beach on the Newport-Inglewood Fault. An estimated fifty million dollars' worth of property damage resulted, and 120 lives were lost.
Date:
1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Workers clearing debris from a commercial street after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Women standing on top of large sign letters saying "BEVERLY HILLS" at the La Cienega Blvd. waterworks, Beverly Hills, 1928

Description:
Women standing on top of big letters on the floor that say "BEVERLY HILLS" at the La Cienega Blvd. waterworks as a temporary identification mark for aviators. Others stand behind the women. This photograph may be related to the article, "Air Guide Dedicated by Suburb: Beverly Hills Opens rive for Municipal Airport as It Installs Large Sign," Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 1928: A11.
Date:
October 30, 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Women standing on top of large sign letters saying "BEVERLY HILLS" at the La Cienega Blvd. waterworks, Beverly Hills, 1928

West Orange Farm Center's agricultural display at the Orange County Fair, Orange County, 1930

Description:
Photograph of West Orange Farm Center's agricultural display at LA County Fair. There is a replica of Egyptian pyramids made out of oranges, a stone sphinx, sand, and some fake palm trees. Surrounding the display are various fruits and vegetables, which include grapes, avocados, corn, and more oranges.
Date:
[between September 5, 1930-October 5, 1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
West Orange Farm Center's agricultural display at the Orange County Fair, Orange County, 1930

Western Air Express biplane on display at an auto show, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:
View of a biplane parked in an exhibition hall. A sign above the plane a sign reads "Western Air Express." Two signs on the plane read: "Souvenir California Booster Letter, Ready for Air Mail East - 10 ¢" (lower left wing) , and "Airplane Trips 2 Free" (on the engine). Reported in "Fourteenth Annual Automobile Show Closes Tomorrow After Record Attendance: Air Mail Campaign Success is Recognized," Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 1927: 6.
Date:
[between February 26, 1927-March 6th, 1927]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Western Air Express biplane on display at an auto show, Los Angeles, 1927

Western Air Express biplane on display at an auto show, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:
View of a biplane in an exhibition hall. Tassels and fringe hang from the ceiling. To the upper left of the plane hangs a sign reading "Western Air Express." There are two signs on the plane itself: one on the lower left wing, reading "Souvenir California Booster Letter, Ready for Air Mail East - 10 ¢", and another on the engine body reading "Airplane Trips 2 Free." Reported in "Fourteenth Annual Automobile Show Closes Tomorrow After Record Attendance: Air Mail Campaign Success is Recognized," Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 1927: 6.
Date:
[between February 26, 1927-March 6th, 1927]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Western Air Express biplane on display at an auto show, Los Angeles, 1927

Wells J. Mosher, ex-confidential secretary to Mayor Porter, and his lawyer, Charles Ostrom, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:
Wells J. Mosher (left) and Charles W. Ostrom stand next to each other in a hallway. To the right of Ostrom is a wall calendar and a locked door. Behind them are a table and a radiator. On the wall behind them are several framed portraits, a sticker (?) portrait, and a sign for a barbecue. Mosher wears a suit, jacket unbuttoned, and had his hands crossed in front of him, holding a light-colored hat. A pencil and a pair of glasses is in his jacket pocket. Ostrom wears a tweed suit, jacket also unbuttoned, and has his hands clasped behind his back.
Date:
[July 7, 1932]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Wells J. Mosher, ex-confidential secretary to Mayor Porter, and his lawyer, Charles Ostrom, Los Angeles, 1932

Virginia Bruce Gilbert contemplates the attempted kidnapping of her child, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Parts of the note she is holding can be read. It states, “…if Miss Bruce were in town. She asked…address and telephone number and also stated she was in….and miss Bruce is in great danger. Miss Hall asked…in regard to a child and she stated ‘Yes, in regard to…’…(referring to SUSIE ANN GILBERT, daughter of Miss Bruce)…Mr. Moore states that Miss Hall was given to believe that this warning of a kidnap attempt of Miss Bruce’s child, SUSIE ANN GILBERT”.
Date:
February 26, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Virginia Bruce Gilbert contemplates the attempted kidnapping of her child, Los Angeles, 1936

