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Chief Davis holds the burning mortgage to the Bide-a-Wee home founded by Minnie Barton, Los Angeles, 1935

Chief Davis holds the burning mortgage to the Bide-a-Wee home founded by Minnie Barton, Los Angeles, 1935

Mrs. Agnes Nolen covered in "Stevenson" stickers, campaigning for Adlai E. Stevenson during presidential election Los Angeles, 1952

Mrs. Agnes Nolen covered in "Stevenson" stickers, campaigning for Adlai E. Stevenson during presidential election Los Angeles, 1952

John D. Kennedy appears with Judge Richardson in relation to the battery of Arthur C. Burch.

John D. Kennedy appears with Judge Richardson in relation to the battery of Arthur C. Burch.

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Portrait of John F. Kennedy in navy uniform, circa 1943

Portrait of John F. Kennedy in navy uniform, circa 1943

Supervisor John Anson Ford, circa 1935

Supervisor John Anson Ford, circa 1935

Supervisor John Anson Ford, circa 1935

Supervisor John Anson Ford, circa 1935

"Prince" Michael Romanoff, popular Hollywood pretender to Russian royal blood, Los Angeles, 1934 (?)

"Prince" Michael Romanoff, popular Hollywood pretender to Russian royal blood, Los Angeles, 1934 (?)

Cousin of President Roosevelt, Leila Roosevelt, meets Mayor Frank L. Shaw. March 3, 1934.

Cousin of President Roosevelt, Leila Roosevelt, meets Mayor Frank L. Shaw. March 3, 1934.

William E. MacFaden and Robert W. Kenny, two of California's youngest judges, Los Angeles, circa 1934

William E. MacFaden and Robert W. Kenny, two of California's youngest judges, Los Angeles, circa 1934

Former mayor George Cryer poses with daughter Catherine, Los Angeles, 1935

Former mayor George Cryer poses with daughter Catherine, Los Angeles, 1935

Former mayor George Cryer poses with daughter Catherine, Los Angeles, 1935

Former mayor George Cryer poses with daughter Catherine, Los Angeles, 1935

Governor Olson and Tournament of Roses Queen Sally Stanton at dedication of Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles, 1940

Governor Olson and Tournament of Roses Queen Sally Stanton at dedication of Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles, 1940

President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to reporters from car with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Frank Shaw at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to reporters from car with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Frank Shaw at the Los Angeles Memorial...

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt greets the crowd at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt greets the crowd at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Evangelist and political figure Robert P. Shuler, Los Angeles

Evangelist and political figure Robert P. Shuler, Los Angeles

Stephen L. Wells, E. George Luckey, Frank Scriven and Virgil Backer at Democratic headquarters in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

Stephen L. Wells, E. George Luckey, Frank Scriven and Virgil Backer at Democratic headquarters in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

President Harry S. Truman reviewing troops during visit to Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

President Harry S. Truman reviewing troops during visit to Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott receives a hand-illuminated book at a surprise party in his honor, Los Angeles, 1935

Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott receives a hand-illuminated book at a surprise party in his honor, Los Angeles, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt greets the crowd from his train at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt greets the crowd from his train at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt greet the crowd from his train at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt greet the crowd from his train at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Senator Culbert L. Olson shakes hand with Postmaster General James A. Farley at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs

Senator Culbert L. Olson shakes hand with Postmaster General James A. Farley at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, accompanied by Eleanor Roosevelt, about to address the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, accompanied by Eleanor Roosevelt, about to address the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1,...

Postmaster General James A. Farley speaks at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles, 1935

Postmaster General James A. Farley speaks at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles, 1935

Senator Culbert L. Olson dines at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs

Senator Culbert L. Olson dines at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs

Dorothy Healey at microphone during city council debate on requiring Communists to register Los Angeles, 1950

Dorothy Healey at microphone during city council debate on requiring Communists to register Los Angeles, 1950

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan pose with Mayor Frank Shaw at Le Grande Station, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan pose with Mayor Frank Shaw at Le Grande Station, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan are escorted through a crowd at La Grande Station by Mayor Frank Shaw, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan are escorted through a crowd at La Grande Station by Mayor Frank Shaw, Los Angeles, 1934

Clifford E. Clinton of Los Angeles' Citizens Independent Vice Investigation Committee, circa 1940

Clifford E. Clinton of Los Angeles' Citizens Independent Vice Investigation Committee, circa 1940

Arch-Abbott S. Ohtani presents Mayor Frank L. Shaw with a gift, Los Angeles, 1934

Arch-Abbott S. Ohtani presents Mayor Frank L. Shaw with a gift, Los Angeles, 1934

