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Eating time in lunchroom at Whittier State School for Boys in Whittier, Calif., circa 1940

Date:: 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Walnut grove, Whittier

Description:: A bountiful walnut grove.
Date:: [between 1898 and 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. (Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Walnut grove in Whittier

Description:: A bountiful walnut grove. A sack of walnuts is visible underneath a tree.
Date:: [undated]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

California State Reform School, Whittier, circa 1910

Description:: View of the school with clock tower and chapel, and landscaped with palm trees and a pool in front.
Date:: [circa 1910]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Unnumbered Questionnaire 3

Date:: 1977-1978
Resource Type:: text
Collection:: Southern California Women for Understanding (SCWU) collection, 1975-1999

Ruth Haroldson, conductor, Whittier, 1935

Description:: Portrait photograph of Ruth Haroldson, faculty member of the Whittier College Music Department, violinist, and conductor of the Whittier College Community Orchestra.
Date:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Don Pio Pico's El Ranchito, exterior view from the side, Whittier, [between 1920-1939]

Description:: The west-facing side of Pio Pico's adobe mansion is viewed at an angle as it stretches back through the image. In front of it at right, the ruins of a wall stand. A wooden window frame remains inset into the ruins. At left, overgrown plants grow in front of the building. Three dormers sit atop El Ranchito's sloped roof.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Judge Albert B. Taylor and Mary B. Taylor pose on their 60th anniversary, Whittier, 1936

Description:: This photograph is related to the article, "Couple Wed Sixty Years," Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 1936: 10
Date:: [between January 16-19, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Don Pio Pico's El Ranchito, viewed from the front, Whittier, [between 1920-1939]

Description:: At left, the front of Don Pio Pico's El Ranchito stretches back towards center. The 2-story facade is viewed at an angle. A front porch extends forward from the ground level. A balcony on the second floor hovers over it. In the foreground, a tree rises along the right edge.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Two Occidental players fall on the ground and try to gain possession of the football during a game against Whittier College, Whittier, 1925

Description:: A similar photograph taken during the same game is titled, "Why Football Players Don't Live Long," Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 1925: A3
Date:: October 31, 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Betty Dore posing with inlaid table, Whittier, 1935

Description:: Betty of Whittier posing with inlaid table outside.
Date:: September 12, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Mexican governor Don Pio Pico's mansion, Whittier (Calif.)

Date:: May 7, 1950
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Oil wells with farms in background, Whittier, circa 1920

Date:: [circa 1920]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Whittier College president Paul S. Smith talking with student leader Dean Pitts in front of group of student demonstrators, Calif., 1965

Date:: May 26, 1965
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Police Chief Guy C. Welch and merchant M. Osburn, Whittier, 1936

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Tough for Bad Check Passer," Los Angeles Times, 07 Jan 1936: A5.
Date:: January 21, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

W. G. Rich founder of the Howling Hundred in mid howl, Whittier, 1935

Description:: W. G. Rich (known as Bill Rich in Whittier), prominent Whittier businessman and founder, in 1921, of the Howling Hundred, an organization that supported Whittier high school and college athletics, posing in mid howl. He wears a pin on his lapel that reads, "Whittier's Howling Hundred 100 Life Member."
Date:: December 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

W. O. Mendenhall inaugurated as president of Whittier College in ceremony, Whittier, 1934

Description:: A procession of academics and distinguished guests moves toward the outdoor amphitheater where the inauguration ceremony will be held for W. O. Mendenhall. Spectators watch from beside the building in the background.
Date:: September 21, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Occidental Tiger runs with the football towards the end zone during their football game against Whittier College, Whittier, 1925

Description:: The camera looks across the field at Whittier College during the football between the Poets and the Occidental Tigers. In the near distance, off-center to the left, an Oxy player runs with the ball towards the end zone at left. Ahead of him, a Whittier defender tries to stop him. The remaining on-field players watch the immediate play from a distance. Campus buildings rise in the background at left and fans fill the stands at right.
Date:: [circa October 31, 1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Don Pio Pico's El Ranchito courtyard, Whittier, [between 1920 and 1939]

Description:: In the foreground, a veranda stretches around the perimeter of the courtyard at Pio Pico's El Ranchito. Beyond it, the courtyard sits at center. It is partially obscured by shrubs along its near side. Another wing of the building lines the far right side of the courtyard. In the courtyard at left, a man and a woman stand beside the courtyard's well.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Dolores A. Connors is named curator of the old Pio Pico mansion, Whittier, 1936

Description:: Dolores stands on the step of the adobe building holding an open book.
Date:: February 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lou Henry Hoover, Dr. Walter Dexter, Mrs. Dexter, and Allan Hoover at Whittier College commencement, Whittier, 1933

Description:: A similar photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, "Graduates Led By Mrs. Hoover," Los Angeles Times, 11 Jun. 1933: C10.
Date:: June 10, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

A crowd watches Governor Frank Merriam give a speech, Whittier, 1934

Description:: A crowd attending the dedication ceremony of the gymnasium for the Whittier School for Boys.
Date:: November 4, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Group of people serving tea and rice during interfaith "Fast for Peace" at Whittier Central Park, Calif., 1967

Date:: February 9, 1967
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Governor Frank Merriam speaks at gymnasium dedication, Whittier, 1934

Description:: Governor Merriam stands with his hands in his pockets speaking into a microphone on a decorated platform.
Date:: November 4, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