Transfiguration of Christ on the mount, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Description:
The artist who created the design is Bernard Picart, a French draughtsman, engraver and book illustrator in Amsterdam, and the artist who created the print is Abraham de Blois, a Dutch engraver. The print contains titles of the subject in 6 languages: Greek, English, German, Latin French and Dutch. The biblical verse is identified on the print as Matthew XVII.
Date:
[between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Transfiguration of Christ on the mount, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Transcript of an interview between Asa Keyes and Lorraine Wiseman, page 3, 1926

Description:
Some text from the page: "Mr Keyes said he would have to call me later about that and asked if my sister had come. I told him I had seen my sister and that she saw the condition I was in and thought that he had been very severe with me and she did not think she could stand it. He asked me to go back to the Hotel and remain there until he called me. This was about 11:45. I remained."
Date:
August 21, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Transcript of an interview between Asa Keyes and Lorraine Wiseman, page 3, 1926

Transcript of an interview between Asa Keyes and Lorraine Wiseman, page 2, 1926

Description:
Some text from the letter: "Mrs. Wiseman further stated that she could and would bring three witnesses to prove that she was the person in the cottage. Mr. Keyes asked who they were, and she stated that she would bring them. Upon Mr. Keyes' later repeated inquiry as to who the witnesses were, Mrs. Wiseman informed him that one was her son in university, one was a dentist and another was the man who drove her to and fro."
Date:
August 21, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Transcript of an interview between Asa Keyes and Lorraine Wiseman, page 2, 1926

Timothy G. Turner, reporter for the Los Angeles Times, stands reading a newspaper, Los Angeles, 1939

Description:
Timothy G. Turner, reporter for the Los Angeles Times, stands with his back to the camera, holding a newspaper. His knees are slightly bent, and he faces an ajar door. He wears a hat and suit. Three pictures and a clock hang on the wall.
Date:
[between October 16, 1939 and November 20, 1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Timothy G. Turner, reporter for the Los Angeles Times, stands reading a newspaper, Los Angeles, 1939

Three men inspecting three cars up for the Public Administrator's auction, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Three unidentified men are inspecting three cars available for auction in the Public Administrator's storeroom. Part of a fourth car can be seen on the far right. In the background, a wire fence can be seen. Leftmost car is a 1930-1932 Cadillac, with a goddess hood ornament. It is being looked at by a man in a light colored brimmed hat and short sleeved shirt. Middle car is a Pontiac, circa 1933, with a Chief hood ornament. It is being looked at by a man with glasses and a shirt with rolled up sleeves, no hat. The third car is a Ford V8, circa 1935, being looked at by a man with a brimmed hat, a pipe in his mouth, a vest, and a shirt with rolled up sleeves.
Date:
August 8, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Three men inspecting three cars up for the Public Administrator's auction, Los Angeles, 1935

Three men, including Bill Spaulding and James D. Key, read a newspaper, while two other men stand by, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Five men are pictured, only James D. Key and William H. Spaulding are identified. One man holds a newspaper and is reading the front page while Key and Spaulding also are looking at the story. Key holds a flashlight to help light the newspaper. A Bullock's ad and crossword puzzle can be seen on the other pages. Key has a gun holstered on his hip. Spaulding has a cigarette in his mouth.
Date:
December 5, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Three men, including Bill Spaulding and James D. Key, read a newspaper, while two other men stand by, Los Angeles, 1935

Teacher and student advocate for school bonds to pay for a new school building, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Photograph of a teacher with a student holding a handmade sign that reads in English, “VOTE SCHOOL BONDS MARCH 20”. They are inside the tent that serves as the school’s classroom, which is the reason they are canvasing for school bonds. The Los Angeles Times newspaper reports indicate that school bonds would fund brand new fireproof and earthquake-proof buildings to house Los Angeles schools.
Date:
November 18, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Teacher and student advocate for school bonds to pay for a new school building, Los Angeles, 1935

Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Description:
The artist who created the design is Bernard Picart, a French draughtsman, engraver and book illustrator in Amsterdam, and the artist who created the print is Abraham de Blois, a Dutch engraver. The print contains titles of the subject in 6 languages: Greek, English, German, Latin French and Dutch. The biblical verse is identified on the print as Matthew XXVI: 26.
Date:
[between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

"Sunbeams of Orange" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1923

Description:
Orange Community Chamber of Commerce float titled "Sunbeams of Orange." Six women are seated on the float, which appears to represent a ship. Two men costumed as pages and holding banners stand on either side of the float. The banner on the left bears the message "Orange Community Chamber of Commerce," and the message on other banner reads "Sunbeams Orange." The house visible behind the float indicates that the photograph was taken before the parade had begun and is on Orange Grove, or on a side street near Orange Grove. Reported in PAGEANT BEAUTY'S OWN..." Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 1923: II:1.
Date:
January 1, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Sunbeams of Orange" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1923

Stephen stoned, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Description:
The artist who created the design is Bernard Picart, a French draughtsman, engraver and book illustrator in Amsterdam, and the artist who created the engraving is identified as "Breen." The print contains titles of the subject in 6 languages: Greek, English, German, Latin French and Dutch. The biblical verse is identified on the print as Acts VII: 58.
Date:
[between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Stephen stoned, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Spectators watching a fire at an Auto Show, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:
A crowd watches smoke billowing from what used to be the auto show exhibition tents. To the left a sign reads "Autoshow." Individuals cross the street to join the crowd. A long hose lies on the street. Reported in "Fire Sweeps Auto Show; Loss Totals $1,250,000: Spectators Escape Without Panic; Spark Makes Fiery Furnace of Cars Housed in Four Tents," Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 1929: 1.
Date:
March 5, 1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Spectators watching a fire at an Auto Show, Los Angeles, 1929

Solomon’s judgment between the harlots , 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Description:
The artist who created the design is Bernard Picart, a French draughtsman, engraver and book illustrator in Amsterdam, and the artist who created the engraving is Gillian van der Gouwen, a South Netherlandish engraver. The print contains titles of the subject in 3 languages: Hebrew, English, and German. The biblical verse is identified on the print as I Kings III:23.
Date:
[between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Solomon’s judgment between the harlots , 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Sketch of the new Pesterre storefront on Beverly Drive, 1929

Description:
Sketch for a Pesterre storefront in Beverly Hills. Written at the bottom left of is the name of the building, "Sidney Franklin, Beverly Drive Beverly Hills." Written on the bottom left is the name of the architect "Harry Hayden Whiteley." Photo appears with the article, "Through Artery Aids Building: Structures Follow Beverly Move," Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 1929: E16.
Date:
1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Sketch of the new Pesterre storefront on Beverly Drive, 1929

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

Six checks signed by Louis Berman, 1928

Description:
Evidence used during the bribery trial of former district attorney Asa Keyes. Six checks signed by Louis Berman dated in June and August of 1928. Four of the checks are made out to B. [Ben] Getzoff. A tailor shop employee testified that he saw Ben Getzoff give cash to Asa Keyes. Former district attorney Asa Keyes, was convicted of accepting a bribe from the Julian Petroleum Corporation in 1929.
Date:
1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Six checks signed by Louis Berman, 1928

Six checks signed by Louis Berman, 1928

Description:
Evidence used during the bribery trial of former district attorney Asa Keyes. Six checks signed by Louis Berman dated in June and August of 1928. Four of the checks are made out to B. [Ben] Getzoff. A tailor shop employee testified that he saw Ben Getzoff give cash to Asa Keyes. Former district attorney Asa Keyes, was convicted of accepting a bribe from the Julian Petroleum Corporation in 1929.
Date:
1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Six checks signed by Louis Berman, 1928

