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Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, on display as part of National Defense week, Los Angeles, February 1940

Description:
Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, called the “deadliest and most efficient rifle in the world.” The Garand rifle went on display in Los Angeles as part of National Defense week. The rifle, which fires 54 rounds per minute compared to its predecessor’s 10 rounds per minute, is named after its inventor, John C. Garand.
Date:
February 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, on display as part of National Defense week, Los Angeles, February 1940

Soldier checks a machine during the Army-Navy maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California in late 1946

Description:
Tattooed soldier checks a machine during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Date:
November and December 1946
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Soldier checks a machine during the Army-Navy maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California in late 1946

Smoke rises over L.A. Harbor while a coast guard boat battles the fire that began when the Markay oil tanker exploded, Los Angeles, 1947

Description:
Smoke rises over the L.A. Harbor while a coast guard boat battles the fire that began when the Markay, an oil tanker owned by the Keystone Tankship Corp., exploded in the wee hours of the morning. The fire was fed by leaking gasoline and threatened at least five terminals in the harbor. At least 22 were injured and 9, maybe 12, people were killed. Damage was estimated at $10,000,000.
Date:
June 22, 1947
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Smoke rises over L.A. Harbor while a coast guard boat battles the fire that began when the Markay oil tanker exploded, Los Angeles, 1947

Six cyclists at the start of the Transcontinental Bicycle Relay race, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:
Six cyclists standing next to their bicycles at the start of the Transcontinental Bicycle Relay race in Los Angeles flanked by 2 motor cycle policemen. Spectators watch on the right and a sign on a truck behind them reads: "Official Relief Convoy, Los Angeles - New York Transcontinental Bicycle Relay."
Date:
August 19, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Six cyclists at the start of the Transcontinental Bicycle Relay race, Los Angeles, 1934

Senator McKinley presenting the Ling Foundation medal to Frank A. Bouelle, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:
State Senator James Wilfred McKinley presenting the Ling Foundation medal to Frank A. Bouelle, Superintendent of School in Los Angeles. Bouelle was awarded to medal for establishing the first school playground with equipment in Los Angeles in 1906 and for years directed safety work in the city schools.
Date:
December 16, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Senator McKinley presenting the Ling Foundation medal to Frank A. Bouelle, Los Angeles, 1931

Selma Avenue School students, on and around float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 6, 1925, “California the Golden” Notable Achievement, Spectacle of Schools Depicting History of State Acclaimed by Visiting Shriners. The public schools’ contribution to the Shrine entertainment, “California the Golden” … "Caravel of Cabrillo," Selma-avenue school ...
Date:
June 5, 1925
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Selma Avenue School students, on and around float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins speaks to crowd at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins speaks to crowd standing next to airplane during the opening of the first airplane apprentice school at the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Perkins visited Los Angeles for two days to welcome the new class of 37 junior employees who were to begin the program.
Date:
February 15, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins speaks to crowd at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Los Angeles, 1940

San Pedro High School students with float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 6, 1925, “California the Golden” Notable Achievement, Spectacle of Schools Depicting History of State Acclaimed by Visiting Shriners. The public schools’ contribution to the Shrine entertainment, “California the Golden” … "Spanish Treasure Galleon," San Pedro High School ...
Date:
June 5, 1925
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
San Pedro High School students with float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Robert G. Sproul, in cap and gown, speaking at UCLA graduation ceremony at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, [1930s?]

Description:
This photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, June 18, 1932, University’s Commencement Held in Hollywood Bowl, U.C.L.A. Grants 1090 Diplomas, Vast Crowd Sees Exercises at Hollywood Bowl, President Sproul Speaks of “New World” Problems, Intelligence Only Progress Surety, Moore Tells Class
Date:
1932
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Robert G. Sproul, in cap and gown, speaking at UCLA graduation ceremony at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, [1930s?]

Robert G. Sproul and George E. Montgomery at a Rotary Club luncheon, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:
Probably connected to Los Angeles Times article, June 9, 1934, Sproul Raps Communism, Rotarians Hear U.C. Head, Says Reds Will Never Be Tolerated in California or United States, Painting of Universities as Hot Beds of Radicalism Decried by Speaker. Communism was attacked yesterday by Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, president of the University of California, in an address at a Los Angeles Rotary Club luncheon in the Biltmore … George E. Montgomery, president of the local Rotary Club, presided.
Date:
June 8, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Robert G. Sproul and George E. Montgomery at a Rotary Club luncheon, Los Angeles, 1934

Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

Description:
Admiral William F. Halsey ended his 45-year naval career aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota in the Los Angeles Harbor. He commanded the Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan. The ceremony consisted of the changing of his four-starred flag to the two-starred flag of his successor, Rear-Admiral Howard F. Kingman. The ship's entire company was present during the brief ceremony. After the ceremony, Halsey left the battleship on a crash boat and the U.S.S. South Dakota fired a 17-gun salute.
Date:
November 22, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

Description:
Admiral William F. Halsey ended his 45-year naval career aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota in the Los Angeles Harbor. He commanded the Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan. The ceremony consisted of the changing of his four-starred flag to the two-starred flag of his successor, Rear-Admiral Howard F. Kingman. The ship's entire company was present during the brief ceremony. After the ceremony, Halsey left the battleship on a crash boat and the U.S.S. South Dakota fired a 17-gun salute.
Date:
November 22, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

Description:
Admiral William F. Halsey ended his 45-year naval career aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota in the Los Angeles Harbor. He commanded the Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan. The ceremony consisted of the changing of his four-starred flag to the two-starred flag of his successor, Rear-Admiral Howard F. Kingman. The ship's entire company was present during the brief ceremony. After the ceremony, Halsey left the battleship on a crash boat and the U.S.S. South Dakota fired a 17-gun salute.
Date:
November 22, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Retirement ceremony for Admiral William F. Halsey aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, Los Angeles, 1945

