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Postcard with picture of African American woman, early 20th century

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [between 1909 and 1911]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Walter L. Gordon, Sr., and E. J. Porter in Gordon's real estate office, 1920s

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [1920s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Six men at home plate, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [1920s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Vertner Gordon, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [1920s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Maxine Hefflin and other prominent African Americans, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [1920s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Large gathering of prominent African Americans, Los Angeles, between 1925 and 1930

Description:: Harry Levette is seated at the far right. Harry Cutler is seated at the far left, and Herman Hill is seated 2nd from the left (next to Mr. Cutler). At the large table are Marshall Denton (2nd from left), Lena Horne (4th from the left). Other names on the photograph are illegible, and the other individuals are unidentified.
Date:: [between 1925 and 1930?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Large gathering of prominent African Americans, Los Angeles, between 1925 and 1930

Description:: All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
Date:: [between 1925 and 1930?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection

Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: Exterior view of the Pierce Brothers Mortuary located at 720 W. Washington with an arcaded walkway or porch at the ground level and a sign above an arch reading "Pierce Brothers Funeral Direct[..]."
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

William Conselman, Los Angeles, circa 1925

Description:: Half-length portrait photograph of William Conselman wearing a striped button-down shirt and patterned necktie and seated on a wooden chair with one arm draped over the back. Probably in Will Connell's studio.
Date:: [circa 1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Workers in the factory of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Los Angeles

Description:: Two workers at the Goodyear Rubber Company plant, located at 6701 South Central Avenue.
Date:: [between 1925-1960]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Will Connell (probably) using a microscope in his studio, Los Angeles, circa 1925

Description:: Will Connell (probably) seated at a desk wearing a cardigan sweater and a visor, using a microscope in his studio. Also on the desk are a paper cutter (partially visible, left), 2 chemical bottles, a book, and wood matches. In the background is shelving with bottles of photography chemicals.
Date:: [circa 1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

George Herriman, cartoonist of Krazy Kat, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: George Joseph Herriman was an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944). An influential comic strip, Krazy Kat had an appreciative audience among people in the arts.
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Bust-length portrait photograph of Mabel Herriman, seated in profile, looking out toward the viewer
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel "Toots" Herriman or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Bust-length portrait photograph of Mabel "Toots" Herriman (1903-1962) or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman (1908-1939), wearing a striped knit dress
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: View of a Spanish style room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington, with 2 iron chandeliers, turned wood arm chairs, a sofa, and an oriental carpet.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

George Herriman, cartoonist of Krazy Kat, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: George Joseph Herriman was an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944). An influential comic strip, Krazy Kat had an appreciative audience among people in the arts.
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

George Herriman, cartoonist of Krazy Kat, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait photograph of George Herriman wearing a 3-piece suit
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Mabel Herriman was the wife of George Joseph Herriman, an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944).
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Rooms with coffins at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: View through three adjoining room with coffins at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Office at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: Office at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington, furnished with a desk, upholstered chairs and small tables. The walls have wood paneling.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel "Toots" Herriman or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Mabel "Toots" Herriman and Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman (1908-1939), were the daughters of George Joseph Herriman, an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944).
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: View of a Spanish style room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington, with a painted wooden beam ceiling, 2 hanging iron chandeliers, weathered walls, velvet upholstered sofa and chair, cabinets, and a painting on the wall.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: View of a Spanish style room at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington, with a stained glass window, stone-faced walls, an Italian style chandelier, iron sconces, a carved wooden chest and table, and upholstered chairs.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel Herriman and one of her daughters (Mabel or Barbara), Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Mabel Herriman was the wife of George Joseph Herriman, an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944).
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel "Toots" Herriman or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Mabel "Toots" Herriman and Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman (1908-1939), were the daughters of George Joseph Herriman, an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–1944).
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Entrance with relief sculpture at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: Entrance portal with elaborate relief sculpture and tall wooden doors with metalwork, and framed by cypress trees at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

