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Ada E. Bowers Memorial Fountain in the courtyard of the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, between 1936-1965

Description:
View of the Ada E. Bowers Memorial Fountain in the courtyard of the Bowers Museum, with a statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, discoverer of California, and bas-relief scenes behind the statue and along the base of the fountain. To the left of Cabrillo is a rocky formation from which water issues. Behind Cabrillo are 3 scenes including Cabrillo and companions facing Indians on the sea shore with a ship in the ocean in the distance, a mission church, and Indians in a wooden carat (carretta) drawn by oxen. At the base are 8 bas-relief scenes apparently depicting episodes from the mission era and later settlement by ranchers and farmers. A plaque in the center bears the text "Mrs. Bowers Memorial Fountain."
Date:
[between 1936-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Ada E. Bowers Memorial Fountain in the courtyard of the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, between 1936-1965

Article about poet Ina Donna Coolbrith with an 1880's portrait and an 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953

Description:
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.
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Article about poet Ina Donna Coolbrith with an 1880's portrait and an 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
Building was designed by John Lindsay, as made evident by one of the signs on the building. John Lindsay was a southern California architect. Lindsay was associated with at least two the firms: Palmer, Krisel & Lindsay, A.I.A. for a brief time around 1952; and John C. Lindsay and Associates.
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
This building was designed by John Lindsay, as made evident by one of the signs on the building. John Lindsay was a southern California architect. Lindsay was associated with at least two the firms: Palmer, Krisel & Lindsay, A.I.A. for a brief time around 1952; and John C. Lindsay and Associates.
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
This image is of the California Bank Brentwood office under construction, which was designed by architect John Lindsay. Two signs can be seen, one reads "John C. Lindsay, A.I.A. and associates, architects and engineers, 827 moraga drive, l.a. 49 bel-air calif..." The other reads "Wohl-Calhoun Co. General Contractors". Another photo is this series shows the address as "11979 San Vincente Blvd". However, the address of the building appears to have changed and is now "11950 San Vincente Blvd".
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
This building was designed by John Lindsay, as made evident by one of the signs on the building. John Lindsay was a southern California architect. Lindsay was associated with at least two the firms: Palmer, Krisel & Lindsay, A.I.A. for a brief time around 1952; and John C. Lindsay and Associates.
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
This building was designed by John Lindsay, as made evident by the sign on the building reading "John C. Lindsay, A.I.A. and associates, architects and engineers, 827 moraga drive, l.a. 49 bel-air calif..." John Lindsay was a southern California architect. Lindsay was associated with at least two the firms: Palmer, Krisel & Lindsay, A.I.A. for a brief time around 1952; and John C. Lindsay and Associates.
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Description:
View of the California Bank Brentwood office under construction, which was designed by architect John Lindsay. A truck, cement mixer, bags of cement, gravel, and construction debris can also be seen. Another photo is this series shows the address as "11979 San Vincente Blvd". However, the address of the building appears to have changed and is now "11950 San Vincente Blvd".
Date:
[circa 1951-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California Bank, Brentwood office, Brentwood, [1957]

Clipping regarding Mrs. Clara Bartlett and rare trees at the Los Serranos Country Club, Chino Hills, 1953

Description:
Photograph of a newspaper article featuring Clara Bartlett, wife of Adelbert Bartlett, titled, "Chino Clubhouse Tree Sign Project Speeded," Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 1953. The article describes the efforts of Bartlett and others to identify 92 rare trees in the Chino Valley. Caption with photo reads: "Marker-Mrs. Clara Bartlett fastens metal identification on one of many unusual trees at Los Serranos Country Club, which she operates near Chino."
Date:
[circa January 15, 1953]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Clipping regarding Mrs. Clara Bartlett and rare trees at the Los Serranos Country Club, Chino Hills, 1953

Clipping with review of "The Custer Myth," and a photograph featuring Custer with Indian scouts, 1953

Description:
Photograph of a newspaper clipping accompanied by a reprinted photograph. The article offers a review of "The Custer Myth," written by Col. W.A. Graham (published 1953). The book focuses on General George A. Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn. At right, is a photograph of Custer, seated, surrounded by Indian scouts during the Black Hills Expedition of 1874. The man pointing at the map is named Bloody Knife (Sioux-Arikara Indian), scout for the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment and a favorite of Custer. The men were photographed by William Illingworth.
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Clipping with review of "The Custer Myth," and a photograph featuring Custer with Indian scouts, 1953

Drawing of a building by John C. Lindsay, A.I.A. Architects & Engineers, probably 1953-1957

Description:
Drawing of a building, proposed by John Lindsay, A.I.A. Architects & Engineers. The multi-unit building could be a hotel, apartment building or condominium building. It is set against cliffs with a highway in front, so the proposed location could be in Santa Monica.
Date:
[probably between 1953-1957]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Drawing of a building by John C. Lindsay, A.I.A. Architects & Engineers, probably 1953-1957

Kangaroos in the Australian bush

Description:
Photograph of an illustration featuring two sets of female kangaroos and their young in the Australian bush. Caption: “A Kangaroo can’t carry more than two…” The illustration is signed, “Kuhn.” This is probably a page from a magazine or travel brochure (the shadow of a headline can be seen printed in reverse at top).
Date:
[between 1920-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Kangaroos in the Australian bush

Newspaper print of poem and note by Ina Donna Coolbrith, 1926, rephotographed, 1953

Description:
Right side of page is a hand written note by Ina Donna Cooolbrith, which reads: "I would wish that California might bring forth more of its old ideals and good penmanship; be more of the indimensional [sic] California than it now is, it is too Big to ...to and...- Ina Coolbrith".
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Newspaper print of poem and note by Ina Donna Coolbrith, 1926, rephotographed, 1953

Pamphlet advertising "Old Town" in San Diego

Description:
Pamphlet advertising "Old Town" in San Diego with a list of sites to visit, including: The old Plaza and monument where Gen. Fremont first planted the U.S. Flag, the first church and old Mission bells, the first palm tree in California, the old grave yard with crumbling walls and faded wooden head boards, the Serra Cross of tile, Serra Free Museum, first brick house in Southern California, first olive press, and the world famous Ramona's marriage place.
Date:
[between 1920-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Pamphlet advertising "Old Town" in San Diego

Poet Ina Donna Coolbrith article with 1880's portrait and 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953

Description:
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 from 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.
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poet Ina Donna Coolbrith article with 1880's portrait and 1888 shell wreath, Santa Monica, 1953