Photograph of Air Force Capt. Albert F. Hegenberger. Hegenberger was a relatively famous American pilot primarily based out of Hawaii. In 1935, he was awarded the Collier Trophy for outstanding contribution to aviation by President Roosevelt.
From a group of 4 Posters relating to Eric Gill from the collection of Rene Hague. Poster reads, “Annual Meeting of the Catholic Fund for Homeless & Destitute Men…Mr. Eric Gill will speak…”
Ornate 1888 horse-shoe-shaped shell art wreath made by poet Ina Donna Coolbrith in upper left corner. In upper right corner is a portrait of Ina Donna Coolbrith which is the frontispiece of her book Songs from the Golden Gate, 1895. The lower portion of the page is an article discussing In Coolbrith making the wreath ["Heirloom Shows Poetess' Art," Los Angeles Times, October 12, 1953]. At the time of this photograph the wreath belonged to the Perrys' nephew John H. Crum of Santa Monica. The shell wreath is an example of Victorian era domestic crafts.
Upper left side of page has portrait of an older Ina Donna Coolbrith. Lower left side of page has poem "A New Leaf" and handwritten note by Ms. Coolbrith. Right side of page is a newspaper article on Ms.Coolbrith's thoughts on romance, art, and California.
Carla Jenssen was referred to as a baroness and author of multiple espionage stories, some of which became motion pictures. She claimed to have connections to the British secret service, and the king of Denmark.
Carla Jenssen was referred to as a baroness and author of multiple espionage stories, some of which became motion pictures. She claimed to have connections to the British secret service, and the king of Denmark.
Two pictures of baby Rosita Dee Cornell, daughter of landscape architect Ralph D. Cornell, sitting and crawling on the ground outsidenext to a planting bed
Baby Rosita Dee Cornell, daughter of landscape architect Ralph D. Cornell, sitting on the ground outside by the side of a house next to a planting bed.
Woman, likely Betty Herrick, standing on the shore of beach, wearing a white bathing suit, with arms raised. Bathing suit has flower and leaf appliqués at the waist and shoulder, with a single diagonal shoulder strap. Beach is most likely in southern California. Seaweed is visible on beach, cliffs and palm trees are visible in background.
Woman, likely Betty Herrick, standing on the shore of beach, wearing a white bathing suit, with arms raised. Bathing suit has flower and leaf appliqués at the waist and shoulder, with a single diagonal shoulder strap. Beach is most likely in southern California. Seaweed is visible on beach, cliffs and palm trees are visible in background.
Woman, likely Betty Herrick, sitting on a beach, wearing a white bathing suit, with arms holding a large seashell to her ear. Bathing suit has flower and leaf appliqués at the shoulder and waist, with a single diagonal shoulder strap. Beach is most likely in southern California. Seaweed and driftwood are visible on beach; buildings, cliffs and palm trees are visible in background.
Woman, likely Betty Herrick, sitting on a beach, wearing a white bathing suit, with left arm holding a large seashell to her ear. Bathing suit has flower and leaf appliqué at the shoulder, with a single diagonal shoulder strap. Beach is most likely in southern California. Seaweed and driftwood are visible on beach; buildings, cliffs and palm trees are visible in background.
Woman, likely Betty Herrick, sitting on the shore of beach, wearing a white bathing suit, with arms holding a large seashell to her ear. Bathing suit has flower and leaf appliqués at the shoulder, with a single diagonal shoulder strap. Beach is most likely in southern California. Seaweed and driftwood are visible on beach, cliffs and palm trees are visible in background.
Bird's-eye group portrait of people gathered for Pioneer Day in Ocean Park. The women and girls are dressed as mid-19th century pioneers and the men are dressed in military-type uniforms.