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Ned R. Powley and other officials of the Southern California Telephone Company on the occasion of a historic transatlantic phone call, 1927

Description:
Southern California Telephone Company vice-president and general manager N. R. Powley sits at the head of a table with an old-fashioned "candlestick" telephone. He is accompanied by ten other seated men, some of whom are wearing headphones. Photograph was taken on the occasion of a 10-minute phone call between Powley and H. E. Shreve, assistant to the vice-president of the American Telegraph Company, in his office in London. At that time, the call set a world record for long distance transmission of a human voice.
Date:
[February 26, 1927]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Ned R. Powley and other officials of the Southern California Telephone Company on the occasion of a historic transatlantic phone call, 1927

Witness sits on the stand at Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:
At left, a witness sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. The witness sits facing towards the right and rests a elbow on the box's ledge while interlacing his fingers. Behind and to the right of him, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and also glances to the right. In the foreground at right, a court reporter sits with her back to the camera.
Date:
[circa 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Witness sits on the stand at Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Three girls visit a Santa Claus, Los Angeles vicinity, 1938

Description:
At left, a Santa Claus sits, facing right, in his small Christmas display as he greets visiting children. Three young girls line up to the right of him. The two leftmost girls don the same outfit. One of them stands slightly behind Santa Claus and smiles to camera. Her sister (presumably) stands in front of Santa and looks towards him. A girl in braided pigtails stands to the right of them. She pouts as she looks towards Santa Claus. The back of Santa Claus' chair is shaped like a Christmas tree. It is recessed in a little alcove that is flanked by candy-cane striped columns.
Date:
[circa December, 1938]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Three girls visit a Santa Claus, Los Angeles vicinity, 1938

Woman involved in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping trial, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Related to the articles, "LINK TRUNK TO FIND IN CARMEL: Crochet on Towel and Wash Rag Held Identical Officers Tracing Gowns as McPherson Clews More Strands of Red Hair Found in Ornaments," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1926: A1, and, "LIST GIVEN OF TRUNK'S CONTENTS Keyes Checks Garments in Container Thought to Belong to Ormiston," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1926: A2
Date:
[1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Woman involved in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping trial, Los Angeles, 1926

Billy and Mary Louise Conn, Los Angeles, 1941

Description:
Billy Conn, boxer and actor, and his new wife, Mary Louise Conn (née Smith) on a train. At this time Billy Conn was filming for "The Pittsburgh Kid," formerly "Kid Tinsel." This was also a combination honeymoon trip. Billy wears a double breasted suit. Mary Louise wears a light-colored dress with a buttoned ruffle down the whole front length and a dark large-brimmed hat.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Billy and Mary Louise Conn, Los Angeles, 1941

Dancer Marianne "Marianita" Gatton onstage, Los Angeles, [between 1931-1935?]

Description:
Dancer Marianne "Marianita" Gatton smiling, standing on a stage, and showing her legs. Gatton is wearing a dress with a fringed bodice and ruffled skirt as well as stockings and dance heels. This photograph was possibly taken when Gatton was performing a Spanish or Mexican dance.
Date:
[between 1931-1935?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Dancer Marianne "Marianita" Gatton onstage, Los Angeles, [between 1931-1935?]

Lois Frances Booth, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:
Portrait of Lois Frances Booth, who was the wife of Prince Erik of Denmark from 1924 until their divorce in 1937. Photo appears with the article, "Dust Flies When Royal Rancher Goes to Work: Likes Outdoor Life and California Is Wonderful Place, That's Why He's Raising Chicks ROYAL RANCHER USES MEAN HOE Prince Erick Not Afraid to Make Weeds Fly Raising Chicks Principally to Make Money Disgusting, Says Princess, of Stories Told," Los Angeles Times, 15 Jun. 1924: A1.
Date:
June, 1924
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Lois Frances Booth, Los Angeles, 1924

Peter C. Gernert at his divorce hearing, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Mr. and Mrs. Gernert, married on June 14th of last year, appeared in court to address a divorce suit. Mrs. Gernert's chief witness is actress daughter Merna Kennedy, and witness Leonard J. Judd, a mutual friend of the couple, claims that Mrs. Gernert lacked respect for her husband, constantly quarrelling with him and calling him names.
Date:
April 9, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Peter C. Gernert at his divorce hearing, Los Angeles, 1936

Addison B. Day, chairman of the Community Chest Campaign, Los Angeles, 1931-1932

Description:
Addison B. Day, chairman of the Community Chest Campaign, stands and pointd to a sign that reads, "Over the top," referring to the success of the campaign. Reported in "CHEST FUND OVER TOP IN FIVE CITIES: Results Elsewhere Add Enthusiasm for Local Campaign of Relief," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1931: A5 and in "CHEST REPORTS DUE TODAY: Team Leaders Near Half-way Goal, With More Employee Groups 'Over Top'," Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov 1932: A1. Day was also the president of Los Angeles Gas and Electric.
Date:
[1931-1932]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Addison B. Day, chairman of the Community Chest Campaign, Los Angeles, 1931-1932

Olvera Street memorial service for Harry Carr, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Photograph of participants in the Olvera Street memorial service for Los Angeles Times columnist Harry Carr, beneath a striped canvas awning with mourners beneath umbrellas further back. The Chito Montoya stringed orchestra plays in the foreground and singers face a microphone (for radio KMTR), in the center. It is draped with a black wreath and black-rimmed photograph of Mr. Carr bearing the farewell "Vaya Va Con Dios." Ernesto A. Romero, Vice-Culsul for Mexico in Los Angeles, wears a trench coat and glasses (right). In front of him in a black lace veil and holding a sheet of music is Consuela de Bonzo, a Mexican community leader (owner of the restaurant Casa La Golondrina at 17 Olvera St.).
Date:
January 11, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Olvera Street memorial service for Harry Carr, Los Angeles, 1936

Judge Benjamin Scheinman marries Bobby Burns Berman and Betty Jane Hardesty, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
View of Bobby Burns Berman, left, standing in collared shirt, tie, jacket, holding hands with Betty Jane Hardesty, right, standing in hat, dress, with Judge Benjamin Scheinman, center, standing in collared shirt, tie, and jacket. Betty, Washington socialite, married Bobby, nightclub owner.
Date:
September 16, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Judge Benjamin Scheinman marries Bobby Burns Berman and Betty Jane Hardesty, Los Angeles, 1935

Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
In 1926-1927, Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden made an international trip around the world to benefit Swedish interests, which was described as a great success, especially the trip to the USA, during which they travelled over the nation from New York to San Francisco.
Date:
July 22, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, 1926