Two unidentified men stand outside the deserted Palm Springs cabin where Betty Hardaker hid after murdering her daughter Geraldine Hardaker. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Deserted Palm Springs cabin where Betty Hardaker hid after murdering her daughter Geraldine Hardaker. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Room inside the deserted Palm Springs cabin where Betty Hardaker hid after murdering her daughter Geraldine Hardaker. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Deserted Palm Springs cabin where Betty Hardaker hid after murdering her daughter Geraldine Hardaker. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
From left to right, Burton Green, Miles Gray, Dr. John Lorden and Martha Woodin sit on the pool deck at El Mirador in Palm Springs. They cluster together, off-center to the right. All but Miles Gray wear street clothes and sit in folding, canvas chairs. Miles Gray appears to have just swam. He sits behind and between Burton Green and John Lordan. Behind and to the left of Burton Green, the pool's diving board extends to the left and out-of-frame. An arcade stretches around the pool deck's perimeter in the background.
From left to right, John McEnery, Gordon Coutts, Sir John Lavery and Alice Trudeau McEnery relax outside Coutt's home, Dar Marroc, in Palm Springs. John McEnery sits on a bench at left and faces towards the right. At center, Sir John Lavery sits in folding chair. Behind and between Sir Lavery and John McEnery, Gordon Coutts stands. He looks to camera as he rests a hand to his hip. Mrs. Alice McEnery stands to the right of the men. She stands facing towards the left and holds a sunhat by her side. Behind the group, the side of Dar Marroc rises at left. It is partially obscured by the surrounding foliage.
From left to right, Lucy Hill, Elizabeth Hill and Mrs. Frederick Payne sit around a table on the patio of the Desert Inn in Palm Springs. The Boston women sit at center and enjoy a luncheon. At center, Elizabeth Hill sits at the far end of the table and looks to the camera. On the near side of the table, at left, Lucy Hill sits and turns her head towards camera. Mrs. Frederick F. Payne sits on the right side of the table and looks towards the left. The Desert Inn's grounds sprawl across the background.
A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the caption: Angelenos Hosts at Oasis: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brix were visited by many Los Angeles friends during their vacation at El Mirador in Palm Springs. But they still had time to walk the dog [Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 1936: A7]
From left to right, Margaret Brandel, Vernette Ripley and Joyce Hodgeman stand while holding a trophy. The women form a semi-circle that is open to camera. All three smile as they hold the large golf tournament trophy between them. The placard on the trophy reads, "PALM SPRINGS [...] GOLF TOURNAMENT 1936 WON BY." A registration table enters frame behind the women at right. Two palm tree trunks rise in the background at center.
This photograph appears with the article, "Society Basks in Desert Sun: Golf Tourney Diversion at Desert Spa: Planes, Private Cars Bring Notables to Resort," Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 1936: D1.
Jinx Falkenburg and actor Gregory Ratoff stand together in Palm Springs. She wears shorts, he wears pants, a jacket, and sunglasses. Both wear sneakers. Trees and a fence are visible behind them.
Photograph of Marilyn Langworthy and Barbara Mayfield walking on the tennis courts of the El Mirador Hotel after playing badminton. Both girls hold badminton rackets. Behind them is the hotel, which features arched windows.
Diana Dickinson and Lilliam Pitchford stand in front of a horse during a visit to Irish portrait painter Sir John Lavery, grandfather of Ms. Dickinson.
This photograph is similar to another one of Dr. and Mrs. Andrews captioned "Socially Elect Enjoy the Desert Warmth Under a Winter Sun at Palm Springs: Dr. and Mrs. Roy Chapman Andrews continue their honeymoon at El Mirador after having sailed from New York to the Southland through the Panama Canal. The scientist and his bride left the Ambassador here for the desert spa and proceeded to Spokane Friday to return East via Canada," Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 1935: B1.
Photograph of newlywed Mr. and Mrs. George Beckley lounging by the pool in Palm Springs. Behind them is another swimmer, a building, and some palm trees.
Mr. Hadley sticks his head through a small window in the door with a pipe held between his teeth. Mrs. Hadley leans against the door frame and watches her husband.
Related to the article, "Mate Sues Society Girl. Divorce Asked by Clerk Who Also Files Answer to Her Annulment Action," Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 1935: A3.
Photograph of Jane Hollingsworth and Mignon Wolderman sitting together on a stone bench while on vacation in Palm Springs. One woman holds a pair of classes and a tennis ball and looks to the distance. The other woman is smiling and is wearing a bathing suit, holds a pair of glasses, and has a book on her lap.
View of 4 photographers (1 woman and 3 men) positioned nest to a wire fence at a rodeo at the Palm Springs Field Club. Spectators are visible behind the fence.
Photograph of a woman seated in a stationary 2-wheeled "sulky" cart for harness racing. A barn is behind her and a fence is in the background on the right.
View of a cowboy on a bucking bronco during the saddle bronc riding event at a rodeo the Palm Springs Field Club. Observers watch from behind a fence in the distance. The rodeo was sponsored by the American Rodeo Association.
View of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco during the saddle bronc riding event at a rodeo the Palm Springs Field Club. Observers watch from behind a fence in the distance. The rodeo was sponsored by the American Rodeo Association.
Night view of the gated pillar and low wall at the main entrance to the Desert Inn, identified by a lighted sign, with a sign below reading "Open Oct. 1st to June 1st."
Night view of small shops in a Spanish style white brick building with small shops, with illuminated sighs and with 5 small potted trees placed between the display windows. The shop on the right is "Whitakers Sport Shop."
Night view of the Doll House restaurant with a neon sign and an automobile parked in front of a bamboo fence. The Doll House was located at 1032 North Palm Canyon Drive.
Night view of a 2-story Spanish style commercial building with a 2nd floor balcony and with planting beds along the ground floor shops. A large tree grows in front.
Night view of Jo-Al's Charcoal Broiled Steaks restaurant with an illuminated sign and umbrella-shaded tables in a patio. Two automobiles are parked in front.
Night view of The Wagon Wheel café, with wood siding, a door designed to look like a wagon wheel and a mural painting on a plywood panel the left of a cow beside a palm tree and in front of a building.
Night view of The Wagon Wheel café, with wood siding, a door designed to look like a wagon wheel and a mural painting on a plywood panel the left of a cow beside a palm tree and in front of a building.