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Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1947 to 1952

Description:
Bird's-eye view facing southeast along the cliff face below Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach and the Pacific Coast Highway, taken from the area of Montana Ave. Marion Davies beach house is the first structure on the right.
Date:
[between 1947 to 1952]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1947 to 1952

Bob Brain clipping his daughter Aileen's fingernails, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Description:
Photograph, from left to right, of Bob Brain and Aileen Brain sitting on a sofa in their home at Ocean Park. They sit at center on the left side of the sofa. Aileen sits on Bob's lap and looks to the camera; her face is blurred. Bob holds Aileen on his lap and attempts to clip her fingernails; his gaze is cast downwards towards their hands. Newspapers lie flat on the right side of the sofa. Walls at center and right are covered in pictures and artwork. A wide, open doorway is at left through which another room is visible.
Date:
[circa 1900]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Bob Brain clipping his daughter Aileen's fingernails, Santa Monica, [about 1900]

Bo Diddley and an unidentified guitarist and drummer performing at the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series, July 9, 1998 [descriptive]

Description:
Color photograph of American rock and blues musician Bo Diddley (playing his trademark rectangular guitar) and an unidentified drummer and guitarist performing in front of a banner for the 14th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series.
Date:
July 9, 2009
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Arkatov, James, $d1920-
Collection:
Arkatov (James) collection
Bo Diddley and an unidentified guitarist and drummer performing at the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series, July 9, 1998 [descriptive]

Bo Diddley and an unidentified guitarist and drummer performing at the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series, July 9, 1998 [descriptive]

Description:
Color photograph of American rock and blues musician Bo Diddley (with his trademark rectangular guitar) and an unidentified drummer and guitarist performing in front of a banner for the 14th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series.
Date:
July 9, 2009
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Arkatov, James, $d1920-
Collection:
Arkatov (James) collection
Bo Diddley and an unidentified guitarist and drummer performing at the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series, July 9, 1998 [descriptive]

"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Two singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Bohème. The singers, in period costume, portray Rodolfo and Mimi. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, while windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Props include a table set with bottles, glasses, a quill pen and ink. Chairs, a market basket, wall painting and easel complete the set. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Four opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The men (wearing period costumes) portray Schaunard (a musician), Colline (a philosopher), Marcello (a painter) and Rodolfo (a writer). They stand center stage surrounding a table set with candles and a bottle of wine. Schaunard stands on a chair. The painted backdrop and set props recreate their shared attic apartment, including a wood-burning stove, a market basket next to the table, a wall painting, and an easel propped near the window - painted here with snow-covered panes to suggest the winter season outdoors. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player, cellist, and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The cast, in period costume, take up the stage. Barbara Ludwig, in the role of Musetta, performs center-stage. A man likely portraying Alcindoro sits to her left and watches. The remaining characters watch from a table at stage left. A painted backdrop and set props recreate the Café Momus and adjoining buildings. The exterior set also includes a table and chairs (the table set with bottles and glasses), hanging lanterns, and a poster advertising “livres-musique.” Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge; the entire stage, orchestra pit and rows of audience members viewed from balcony. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The cast, in period costume, take up the stage. Several children sit or kneel while adult cast members mill about. A singer portraying Rodolfo holds the arm and sings to Mimi (June Moss). The painted backdrop and set props recreate the Café Momus and adjoining buildings. The exterior set also includes a table and chairs (the table set with bottles and glasses), hanging lanterns, and a poster advertising “livres-musique.” Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. One male dressed as an officer stands at a gate while six women in peasant dress stand in line. The set is comprised of two building facades, a tree, park bench and gates leading into the city of Paris. Behind this, a painted backdrop depicts snow-covered trees. Piano player and three musicians viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Two opera singers in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. Mimi (portrayed by June Moss) and a singer portraying Marcello wear period costumes and stand downstage under a spotlight. The set is comprised of two building facades, a tree, park bench and gates leading into the city of Paris. Behind this, a painted backdrop depicts snow-covered trees. View of the stage and orchestra pit from balcony. Performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 4, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Six opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The four men and two women perform in period costume. Singers portraying Colline and Marcello direct their attention to Musetta (portrayed by Barbara Ludwig), while singers portraying Schaunard and Rodolfo stand and kneel beside the character of Mimi (June Moss) sitting up in bed. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, while windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Props include a wood-burning stove, a table and chairs, a market basket, and a painting on the wall. An easel stands near the window. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 4, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Singers in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème, perform in period costumes. Singers in the roles of Schaunard, Mimi and Rodolfo stand stage-left, while singers portraying Musetta and Marcello perform center stage. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, including a prominently displayed painting, a table and covered settee. Windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Musicians are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Bowl of fruit on a table at Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, 1937-1939