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw ride in a motorcade, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw ride in a motorcade. Eleanor and her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Los Angeles for a day before visiting San Diego. During their time in Los Angeles, the President gave a speech at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a speech at the Hollywood Bowl.
Date:
October 01, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw ride in a motorcade, Los Angeles, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw at start of motorcade, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw at start of motorcade. Eleanor and her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Los Angeles for a day before visiting San Diego. During their time in Los Angeles, the President gave a speech at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a speech at the Hollywood Bowl.
Date:
October 01, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank L. Shaw at start of motorcade, Los Angeles, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt make a stop during their motorcade across the city, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt make a stop during their motorcade across the city. Eleanor and her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Los Angeles for a day before visiting San Diego. During their time in Los Angeles, the President gave a speech at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a speech at the Hollywood Bowl.
Date:
October 1, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt make a stop during their motorcade across the city, Los Angeles, 1935

Polytechnic High School students on float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 6, 1925, “California the Golden” Notable Achievement, Spectacle of Schools Depicting History of State Acclaimed by Visiting Shriners. The public schools’ contribution to the Shrine entertainment, “California the Golden” … "Incas," Polytechnic High School ...
Date:
June 5, 1925
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Polytechnic High School students on float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Police outside Warner Bros. Studio after the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, 1945

Description:
Police outside Warner Bros. studio with the trash that is aftermath from the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios. The CSU strike began in March 1945 and was around the six month mark when it turned violent on October 5, 1945, known as Hollywood Black Friday. National exposure of this violence forced negotiations between studios and the CSU. Negotiation ended the strike about a month later, but CSU didn't last much longer and was eventually disbanded and absorbed by rival union IATSE.
Date:
[October 19, 1945]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police outside Warner Bros. Studio after the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, 1945

Police on hand to deal with strikers during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Description:
Police on hand to deal with strikers during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios. The CSU strike began in March 1945 and was around the six month mark when it turned violent on October 5, 1945, known as Hollywood Black Friday. National exposure of this violence forced negotiations between studios and the CSU. Negotiation ended the strike about a month later, but CSU didn't last much longer and was eventually disbanded and absorbed by rival union IATSE.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police on hand to deal with strikers during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Police officer Dick Barlow writing a ticket for Dick Russell during a planned race to demonstrate the importance of following traffic laws, Los Angeles, 1947

Description:
Police officer Dick Barlow writing a ticket for Dick Russell during a planned race between an automobile and a bus. The race was part of a "Don't be April fools, obey Traffic rules" campaign to prove that safe driving always prospers. Russell sped and disobeyed traffic laws in the automobile and almost beat safe driver Frank Lampley's bus full of Chamber of Commerce ladies, until the Barlow intervened.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police officer Dick Barlow writing a ticket for Dick Russell during a planned race to demonstrate the importance of following traffic laws, Los Angeles, 1947

Police and strikers outside RKO Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Description:
Police and strikers outside RKO Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios. The CSU strike began in March 1945 and was around the six month mark when it turned violent on October 5, 1945, known as Hollywood Black Friday. National exposure of this violence forced negotiations between studios and the CSU. Negotiation ended the strike about a month later, but CSU didn't last much longer and was eventually disbanded and absorbed by rival union IATSE.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police and strikers outside RKO Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Police and strikers outside Oblath's Studio Cafe near Paramount Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Description:
Police and strikers outside Oblath's Studio Cafe near Paramount Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios. The CSU strike began in March 1945 and was around the six month mark when it turned violent on October 5, 1945, known as Hollywood Black Friday. National exposure of this violence forced negotiations between studios and the CSU. Negotiation ended the strike about a month later, but CSU didn't last much longer and was eventually disbanded and absorbed by rival union IATSE.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police and strikers outside Oblath's Studio Cafe near Paramount Pictures during the Conference of Studio Unions strike, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Police and strikers in the background during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Description:
Group of policemen with strikers in the background during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios. The CSU strike began in March 1945 and was around the six month mark when it turned violent on October 5, 1945, known as Hollywood Black Friday. National exposure of this violence forced negotiations between studios and the CSU. Negotiation ended the strike about a month later, but CSU didn't last much longer and was eventually disbanded and absorbed by rival union IATSE.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police and strikers in the background during the Conference of Studio Unions strike against all Hollywood studios, Los Angeles, October 19, 1945

Photograph titled "REFUGEES," featured in the annual Popular Photography exhibit, 1940s

Description:
Photograph taken by Sifton Friedman of a cat walking down the stairs with a kitten in its mouth, titled "REFUGEES." The photo was featured in the annual Popular Photography exhibit displayed at Barker Bros. The exhibit features approximately 100 photographs from both amateur and professional photographers, which were chosen through an international contest
Date:
[1940s?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Photograph titled "REFUGEES," featured in the annual Popular Photography exhibit, 1940s

Paul Hoffman, Mayor Frank Shaw, and W.J. Braunschweiger at luncheon, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Pictured from left to right: Studebaker Corporation executive Paul G. Hoffman, Los Angeles Mayor Frank L. Shaw, and Bank of America executive Walter J. Braunschweiger stand surrounding a cake that reads, "47th Anniversary." In the background, a large chandaliered room can be seen, with suited men seated at white-clothed tables. Photograph was taken at the Chamber of Commerce's 47th anniversary event in the Biltmore Hotel's Biltmore Bowl, the hotel's ballroom. S.E. Gates (not pictured), as president of the Rotary Club, co-organized the luncheon.
Date:
October 11, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Paul Hoffman, Mayor Frank Shaw, and W.J. Braunschweiger at luncheon, Los Angeles, 1935