U.S. presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower and Earl Warren riding in automobile during campaign parade in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

U.S. presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower and Earl Warren riding in automobile during campaign parade in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

Judy Garland at piano with Los Angeles Mayor Fletcher Bowron publicity for Proclamation of Music Week, Los Angeles, 1952

Judy Garland at piano with Los Angeles Mayor Fletcher Bowron publicity for Proclamation of Music Week, Los Angeles, 1952

James J. Boyle, Rex Thomson, Lew Harwood, C.C. Talbot, and Culbert Olson stand in a field used as county food cooperative, Los Angeles, 1930s

James J. Boyle, Rex Thomson, Lew Harwood, C.C. Talbot, and Culbert Olson stand in a field used as county food cooperative, Los Angeles, 1930s

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s motorcade leaves Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s motorcade leaves Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1, 1935

Spectators watching Eleanor Roosevelt speak at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Spectators watching Eleanor Roosevelt speak at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Supporters surrounding U.S. presidential candidate Adlai Ewing Stevenson, riding in automobile during campaign in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

Supporters surrounding U.S. presidential candidate Adlai Ewing Stevenson, riding in automobile during campaign in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

Mayor Frank L. Shaw poses with Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin at Red Cross conference, Los Angeles, 1935

Mayor Frank L. Shaw poses with Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin at Red Cross conference, Los Angeles, 1935

Capt. Yves Donval poses with French Consul Henri Didot and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, Los Angeles, 1935

Capt. Yves Donval poses with French Consul Henri Didot and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, Los Angeles, 1935

Capt. Yves Donval poses with French Consul Henri Didot and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, Los Angeles, 1935

Capt. Yves Donval poses with French Consul Henri Didot and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, Los Angeles, 1935

Miss Lil Tokio Alice Watanabe extends an invitation to Mayor Frank L. Shaw for the annual Nsei festival, Los Angeles, 1935

Miss Lil Tokio Alice Watanabe extends an invitation to Mayor Frank L. Shaw for the annual Nsei festival, Los Angeles, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank Shaw greet crowds during motorcade tour of Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mayor Frank Shaw greet crowds during motorcade tour of Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt receives welcome bouquet upon arrival at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt receives welcome bouquet upon arrival at Central Station, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Postmaster General James A. Farley speaks at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles, 1935

Postmaster General James A. Farley speaks at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles, 1935

Postmaster General James A. Farley is surrounded by a crowd at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles, 1935

Postmaster General James A. Farley is surrounded by a crowd at a convention for the California Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, Los Angeles,...

Board of Education member Stewart O. Mertz sits behind a podium, Los Angeles, 1935

Board of Education member Stewart O. Mertz sits behind a podium, Los Angeles, 1935

Los Angeles councilman J. Win Austin and mayor Fletcher Bowron testing an air raid siren in 1942

Los Angeles councilman J. Win Austin and mayor Fletcher Bowron testing an air raid siren in 1942

Comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson with Los Angeles Juvenile Commissioner Stanley Sutton, Los Angeles, 1941

Comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson with Los Angeles Juvenile Commissioner Stanley Sutton, Los Angeles, 1941

Actress Rita Hayworth receiving check for war relief from Buck-of-the-Month club members of Lockheed-Vega

Actress Rita Hayworth receiving check for war relief from Buck-of-the-Month club members of Lockheed-Vega

Jewell Adams with her husband John at a banquet where she was honored for her ten years of service as an L.A.P.D. switchboard operator, Los Angeles, 1938

Jewell Adams with her husband John at a banquet where she was honored for her ten years of service as an L.A.P.D. switchboard operator, Los...

Eleanor Roosevelt rides in a vehicle during a motor parade, Los Angeles, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt rides in a vehicle during a motor parade, Los Angeles, 1935

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

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

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

Republican politician Arthur M. Hyde sitting at a desk, Los Angeles, 1940

Republican politician Arthur M. Hyde sitting at a desk, Los Angeles, 1940

Republican politician Arthur M. Hyde sitting at a desk, Los Angeles, 1940

Republican politician Arthur M. Hyde sitting at a desk, Los Angeles, 1940

City councilman Ernest Debs holding horror comic books that were purchased in his district in Los Angeles, 1954

City councilman Ernest Debs holding horror comic books that were purchased in his district in Los Angeles, 1954

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan pose with Mayor Frank Shaw at La Grande Station, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan pose with Mayor Frank Shaw at La Grande Station, Los Angeles, 1934

Mayor Shaw and Governor Merriam pose in front of crowd, Los Angeles, between 1933-1939

Mayor Shaw and Governor Merriam pose in front of crowd, Los Angeles, between 1933-1939

Councilman Ed J. Davenport displaying nude comic books in Los Angeles, 1948

Councilman Ed J. Davenport displaying nude comic books in Los Angeles, 1948

Chief of the L.A.P.D. James E. Davis speaks with Capt. William F. Hynes in his office, circa 1934.