Description:
Photographs housed with this negative sleeve are related to others from a sleeve labeled "Carolyn's negatives." The photographs are visually and thematically similar. In addition, both sleeves contained photographs of Santa Monica High School structures built between 1937 and 1939 by the Works Project Administration (WPA). Both sleeves also included construction site images, likely related to the WPA’s reconstruction project (image ark nos. 21198/zz002d8j8h and 198/zz002d8k9h).
Date:
[between 1937-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Farnham, Carolyn Bartlett, 1921-1985
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bowl of fruit on a table at Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, 1937-1939

Boy seated at a piano, [Santa Monica?], 1950s

Description:
Photograph of a young male seated at a piano. He looks toward the camera while playing the keys. Sheet music rest on the rack in front of him. Written on cover at left: "Granada. Agustín Lara. For Piano." Written on cover at right: "Intermezzo...the David O. Selznic Production Intermezzo...Ingrid Bergman, Leslie Howard. Music by Heinz Provost...Edward Schuberth & Co. Inc., New York, N.Y." The book partially obscures an open book of sheet music. Photographed in a residence, probably in Santa Monica.
Date:
[1950s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Boy seated at a piano, [Santa Monica?], 1950s

Boy seated at a piano, [Santa Monica?], 1950s

Description:
Photograph of a young male seated at a piano. He reads the sheet music placed on the rack in front of him while playing the keys. Written on the cover of sheet music at left: "Granada. Agustín Lara. For Piano." The open book is turned to “To Love Again,” music from “The Eddy Duchin Story.” Photographed in a residence, probably in Santa Monica.
Date:
[1950s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Boy seated at a piano, [Santa Monica?], 1950s

Boys in uniform marching in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
The parade was part of the 71st annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada was held in Santa Monica, May 1-6, 1938. The event was noted in the article, “All but Two Ride in Parade: Pair of Nonagenarian G.A.R. Veterans Still Able to March Afoot,” Los Angeles Times, 5 May 1938: A2
Date:
May 4, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Boys in uniform marching in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Bugle corps marching in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
Photograph of a youth bugle corps marching in the annual California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade. The boys, who range in age from approximately twelve to eighteen years, wear military dress uniforms, military hats with insignias, epaulets, and medals. They are followed by a two groups of similarly dressed boys, each group with standard bearers carrying the American flag and (presumably) their troop or organization's flag. The military groups are immediately followed by a Boy Scout troop, with additional groups seen extending into the distance. The procession follows Wilshire Boulevard and is captured here at 3rd Street. Signs on the buildings and awnings read: “…Shoes…Ultimate in Foot Comfort,” “…Shoppe 309” “Millinery Dressmaking…Silk, Yardage, Woolen,” “Maher Music Co.,” “Wilshire Cafeteria,” “Pan-Pan Studios, 318 Gifts…Tea Shop 319,” “The D.B Wright Investment… Real Estate Insurance Rentals… Property Management 321,”“Marinello” “Health Foods… 325 Santa Monica Health Food Co.,” “Medical Building 327; “…Shoppe” and “Templeman’s.” An additional store front (name illegible) sits next to a corner space drug store. Finally, a Texaco gas station and its sign are viewed next to the Leon Apartments.
Date:
May 4, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bugle corps marching in the California-Nevada Department, Grand Army of the Republic parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Buildings on fire on the property of Jack Donovan, Santa Monica, 1953

Description:
Jack Donovan (John Francis Donovan III, 1894-1981), actor, producer and architect, built a house at 136 Georgina in 1926. The city disputed the legality of about 40 rental units that he later built at the adjacent property at 128 Georgina and legal battles ensued. Fire, attributed to arson, damaged buildings on the property in 1953.
Date:
February 16, 1953
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Buildings on fire on the property of Jack Donovan, Santa Monica, 1953

