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Portrait of Kay Marshall Soprano by Bruno Bernard [rephotographed], Los Angeles, 1964

Description:
This is a photograph of a black and white studio portrait of Kay Marshall, a soprano singer with the Los Angeles Opera Company taken by Bruno Bernard. She is looking out of the frame to the top left corner. She has a typical 60's hairdo and is wearing a beaded jewellery over what looks like an elegant off shoulder gown.
Date:
1964
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Bernard, Bruno
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Portrait of Kay Marshall Soprano by Bruno Bernard [rephotographed], Los Angeles, 1964

Portrait of Kay Marshall Soprano by Bruno Bernard [rephotographed], Los Angeles, 1964

Description:
This is a photograph of a black and white studio portrait of Kay Marshall, a soprano singer with the Los Angeles Opera Company taken by Bruno Bernard. She is looking out of the frame to the top left corner. She has a typical 60's hairdo and is wearing a beaded jewellery over what looks like an elegant off shoulder gown.
Date:
1964
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Bernard, Bruno
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Portrait of Kay Marshall Soprano by Bruno Bernard [rephotographed], Los Angeles, 1964

Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
This image is of a poster for the Sheldon shepard play "O.K. by Me". The text on the poster reads "Louise Glaum Presents A New 3 Act Sparkling Comedy 'O.K. By Me' By Sheldon Shepard Directed By Louise Glaum, Every Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Nights All Seats $1.00 Plus Tax Balcony 75 Cents Plus Tax".
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
This image is of a poster for the Sheldon shepard play "O.K. by Me". The text on the poster reads "Louise Glaum Presents A New 3 Act Sparkling Comedy 'O.K. By Me' By Sheldon Shepard Directed By Louise Glaum, Every Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Nights All Seats $1.00 Plus Tax Balcony 75 Cents Plus Tax."
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Poster for the First Annual Baptist Hour Program, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, May 30, 1954

Description:
Various Baptist churches sponsored a "Baptist hour" at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, May 30, 1954, which included the Unity Chorale Chorus (made up of choir members from many different churches). The principal speaker was the Reverend L. B. Moss (in some news stories he is identified as L. W. Moss), and Walter L. Gordon, Jr. was the MC for the event.
Date:
1954
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection
Poster for the First Annual Baptist Hour Program, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, May 30, 1954

P. Porta Importing Company stands on the northwest corner of North Broadway and Avenue 24, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Photograph of the P.Porta Importing Company grocery store and deli standing on the northwest corner of the intersection of North Broadway (formerly Downey Avenue) and Avenue 24 (former North Hellman Street). North Broadway stretches on a slight angle across the foreground. A moving car enters frame at left, traveling to the right (east). Beyond the car, a two-story building stands on a street corner, left-of-center. To the right of the building, Avenue 24 extends back and to the right from North Broadway. The building is viewed at an angle from the front and the side. A canvas awning extends from the front of the building and hangs over the sidewalk. Printed on top of the awning is, "IMPORTED [G]ROCERIES," and on the skirt of the awning it reads, "DELICATES[SE]N 2223 SALAMI." Signage above the awning reads, "P.PORTA I[M]PO[RT]ING CO. IMPORTED & DO[ME]STIC [G]ROCERIES 2223 SALUME[RI]A IT[A]LIANA 2223." Similar signage is painted on the side of the building, it reads, "P. PORTA IMPORTING CO. IMPORTED & DOMESTIC GROCERIES ITALIAN DELICATESSEN [C]HEESE SPAGHETTI [S]ALAMI OLIVE OIL Cordials Wines Liquors." Adjacent business lining North Broadway extend to the left of the grocery store. Signage above the adjacent business reads, "ITALIAN [RESTA]URANT." Utility lines crisscross over the street.
Date:
August, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
P. Porta Importing Company stands on the northwest corner of North Broadway and Avenue 24, Los Angeles, 1936

Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Mrs. Lee Banning Morris worked in advertising at Los Angeles Advertising Women, Inc. She also volunteered at several L.A. County hospitals, including the V.A. hospital. She helped to recruit Liberace to perform at these hospitals for patients. Don Shaw was a musician who played in different bands in the Los Angeles area, including "The Don Shaw Trio," and "Don Shaw and The Ranch Hands."
Date:
December 29, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Prostitute sits in the window of a crib on Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 1896

Description:
Prostitute sits in the window of a crib on Alameda Street. She is perched on a pillow. The crib, which was a building rented out exclusively for the transactional business of prostitution features large shutters. It is made of brick. There is a small plant on the ground just below the woman.
Date:
1896
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Prostitute sits in the window of a crib on Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 1896