Chief of the L.A.P.D. James E. Davis speaks with Capt. William F. Hynes in his office, circa 1934.

Wayne Fisher, foreman of the 1934 Los Angeles County Grand Jury.

Wayne Fisher, foreman of the 1934 Los Angeles County Grand Jury.

Spectators watching Eleanor Roosevelt speak at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Spectators watching Eleanor Roosevelt speak at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Governor Olson and Tournament of Roses Queen Sally Stanton at dedication of Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles, 1940

Governor Olson and Tournament of Roses Queen Sally Stanton at dedication of Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles, 1940

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, accompanied by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, accompanied by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Frank L. Shaw, addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial...

Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott receives a hand-illuminated book at a surprise party in his honor, Los Angeles, 1935

Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott receives a hand-illuminated book at a surprise party in his honor, Los Angeles, 1935

Genevieve R. Cline, judge serving on the United States Custom Court, circa 1929-1932

Genevieve R. Cline, judge serving on the United States Custom Court, circa 1929-1932

Senator Sanborn Young speaking, Los Angeles, 1935

Senator Sanborn Young speaking, Los Angeles, 1935

Senator Sanborn Young speaking, Los Angeles, 1935

Senator Sanborn Young speaking, Los Angeles, 1935

United States presidential candidate Wendell Lewis Willkie during 1940 campaign in Los Angeles, Calif.

United States presidential candidate Wendell Lewis Willkie during 1940 campaign in Los Angeles, Calif.

U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon and wife Patricia making "V" signs with fingers, Calif., 1952

U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon and wife Patricia making "V" signs with fingers, Calif., 1952

Mayor Fletcher Bowron with five contestants for Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles, Calif., 1950

Mayor Fletcher Bowron with five contestants for Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles, Calif., 1950

Mrs. Adda Power, consul's wives Mrs. Jose Del Arco, Mrs. Gilberto Capriles and Mrs. Antonio Bace dressed in traditional Spanish costume in Los Angeles, Calif., 1951

Mrs. Adda Power, consul's wives Mrs. Jose Del Arco, Mrs. Gilberto Capriles and Mrs. Antonio Bace dressed in traditional Spanish costume in Los...

Mayor Frank Shaw greets Elks members, Los Angeles, 1930s

Mayor Frank Shaw greets Elks members, Los Angeles, 1930s

Maj. Donald H. Connolly, C.W.A. director of Los Angeles County, circa February 1934.

Maj. Donald H. Connolly, C.W.A. director of Los Angeles County, circa February 1934.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors, 1937

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors, 1937

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Cult victim Delight Jewett with her father Norman Jewett and U.S. Attorney Fleet Palmer, Los Angeles, 1937

Cult victim Delight Jewett with her father Norman Jewett and U.S. Attorney Fleet Palmer, Los Angeles, 1937

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, presides over the Pacific coast's United States Conference of Mayors. May 15, 1937.

Mayor Earl Riley of Portland, Oregon with his wife Fay Riley, Los Angeles, January 31, 1947

Mayor Earl Riley of Portland, Oregon with his wife Fay Riley, Los Angeles, January 31, 1947

President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from car, October 1, 1935

Advisor Harry Hopkins and others during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s visit to Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Advisor Harry Hopkins and others during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s visit to Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s motorcade arrives at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s motorcade arrives at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks at the Hollywood Bowl, October 1, 1935

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Rosalind Wiener [Wyman] at council table, Calif., circa 1953

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Rosalind Wiener [Wyman] at council table, Calif., circa 1953

City councilman, Edward R. Roybal and Reverend H. H. Collins in Los Angeles, 1953

City councilman, Edward R. Roybal and Reverend H. H. Collins in Los Angeles, 1953

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with Tomokazu Hori, the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with Tomokazu Hori, the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan ride in a vehicle through a crowd, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan ride in a vehicle through a crowd, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Tomokazu Hori, and his wife, Los Angeles, 1934

Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Tomokazu Hori, and his wife, Los Angeles, 1934

Thomas L. Griffith Jr. being sworn in by judges Victor Hansen and Eugene Fay, Los Angeles, Calif., 1953

Thomas L. Griffith Jr. being sworn in by judges Victor Hansen and Eugene Fay, Los Angeles, Calif., 1953

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