California State Guardsmen and new recruits, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform, standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. They are fronted by officers (four in view). Mixed within their ranks are several men wearing street clothes, gathered mostly in the back rows at right. All of the volunteers range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen and new recruits, Santa Monica, 1941

California State Guardsmen and new recruits, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve), most in uniform. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. Two men seen second row left are likely new recruits. Those along the back two rows stand at ease, some holding rifles at their sides. All but one of the men kneeling on the front row has a rifle at his side. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen and new recruits, Santa Monica, 1941

California State Guardsmen at ease with rifles, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform. Those along the back two rows stand at ease, some holding rifles at their sides. All but one of the men kneeling on the front row has a rifle at his side. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen at ease with rifles, Santa Monica, 1941

California State Guardsmen on the steps of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform on the steps of Santa Monica City Hall. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. Most of the men are standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. A First Sergeant is viewed kneeling with two others at front. A banner with the American colors and eagle is viewed hanging over the entrance.
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen on the steps of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1941

California State Guardsmen on the steps of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform on the steps of Santa Monica City Hall. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. A Captain stands at foreground, while a Sargent (three stripes up) and Staff Sargent (three stripes up, one down)stand behind him at left. A fringed banner with the American colors is partially viewed hanging over the building's entrance.
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen on the steps of City Hall, Santa Monica, 1941

California State Guardsmen standing at ease with rifles, Santa Monica, 1941

Description:
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform, standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Date:
June 25, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
California State Guardsmen standing at ease with rifles, Santa Monica, 1941

Canadian Legion parade at Santa Monica Blvd. and 5th St., Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
The event was covered in a Los Times article, "Legionnaire Conclave Climaxed by Parade: Canadian Veterans March 1500 Strong Through Streets of Santa Monica," 6 Jul. 1937: A17. Also, the Bartlett collection includes related clippings from a Santa Monica newspaper. The 2-page article is titled, "Legion Parade Today Feature of Convention," 5 Jul. 1937. (see "Relation" note).
Date:
July 5, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Canadian Legion parade at Santa Monica Blvd. and 5th St., Santa Monica, 1937

Canadian Legion parade on Santa Monica Blvd. at 3rd St., Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
The event was covered in a Los Times article, "Legionnaire Conclave Climaxed by Parade: Canadian Veterans March 1500 Strong Through Streets of Santa Monica," 6 Jul. 1937: A17. Also, the Bartlett collection includes related clippings from a Santa Monica newspaper. The 2-page article is titled, "Legion Parade Today Feature of Convention," 5 Jul. 1937. (see "Relation" note).
Date:
July 5, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Canadian Legion parade on Santa Monica Blvd. at 3rd St., Santa Monica, 1937

Canadian Legion parade on Santa Monica Blvd. at 4th St., Santa Monica, 1937

Description:
The event was covered in a Los Times article, "Legionnaire Conclave Climaxed by Parade: Canadian Veterans March 1500 Strong Through Streets of Santa Monica," 6 Jul. 1937: A17. Also, the Bartlett collection includes related clippings from a Santa Monica newspaper. The 2-page article is titled, "Legion Parade Today Feature of Convention," 5 Jul. 1937. (see "Relation" note).
Date:
July 5, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Canadian Legion parade on Santa Monica Blvd. at 4th St., Santa Monica, 1937

Cargo truck carrying a military brass band during the Armistice Day parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:
Photograph of a cargo truck carrying a military brass band during the Santa Monica Armistice Day parade. The men wear dress uniforms and helmets with insignias on the front. They read from sheet music mounted on their instruments. Printed on the passenger-side of the truck: "63rd CA. Btry. A." Printed on the door is the Unit's Coat of Arms - a shield with three winged projectiles, one and two counterchanged, above a scroll reading, "Amor Patriae" ("Love of Country"). Printed on the hood: "W-4772." In addition, a plate riveted to the truck's front grill reads: "Pvt. Chambles." The cargo truck rides side-by-side with a second truck also carrying a brass band. A partially covered truck carrying military personnel follows behind.
Date:
November 11, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Cargo truck carrying a military brass band during the Armistice Day parade, Santa Monica, 1938