Puppies in the backyard of the West's house, Los Angeles, about 1899

Description:
Puppies in the backyard of the West's house. One dog stands in the center of the image looking toward the camera. The other is at the left, interacting with a person whose arm and foot are visible. There is a doghouse in the background and a fence surrounds the yard. There are trees and plants throughout. A wooden post leans against the fence.
Date:
about 1899
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Puppies in the backyard of the West's house, Los Angeles, about 1899

Queens of the Wistaria Festival, Wilmington, 1940

Description:
Photograph of two women wearing tiaras, satin gowns, and capes with fur-trimmed hoods. They hold a bundle of wisteria stems between them and are flanked by two drum majorettes in uniform. Festival participants stand in the back ground, most looking toward the camera. They are photographed below a flowering vine of wisteria.
Date:
April 7, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Queens of the Wistaria Festival, Wilmington, 1940

Queens of the Wistaria Festival, Wilmington, 1940

Description:
Photograph of three women wearing tiaras, satin gowns, and capes with fur-trimmed hoods. The woman at center holds a bundle of wisteria tied with gossamer ribbon, while the woman at far left reaches up to touch the flowering plant that hangs over them. Two festival participants are viewed in the background at left.
Date:
April 7, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Queens of the Wistaria Festival, Wilmington, 1940

Ralph B. Clapp poses outside his office, Los Angeles, 1939

Description:
Photograph of Ralph B. Clapp standing on the sidewalk in front of his office on Towne Avenue. Ralph B. Clapp stands in the foreground along the left edge of the image. He looks to the camera as he rests his hands in his trouser pockets. The sidewalk passes behind him on an upward angle from right to left. Beyond the sidewalk, the facade of his office stands. A shop window stands at center. Signage applied to the window reads, "AUTOMATIC ELEC MFG CO. QUICKSILVER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION R. B. CLAPP REPRESENTATIVE MU 5585." To the right of the window, an open doorway leading into the office stands. Along the top of the door frame, a doorplate hangs, it reads, "340." Inside the office, a paneled counter stretches horizontally through the store. A sign on the left side of the counter reads, "QUICKSILVER FOR SALE." Signage from a business across the street is reflected in the window, it reads, "BALDWIN'S MACHINE SHOP." The brick structure of the building stands behind Ralph along the left edge.
Date:
June, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ralph B. Clapp poses outside his office, Los Angeles, 1939

Ralph B. Clapp stands outside his office, Los Angeles, 1939

Description:
Photograph of Ralph B. Clapp standing on the sidewalk in front of his office on Towne Avenue. Ralph B. Clapp stands in the foreground at center. He faces right as he rests his hands in his trouser pockets. The sidewalk passes behind him on an upward angle from right to left. Beyond the sidewalk, the facade of his office stands. A shop window stands at center. Signage applied to the window reads, " [...] ELEC MFG CO. [QU]ICKSILVER [...] ASSOCIATION R. B. CLAPP REPRESENTATIVE [...]." To the right of the window, an open doorway leading into the office stands in partial view. Along the top of the door frame, a doorplate hangs, it reads, "34[0]." Inside the office, a paneled counter stretches horizontally through the store. The brick structure of the building stands behind Ralph along the left edge.
Date:
June, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ralph B. Clapp stands outside his office, Los Angeles, 1939

Ralph Hiatt and his wife, Nellie, stand together at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1939

Description:
Ralph Hiatt and his wife, Nellie, stand together at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park. Mr. Hiatt smokes a pipe and wears a hat. Mrs. Hiatt clasps her hands together, wears a hat, and has a purse under her arm. There are people and trees in the background.
Date:
February 25, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ralph Hiatt and his wife, Nellie, stand together at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1939

Ralph Hiatt looks at a book at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1939

Description:
Ralph Hiatt looks at a book at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park. Alice Baltzell Tibbetts is at the right. Mr. Hiatt wears a hat and his head is down as holds the book in his hand. Another woman looks over his shoulder. There are other people throughout the image and there are trees in the background.
Date:
February 25, 1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ralph Hiatt looks at a book at the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1939

Ralph Hiatt stands behind other attendees of the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:
Ralph Hiatt stands behind other attendees of the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park. Mr. Hiatt crosses his arms in front of his chest. The woman standing in front of him holds her hand at her chest and wears a black and white hat. There are two men at the left, one with his arms crossed and the other with a hand in his pockets. A woman stands at the right holding her purse in her hand. There are other people in the background, as well as trees.
Date:
February 24, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Ralph Hiatt stands behind other attendees of the Iowa Picnic in Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, 1940