This photograph appears with the article, "Jurists Engage on Chess Game for Court Title," Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 1934: A2 [and (cropped) "Not So Sober as a Judge," Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 1936: H4].
The Griffith Observatory was created using a design developed by architects John C. Austin and Frederick M. Ashley based on preliminary sketches by Russell W. Porter.
Zeb (Zebulon Alexander) Terry, former shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, was a member of the Stanford Alumni team that played against Stanford Varsity at Gilmore Stadium on March 26, 1936.
Photograph appears with the article, "ZaSu Pitts Divorces Gallery. Boxing Promoter Packed and Left Five Years Ago, Film Actress Testifies," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1932: A1.
Photograph of Yvonne Morris sitting at a desk and holding a calendar set to March 13. She smiles at the camera and points to the number 13. In front of her are piles of papers, and behind he is a bookshelf and a filing cabinet.
View of the central, "Youth Arisen," panel of Katz's mural of three panels, funded by the WPA (Works Project Administration). A central youth, with his eyes closed, is shown between creative uses of technology (like the movie camera seen in this photograph) and destructive uses as in war. The overall theme of the murals shown in the other two panels is the history of the uses of tools serving the creative and destructive passions of man within the context of the Toltec and Aztec cultures.
View of the central, "Youth Arisen," panel of Katz's mural of three panels, funded by the WPA (Works Project Administration). A central youth, with his eyes closed, is shown between creative uses of technology (like the movie camera seen in this photograph) and destructive uses as in war. The overall theme of the murals shown in the other two panels is the history of the uses of tools serving the creative and destructive passions of man within the context of the Toltec and Aztec cultures.
Six young women in short striped skirts, satin blouses, and skull-and-crossbones decorated hats and garters, seated on boat, each with one arm raised, indoors with other boats in background, under sign reading: Corsair Commuter, S. Clyde Kyle, Distributor
Photographer's note: "Swinging against a graffiti backdrop at South Park in South Central Los Angeles from left to rt: Zussett Navarro, 5 Vivian Robles, 4 and Melissa Navarro, 7. The park is one of the mayor's urban impact parks and not only will be cleaned and greened nut new playground equipment will be added."
Siblings David Tingler, 3-years-old, and Lovina Tingler, 7-years-old, sit on a table and smile for the camera. Lovina has her arm around David. There are books on the same table behind them. Brother and sister appear to have light-colored hair and appear to be wearing white delicate lace-like clothing. David also wears a dark jacket. The siblings are possibly in a classroom.
About 22 young men, gathered around, running toward, pushing, or kicking a ball about 6 feet in diameter, on athletic field with spectators in background
Two young men bent over a third, holding him down, on his back without shirt or shoes, on athletic field, with about 8 men watching, with houses in background
Two young men, one dragging the other by the legs as the second attempts to pull the first down by the ankle, on athetic field with two spectators nearby, about twenty spectators and building in background
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, October 18, 1928, Trojan Sophs Win Right to Rule, Freshmen Lose Liberties—and Shirts—in Annual Brawl
A young boy stands in floodwaters at W. 54th and 5th Avenue after disastrous storms in January of 1940. The heavy rainstorms halted traffic and caused highway and bridge damage. At least three died and many were treated for injuries
A young boy stands in front of a car in the Los Angeles slums, he is barefoot and playing with something in his hands. Three well-dressed men are also in the picture, one is in the extreme foreground. In the background are meager homes and a clothesline full of laundry
This photograph was likely taken in August, 1930 when Schneider completed the 4 day flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles, breaking a transcontinental air speed record for pilots under the age of twenty-one.
Three young adults are smiling as they go down a slide at the Venice Beach fun house. They are possibly attendants of Ann McNaghten and Hal Booth's engagement party.
Young actresses Betty Burgess and Olympe Bradna shake hands while holding their film studio contracts. One girl wears a striped blouse while the other a light-colored dress. The article was commenting on how young female movie performers such as Burgess and Bradna no longer needed chaperons to accompany them while on set. Whereas the previous generational trend was to constantly have a female chaperon on hand, especially mothers.
Five young women wearing overalls with wheelbarrows, and two women wearing coats, work on a construction project behind a railing and American flag on the roof of a building in downtown Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs. Kiang stand on the train platform, Mrs. Kiang holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand while Deson and Mrs. Sze stand on the steps of the train above them.
Probably related to the article “Author Praises Hillsides, Samuel G. Blythe of Journalistic Fame, Lauds Commanding Residence Sites.” Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 1926: E10
Writer Karl Vollmeoller and actor Douglas Fairbanks visit the Hollywood Bowl during a visit with several other Hollywood notables. The group was checking out the venue for a possible stage production.
Eric Heath was a well known writer in the Los Angeles area. He garnered the attention of the media when his wife left him, moved to China, and became the first ever American to become a naturalized citizen of China.
Photograph of a Wrigley Ocean Marathon swimmer rescued from the cold water of the Catalina Channel standing on the gang plank of a boat covered with a blanket. Spectators watch from either side of the gang plank.
Man Mountain Dean (Frank Simmons Leavitt), left, leans against ring after Vincent Lopez, right, delivers a blow. The wrestling match took place in the Grand Olympic Auditorium.
Joseph “Jumping Joe” Savoldi and Mayes McLain in the wrestling ring on the mat with a kneeling referee. The match was part of Lou Daro's International Wrestling Tournament.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.
Wrestling match between Italian newcomer Vincent Austeri and Salt Lake City native Del Kunkel at Olympic Auditorium. It Austeri's first time at the Auditorium and he was victorious.