“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in Act 4 of “Carmen.” Cast members wearing Andalusian attire – women wearing mantillas and holding hand fans; men wearing short jackets and wide brimmed hats – stand in the background as singers portraying the characters Carmen and Escamillo perform downstage center. Escamillo wears a matador’c costume. The setting is a bullring façade with authentic posters from bullfights at Plaza de Toros de Castellon, Plaza de Toros de Gijon, and Plaza de Toros de Granada. A 1951 date can be seen on two of the three posters. Photographed from the balcony, the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit and audience members in view. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singer performing in Act 3 of “Carmen.” A singer portraying Michaëla, a village maiden, performs at center stage under an intense spotlight. Her hair is braided and she appears to wear a cloak around her shoulders. She stands before scenery flats painted to represent mountains and trees. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

“Carmen” production, Santa Monica

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of “Carmen.” Female cast members portraying tobacco factory workers populate the stage. They wear Spanish-inspired attire (peasant blouses and full skirts), hold cigarettes and sing while male cast members dressed as soldiers stand to the left and watch. The soldiers stand next to a scenery flat representing a guard house. Across the stage, a second flat represents the tobacco factory. A sign reading “Fabrica de Tobaco” hangs overhead. Photographed from the audience with view of the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit, as well as audience members in the first few rows. This may possibly be a Santa Monica Civic Opera production. Stage is likely at a Santa Monica school auditorium. Date of production unknown.
Date:
[between 1949-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Santa Monica

“Carmen” production with June Moss and Catherine Mazet, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in Act 1 of “Carmen.” Catherine Mazet and June Moss (standing third and fourth from left, first row) and fellow cast members wear Andalusian attire (men dressed in the vaquero style wearing short jackets or vests and breeches with wide sashes and wide-brimmed hats; women wearing head scarves, peasant blouses and full skirts with fabric tied at the waist) watch as a singer portraying the character Carmen sings to the men surrounding her. Don José, a soldier, sits to the left of stage with sword at side. He appears disinterested in the crowd’s activity. At left stands a scenery flat representing a tobacco factory. A second flat representing a guard house stands across the stage. The setting is a town square in Seville, Spain. A backdrop painted with additional buildings and an open plaza creates the appearance of a town square. Photographed from the audience, the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit and audience members in view. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production with June Moss and Catherine Mazet, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Carolyn Bartlett beneath a palm tree on a Palisades Park cliff at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, circa 1946

Description:
Photograph of Carolyn Bartlett seated beneath one of two palm trees on the Palisades Park cliffs. A portion of the cliffs and wooden rail fence can be seen at left, with structures along Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1) and the Santa Monica coastline in view at right. Photographed at the foot of Montana Avenue, above the Sorrento Beach Club.
Date:
[circa 1946]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Carolyn Bartlett beneath a palm tree on a Palisades Park cliff at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, circa 1946

Carolyn Bartlett beneath palm trees on a Palisades Park cliff at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946

Description:
Photograph of Carolyn Bartlett seated, reading, beneath one of two palm trees on the Palisades Park cliffs. A portion of the cliffs and wooden rail fence can be seen at left, with structures along Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1) and the Santa Monica coastline in view at right. Photographed at the foot of Montana Avenue, above the Sorrento Beach Club.
Date:
1946
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Carolyn Bartlett beneath palm trees on a Palisades Park cliff at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946

Carolyn Bartlett beneath palm trees on a Palisades Park cliff, Santa Monica, 1946

Description:
At some point after WWII the rustic branch fence at Palisades park was replaced with two types: a pre-cast concrete fence with a criss-cross design and a wood board fence. Bartlett photographs of Palisades Park dated 1946 show the rustic branch fence and the wood rail fence.
Date:
1946
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Carolyn Bartlett beneath palm trees on a Palisades Park cliff, Santa Monica, 1946

Carolyn Bartlett Farnham backstage at Symphonies-by-the-Sea, copy prints, Santa Monica, 1964

Description:
Carolyn Bartlett Farnham was the 1964 chairman of Symphonies-by-the-Sea, a free-admission annual series of symphonic and operatic performances. She is noted in the article, "Ballet to Open Bay City Symphony Series," Los Angeles Times, 2 Jul. 1964: WS3.
Date:
August 28, 1964
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Carolyn Bartlett Farnham backstage at Symphonies-by-the-Sea, copy prints, Santa Monica, 1964