George Herriman, cartoonist of Krazy Kat, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Three-quarter length, three-quarter pose portrait photograph of George Herriman, seated and holding a cigarette, wearing a 3-piece suit
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: Exterior view of the Pierce Brothers Mortuary located at 720 W. Washington. On the left are 2 planting beds framed by clipped hedges and a palm tree is at the street curb.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

George Herriman, cartoonist of Krazy Kat, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Bust-length, frontal view view portrait photograph of George Herriman, wearing a 3-piece suit
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mabel "Toots" Herriman or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman, Los Angeles, 1925-1931

Description:: Bust-length portrait photograph of Mabel "Toots" Herriman (1903-1962) or Barbara "Bobbie" Herriman (1908-1939), wearing a jacket and a striped knit neck scarf
Date:: [between 1925-1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Chapel at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: View inside of the Spanish style chapel at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, located at 720 W. Washington, with an elaborate iron chandelier and sconces, a pastoral-themed mural in the lunette and 4 potted palms.
Date:: [between 1925-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Deirdre Conselman in a costume, Los Angeles, 1927-1929

Description:: Deirdre Conselman was the daughter of Mina and William Marien Conselman, an American screenwriter who also wrote newspaper comic strips.
Date:: [between 1927-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Deirdre Conselman, Los Angeles, 1927-1929

Description:: Deirdre Conselman was the daughter of Mina and William Marien Conselman, an American screenwriter who also wrote newspaper comic strips.
Date:: [between 1927-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

William J. Conselman, Los Angeles, 1927-1929

Description:: Bust-length portrait photograph of William J. Conselman wearing a sweatshirt. Probably taken in Will Connell's studio.
Date:: [between 1927-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Deirdre and William J. Conselman, Los Angeles, 1927-1929

Description:: Deirdre and William J. Conselman were the children of Mina and William Marien Conselman, an American screenwriter who also wrote newspaper comic strips.
Date:: [between 1927-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Mina Conselman seated on a bench, Los Angeles, 1927-1929

Description:: Mina Conselman was the wife of William Marien Conselman, an American screenwriter who also wrote newspaper comic strips.
Date:: [between 1927-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

William Conselman, screen writer and comics artist, (Los Angeles?), 1927-1929

Description:: William Marien Conselman was an American screenwriter who also wrote newspaper comic strips.
Date:: [between 1927-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Diamond rings at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Six diamond rings displayed on a metal dowel at Brock & Company jewelry and gift store.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Watch in a glass case at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Watch and chain with the gears visible through its glass case at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store. The hours of the day are inscribed on a metal border bezel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Sketched advertisement layout for the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, 1928-1939

Description:: Sketch of an advertisement layout of gift photographic images for the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store with roughly sketched illustrations in labeled rectangular compartments. The top banner reads" Gifts for the Ho[...]. The lower banner reads: Brock's [...]. Label captions include: Boys, Watches, Bracelets, Cigarette Cases, Charms, Jade, Clips, Clocks, and Rings.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Signet rings at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Three signet rings at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store. The dark lines are shadows on the edge of glass plates and the lighter lines are strips of paper beneath the glass.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Men's sterling silver hair brushes at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Table lamps made from Asian-inspired sculpture at Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Three table lamps made from Asian-inspired sculpture with ornate metal bases and bell-shaped shades.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Six Pearl necklaces at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Six pearl necklaces arranged according to the size of the pearls, from smaller to larger. An oval tag on one necklace reads "105P, 162.84."
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Watch in a glass case at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Watch with the gears visible through its glass case at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store. The hours of the day are inscribed on a metal border bezel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Arrangement of assorted spoons at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Arrangement of 17 assorted sterling silver spoons and 2 forks at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Silver or pewter coffee pot, plate and silverware at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Silver or pewter coffee pot, plate and silverware at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Nine diamond band rings at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Sterling silver tableware at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

Nine watches at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store, Los Angeles, 1928-1938

Description:: Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Connell, Will, 1898-1961
Collection:: Connell (Will) Papers

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