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"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1933

Description:
The "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," float has a "National Orange Show" floral sign on the side with a giant orange on wheels as a coach, driven by Mary Jayne Shorett, as Goldilocks, and pulled by the bears, with youths dressed as pages standing at the front of the float. A floral sign at the front of the float reads "San Bernardino." The float is seen at the intersection of Colorade Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd. The float was sponsored by the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
January 2, 1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1933

Dancing Chinese lion during festival in Chinatown, Los Angeles, circa 1920-1939

Description:
Dancing Chinese lion during festival in Chinatown on unpaved street with spectators on the sidewalk. The man supporting the front holds the lion's head high above his own head and is smiling. There is allot of dust or smoke in the foreground. A sign on a commercial building reads: "Eastern Grocery Co."
Date:
[circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Dancing Chinese lion during festival in Chinatown, Los Angeles, circa 1920-1939

"Enchanted Lands" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1935

Description:
The "Enchanted Lands" float features a large floral replica of the California Building (a Spanish Colonial building designed for the by architect Bertram Goodhue for the 1915-1917 Panama–California Exposition held in San Diego to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal) with a bell tower and dome reproduced with yellow, white and bronze chrysanthemums. A sign on the side of the float reads "San Diego, World Exposition City, 1935." On the visible corners of the float are float riders in costume with decorations featuring (L to R) a Spanish-American mission, a Chinese bridge, and a South Seas palm. The Goodhue Flagpole at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. is visible behind the float.
Date:
January 1, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Enchanted Lands" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1935

Advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program, circa 1935

Description:
Page from a booklet advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program. Actors Bartlett Robinson, Charles Anderson, and Victoria Vola are featured in costume. The Sunday Players originated in Colorado Springs before their program garnered national attention and received a three-year contract from Merten's and Price, Inc., of Los Angeles.
Date:
[circa 1935]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program, circa 1935

Handwritten notes regarding dance, orchestra, and people in costume, 1934

Description:
Side 1 text reads: Mr. Griney [?] Will you please arrange to have the city's photographer at Dance next Sat. eve about 8:00 as we want photo of Orchestra to run in papers next week. Thank you! Mildred Beattie, phone 22235. National Real Estate Jul Aug 1934. Side 2 text reads: Mrs J Edgar Brown, Gay Nineties, in gate, also well. Mrs Cornett, Early Spanish bride, By well. Mrs. Agnes Blackburn, Italian Peasant, By well. Mrs. Hugh Jones, Chair, Gypsy with bands. Mrs. Tracy Heinell [?], Puritan, by self. Mrs LeRoy Raymond, Pioneer, Teacup park [?]. Mrs Dan Daniels Holoku Costume, Honolulu (Chair Daniels)
Date:
1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Handwritten notes regarding dance, orchestra, and people in costume, 1934

Advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program, circa 1935

Description:
Page from a booklet advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program. Actors Victoria Vola and John Prince are featured in costume as Mary Magdalene and Moses, respectively. The Sunday Players originated in Colorado Springs before their program garnered national attention and received a three-year contract from Merten's and Price, Inc., of Los Angeles.
Date:
[circa 1935]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Advertisement for the Sunday Players radio program, circa 1935