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Press release describing image of Major General Fechet at the National Aeronautical Exposition, 1928

Description:
Press release: Ch[eck Your] Credit*, "P & A Photos" 5011 (Los Angeles Bureau). Air Commander See Finish of Trans-Continental Race. Major General James E. Fechet, Chief of the Army Air Service arrived in Los Angles in time to see the finish of the Trans-Continental non stop flight, as the feature event of the National Aeronautical Exposition. Gen. Fechet said that an investigation would be made into the accident at Mines Field, in which Lt. J. J. Williams of the Army's "Three Musketeers" was fatally injured while stunting. Photo shows Major General James E. Fechet. (LA-FM 3) 9/13/28. [describes image ark no. 21198/zz002dd7g2]
Date:
September 13, 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Press release describing image of Major General Fechet at the National Aeronautical Exposition, 1928

Ronald Mansbridge shows display case of rare books at Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Photograph of Ronald Mansbridge, representative of the Cambridge University Press, with the Rare Book Exhibition at the downtown Central Library of the Los Angeles Public Library. In the display case there are some photos of old portraits, some rare books, and two informational signs in English. The small paper on the top reads, “Four centuries of printing, An exhibition of books printed at the University Press, Cambridge, England,” and the large panel underneath reads, “Cambridge University Press, In Past Centuries, Books by Erasmus, Newton, Harvey, Donne, Gray, Milton, King Hames I. In recent times, Kelvin, Jebb, ‘Q’, Jeans, Eddington, Rutherford, Whitehead. 1521-1931”.
Date:
July 9, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Ronald Mansbridge shows display case of rare books at Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, 1935

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

Kenneth G. Ormiston receiving radio from Detectives Charles Reimer and Ben Cohn, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1927

Description:
This photograph is very similar to another one that appears with the article, "Evangelist's Kidnaping Case History Replete with Sensations: CITY SHOCKED BY "DROWNING" Veil of Mystery Shrouded Disappearance Mexico Reappearance Set World Agog Court," Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 1927: A2.
Date:
January 10, 1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Kenneth G. Ormiston receiving radio from Detectives Charles Reimer and Ben Cohn, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1927

Colonel Harcourt Hervey, Captain John K. Miller, Oscar A. Trippet, Roy S. Stockton, and Brigadier General Walter P. Story with the Mayor's Trophy for marksmanship, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Left to right, Colonel Harcourt Hervey, Captain John K. Miller, Oscar A. Trippet, Roy S. Stockton, and Brigadier General Walter P. Story, stand around a small table that holds a trophy. the trophy is a large sphere topped with a winged woman holding something in her hands over her head. The ball is surrounded by eagles with spread wings. Miller and Stockton are resting their hands on the base of the trophy. The three officers are wearing uniforms while the other two men wear suits. Behind them a small window or display case stands open.
Date:
April 6, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Colonel Harcourt Hervey, Captain John K. Miller, Oscar A. Trippet, Roy S. Stockton, and Brigadier General Walter P. Story with the Mayor's Trophy for marksmanship, Los Angeles, 1936

Pacific National Bank 108th Street branch, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
The corner streets of an intersection. There is a drugstore in the forefront of the photo and the Pacific National Bank on the opposite side of the street. There are cars parked along the sidewalk and a group of people gathering outside the bank. This photo was most likely taken at the intersection of West 108th street and South Broadway, Los Angeles.
Date:
[circa September 21, 1926?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Pacific National Bank 108th Street branch, Los Angeles, 1926

Billy and Mary Louise Conn, Los Angeles, 1941

Description:
Billy Conn, boxer and actor, and his new wife, Mary Louise Conn (née Smith) on a train. At this time Billy Conn was filming for "The Pittsburgh Kid," formerly "Kid Tinsel." This was also a combination honeymoon trip. Billy wears a double breasted suit. Mary Louise wears a light-colored dress with a buttoned ruffle down the whole front length and a dark large-brimmed hat.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Billy and Mary Louise Conn, Los Angeles, 1941

Ransom note sent to Perry M. Parker, father of kidnap victim Marion Parker, from William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:
Marion Parker was kidnapped for ransom on December 15, 1927 by William Edward Hickman. Two days later, Marion's remains were found by her father, Perry Parker, on the lawn of 432 S. Manhattan Place- just moments after exchanging $1500 for Marion, whom he presumed to be alive. Hickman was ultimately tried and sentenced to death for the crime. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Ransom note sent to Perry M. Parker, father of kidnap victim Marion Parker, from William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

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

Mrs. George P. Griffith, Kate Page Crutcher, Mabel Frankenfield, Florence O. Hunt, and Mrs. H.G. Raymond at the Children's Hospital Salvage Shop, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
The seventeenth annual Salvage Shop spring dress sales to benefit the Children's Hospital. Mabel Frankenfield (Mrs. Budd Frankenfield) was the general chairman. Kate Page Crutcher (Mrs. Albert Crutcher) was the president of the Children's Hospital and assistant manager of the shop. Florence Onderdonk Hunt was also an assistant manager.
Date:
March 23, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Mrs. George P. Griffith, Kate Page Crutcher, Mabel Frankenfield, Florence O. Hunt, and Mrs. H.G. Raymond at the Children's Hospital Salvage Shop, Los Angeles, 1936

Greenhouse for the estate of Arthur Letts, Jr., as it is transported on a residential street, Los Angeles, circa 1927

Description:
Related to the photo piece, "Construction Progresses on Arthur Letts, Jr., Dwelling," Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 1927: E6. The caption reports that plants and trees for the landscaping were being provided by the estate of Letts deceased father (Holmby House in Los Feliz), who had an extensive garden of several acres in. The garden of his father's estate was destroyed in 1927 for development and rare plants also went to the Huntington Gardens.
Date:
[circa 1927]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Greenhouse for the estate of Arthur Letts, Jr., as it is transported on a residential street, Los Angeles, circa 1927

Los Angeles Bulldogs play Hollywood Stars at Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Seven players, including number 37, with two down, in the field. The scoreboard reads: Gilmore Stadium / Quarter 2nd / Bulldogs 13 / vs / Stars 7...Ball...Down 1, to go 10. Reported in "BULLDOGS VICTORIOUS OVER HOLLYWOOD STARS: Gordon Gore Leads Henderson Pros to 27-14 Triumph at Gilmore Stadium," Finch, Frank.  Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 1938: 21.
Date:
December 11, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Bulldogs play Hollywood Stars at Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, 1938

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

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