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Los Angeles schoolchildren hard at work despite a dire learning environment, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Photograph of unidentified Los Angeles school children sitting at desks studying. Their classroom is located in a tent, which makes it even more difficult to concentrate on hot, sunny days. The Los Angeles Times newspaper reports indicate that school bonds would fund brand new fireproof and earthquake-proof buildings to house Los Angeles schools.
Date:
November 18, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles schoolchildren hard at work despite a dire learning environment, Los Angeles, 1935

Gladys Carter with her head in her hand during the battle for custody of her daughter, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
This photograph may be associated with the article, “Child Tells of Seeing Killing: Girl Changes Her Story in Mother’s Death Case Court Scene as Small Girl Tells of Fatal Shooting GIRL UPSETS DEATH TRIAL Accused Mother Took Gun From Woman, Says Child in Changed Testimony,” Los Angeles Times 8 Jun. 1935: 1.
Date:
June 8, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Gladys Carter with her head in her hand during the battle for custody of her daughter, Los Angeles, 1935

Storm-flooded Beverly Blvd. at the intersection with Lake St., Los Angeles, circa 1927-1939

Description:
Photograph of storm-flooded Beverly Boulevard from the intersection with Lake Street facing NW. Several automobiles are traveling through the floodwater on the street. Signs on commercial buildings read "Caltex Sportswear Retail," "Snowdrift for Cake, Biscuit, pastry..., We lock in all it's [sic] goodness [and] give you the key," "Chevrolet, Now on display, 2 New Chevrolets, Choose Chevrolet for quality at low cost," "Associated Class Co.," and "Catherine The Valiant,"
Date:
[circa 1927-1939]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Storm-flooded Beverly Blvd. at the intersection with Lake St., Los Angeles, circa 1927-1939

Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband and a bailiff, Los Angeles, 1921

Description:
Louise Peete was convicted on Feb. 5, 1921 of first-degree murder in the death of Jacob Denton. She served 18 years in San Quentin before being released. In 1945 she was convicted of a second murder, this time of Margaret Logan, a wealthy woman who had supported Peete while she was in prison. For the second murder she was given the death penalty, and in 1947 became the second woman to be executed in California.
Date:
[January 1921-February 1921]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband and a bailiff, Los Angeles, 1921

Winnie Ruth Judd, murder suspect, surrenders, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:
Winnie Ruth Judd, murder suspect, gives herself up. Immediately to the right are defense council members Richard Cantillon (L) and Louis Russill (R). Chief Detective Joseph Taylor (center) wears a hat. Reported in "MRS. JUDD GIVES SELF UP; ADMITS SHE KILLED PAIR: Both Slain in Self-Defense, Says Woman Who Asserts "Sammie" Shot Her in Hand First," Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 1931: 1
Date:
October 23, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Winnie Ruth Judd, murder suspect, surrenders, Los Angeles, 1931

Los Angeles County supervisor Harry M. Baine speaking, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:
Harry Baine in suit and tie, standing near table with other Board of Supervisors members seated, with crowd near open door in background, flowers in foreground. They are in the new quarters of the County Supervisors on the 5th floor of the Hall of Records, located at 220 N. Broadway. The walls of the room are decorated with laurel panel molding above marble panels.
Date:
May 31, 1932
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles County supervisor Harry M. Baine speaking, Los Angeles, 1932

Newlyweds, Onslow Stevens and Phyllis Cooper embrace for publicity shot, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:
Actor Onslow Stevens embraces his new socialite wife Phyllis Cooper. A mustached and carefully groomed Stevens is wearing a suit and a tie, while his wife also wears a suit jacket and light colored ascot. Around six weeks after their elopement, the two divorced and Cooper kept her maiden name.
Date:
[September 1934?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Newlyweds, Onslow Stevens and Phyllis Cooper embrace for publicity shot, Los Angeles, 1934

Lynn L. Woolford during his murder trial, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:
23 year old Lynn Woolford sits in a contemplative pose while on trial for manslaughter following a fatal argument with 72 year old veteran Morton Clark. Clark had apparently made derogatory comments against one of Woolford's female friends. Woolford then slapped Clark, who fell to the ground and died of a fractured skull. Woolford was found not guilty.
Date:
August 8, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Lynn L. Woolford during his murder trial, Los Angeles, 1934

Frank Dewar, Buck Lieuallen, and Eugene Biscailuz during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:
Standing from left to right: Los Angeles County Jailer Frank Dewar, Oregon police officer Cecil "Buck" Lieuallen, an unidentified male (probably a law enforcement officer), and Undersheriff Eugene Biscailuz, photographed inside Biscailuz's office. The photo was taken during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered Marion Parker, age 12.
Date:
[1927-1928]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Frank Dewar, Buck Lieuallen, and Eugene Biscailuz during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

J. H. Van de Water and David Woodlock at the Retail Merchant's Credit Assoc. convention at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
This photo is similar to another one of James Van de Water and David Woodlock that appears with the Los Angeles Times article, "Standard Installment Credit Plans Discussed; Delegates Fear Business Demoralization if Present Competition Continues." 12 Aug. 1926: A20.
Date:
August 11, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
J. H. Van de Water and David Woodlock at the Retail Merchant's Credit Assoc. convention at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, 1926

Rev. John J. Cantwell breaks ground at Loyola College, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:
Reverend John J. Cantwell holds a shovel in front of a banner that says Loyola College, held up by two young men. To Reverend Cantwell's left stands a man in graduation robes holding his hat to his chest. To Reverend Cantwell's left stands another clergyman. Behind them there are stands filled with observers and a podium with a microphone, where another person stands.
Date:
May 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Rev. John J. Cantwell breaks ground at Loyola College, Los Angeles, 1928