Sir Herbert Brown Ames with three students at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:
Sir Herbert Brown Ames with three students, (L-R) Chester Williams, Dorisadele Pomery, and Bill Henley, on the steps of Bovard Auditorium. The students hold document folders under their arms. An event poster reads "League of Nations Model Assembly, Fourteen Colleges and Universities of So. California Participating, Sir Herbert Brown Ames Guest Speaker Afternoon Session 2 to 6 Evening 7:30, Thur. Mar. 21 U.S.C. Bovard Auditorium, Tickets 25¢ On Sale at U.S.C. Student Store." Reported in "Model League Meeting Today: Student Proceedings Will be Like Those at Geneva...," Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 1929: A5. Sir Herbert Brown Ames was financial director of the League of Nations from 1919 to 1926.
Date:
March 21, 1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Sir Herbert Brown Ames with three students at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1929

Senator Alan Robbins and Howard Jarvis, Los Angeles, 1979

Description:
Politician and lobbyist Howard Jarvis with State Senator Alan Robbins at a news conference at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Jarvis held the conference to show support for Proposition 1, the proposed constitutional amendment designed to end court-ordered busing for desegregation purposes. The amendment was authored by Allan Robbins.
Date:
October 25, 1979
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Senator Alan Robbins and Howard Jarvis, Los Angeles, 1979

Second letter in Marty Rosen shooting investigation, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Letter was written to Larceny Bill. Marty Rosen appeared to be involved in some nefarious people and dealings. He discussed his plans to possibly come back to Brooklyn. In the letter he stated: "Did you find out of he went to his brother? If he did, then fuck him anyway with his brother, because if I am back in ... in another week or so, I'll just have to walk up to his brother's office with my rat-a-tat-tat and mow them all down, you know me bill Im built that way ---- on pencial & paper only-ha !ha!"
Date:
October 2, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Second letter in Marty Rosen shooting investigation, Los Angeles, 1935

San Bernardino's grape fountain exhibit at the Orange County Fair, Orange County, 1926

Description:
San Bernardino's grape fountain exhibit at the Orange County Fair. At the bottom of the fountain is a sign that reads, "San Bernardino County Produces one-fourth the Citrus Crop of the State." Photo appears with the article, "Some of the High Lights at the Orange County Fair," Los Angeles Times, 19. Sep. 1926: J9.
Date:
[between September 6, 1926 to September 11, 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
San Bernardino's grape fountain exhibit at the Orange County Fair, Orange County, 1926

Samson at his death kills his enemies, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Description:
The artist who created the design is Gerard Hoet, a Dutch painter and draftsman, and the artist who created the engraving is Andries van Buysen, a Dutch printmaker. The print contains titles of the subject in 6 languages: Hebrew, English, German, Latin French and Dutch. The biblical verse is identified on the print as Judges XVI:23-50.
Date:
[between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Samson at his death kills his enemies, 17th century engraving (photographed between 1920-1939)

Sailor in an outdoor kitchen for food relief after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Description:
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 took place on March 10, with a magnitude of 6.4, causing widespread damage to buildings throughout Southern California. The epicenter was offshore, southeast of Long Beach on the Newport-Inglewood Fault. An estimated fifty million dollars' worth of property damage resulted, and 120 lives were lost.
Date:
March 1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Sailor in an outdoor kitchen for food relief after the Long Beach earthquake, Southern California, 1933

Rose Marie Sheran, Eleanor Devin, Virginia Smith, and Kathryn MacKechnie of the Catholic Women's Club Juniors, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Left to right, Rose Marie Sheran, Eleanor Devin, Virginia Smith, Kathryn MacKechnie stand in a store. They are dressed for an outing, with Devin wearing a jacket and Smith and MacKechnie wearing fur-edged coats. All the women wear hats, with Smith also wearing a small veil. They stand in front of a table covered with a striped tablecloth and displaying lots of either polished stone or wood items like buttons, lamps, ashtrays, small bowls and cups, vases, and candlesticks. Behind them is a postcard display featuring photography by Burton Frasher, an animal skin, and hung paintings.
Date:
[circa April 14, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Rose Marie Sheran, Eleanor Devin, Virginia Smith, and Kathryn MacKechnie of the Catholic Women's Club Juniors, Los Angeles, 1936