E. G. Richardson beside the telescope that he constructed for Whittier College, Whittier, 1947

Description:: Restored negative
Date:: November 1947
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Leo Calland and Stanford Rohrbaugh, coaches at Whittier College, Whittier, 1926

Description:: Leo Calland (left) head coach of Athletics, and Stanford Rohrbaugh, freshman football coach at at Whittier College, on the athletic field. Rohrbaugh wears a football uniform.
Date:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Mrs. Herbert Hoover with Whittier College President, Dr. Walter F. Dexter, and his wife, Whittier, 1933

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Graduates Led By Mrs. Hoover," Los Angeles Times, 11 Jun. 1933: C10.
Date:: June 10, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Robert L. Kelly delivers speech at W. O. Mendenhall’s inauguration ceremony, Whittier, 1934

Description:: William O. Mendenhall was installed as the president of Whittier College in a ceremony on September 21, 1934. Among the distinguished guests were Lou Henry Hoover, Dr. Robert L. Kelly, and Rufus B. von KleinSmid.
Date:: September 21, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Occidental's Solly Mishkin tries to carry the football through a pile-up during a game against Whittier College, Whittier, 1925

Description:: The camera looks across the field at Whittier College during the 1925 football game between Occidental College and Whittier College. Off-center to the left, the majority of the players are tangled up in a pile-up. Oxy Tiger center, Solly Mishkin, carries the ball in front and at the center of the pile-up. He drops to his knees as Whittier's defenders tackle him from behind. Crowds fill the stands in the background. Off-center to the right, a campus building rises behind the stands.
Date:: [circa October 31, 1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Whittier College co-ed Alma Furman stands beside Elmer Calkins' model oil derrick, Whittier, 1936

Description:: Alma Furman stands outside next to a table with the model oil derrick that stands twice her height.
Date:: February 17, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Gymnasium dedication attended by E. J. Milne, Dr. J. M. Toner, Governor Frank Merriam, and Mrs. Oliver C. Bryant, Whittier, 1934

Description:: Governor Merriam dedicated the $50,000 Fred C. Nelles gymnasium in honor of the late superintendent, a project which the late Governor Rolph broke ground for.
Date:: November 4, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Joyce McGovern in the library of Whittier College, Whittier, 1935

Description:: Student Joyce McGovern holds an open book in the library of Whittier College.
Date:: [circa November 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Ruins and west-facing side of Don Pio Pico's El Ranchito, Whittier, [between 1920-1939]

Description:: The ruins of a wall at Pio Pico's El Ranchito stretch across the foreground. A wooden window frame is inset into the left side of the wall. Through the window opening, the west-facing side of El Ranchito stretches into the distance.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

El Ranchito, or Pío Pico Mansion, final home of Governor Pío Pico, Whittier, 1936

Description:: The exterior of an adobe mansion, where Governor Pío Pico last lived. A large tree is in front of the mansion. Another building is to the right with a platform of some kind on the roof.
Date:: [circa January 14, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Orchard heater stands on J. E. Bowersmith's ranch, Whittier, 1936

Description:: The camera pans up towards a large, latticed tower that rises at center. A single propeller blade caps the orchard heater. About halfway up the tower, a man climbs (J. E. Bowersmith?). Nearer to camera, orange trees just into frame from the lower left and lower right corners, naturally framing the orchard heater's tower.
Date:: [circa January 12, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Dr. Walter F. Dexter and Lou Henry Hoover at Whittier College commencement, Whittier, 1933

Description:: Dr. Walter F. Dexter, left, president of Whittier College, and former first lady Lou Henry Hoover, right, lead a group of people to the commencement ceremony. Mrs. Hoover and her son, Allan Hoover, were distinguished guests.
Date:: June 10, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Inauguration ceremony for new college president W. O. Mendenhall, Whittier, 1934

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “Rites Held at College,” Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep 1934: 8.
Date:: September 21, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John V. Mallery and Julia Mallery celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary at a reception, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Mallery, of 13120 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, the night they held a family dinner followed by a reception of 100 guests at the home of Dr. R. W. Health, 601 High Street, in Whittier.
Date:: January 5, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mrs. Claire Nordstrom, parole officer, Whittier State School, 1935

Description:: Photograph of Mrs. Claire Nordstrom, parole officer at Whittier State School (Fred C. Nelles School), seated at her desk.
Date:: August 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lou Henry Hoover delivers speech at W. O. Mendenhall’s inauguration ceremony, Whittier, 1934

Description:: Lou Henry Hoover, standing to the left of the podium, delivers a speech at W. O. Mendenhall’s inauguration ceremony. The orchestra can be seen behind her and the rest of the distinguished guests sitting to the right, facing the audience.
Date:: September 21, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

William O. Mendehall, C. Bevan Johnson, Lou Henry Hoover, and Dr. Robert L. Kelly dressed for a graduation ceremony, Whittier, 1934

Description:: Similar photograph appears with the article, "Rites Held at College," Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep 1934: 8.
Date:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Residents of Fred C. Nelles School for Boys march to work, 1955.

Date:: June 26, 1955
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Oil wells on hills, Whittier, 1920s

Description:: Pipes laying on the ground with oil wells on hills in the background.
Date:: [between 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Barbara Edmonston, Dolores Connors and Edith Elmer Hogg at the Pio Pico adobe home, Whittier, 1935

Description:: Photograph published with the article, "Historic Mansion Fiesta Scene: Pio Pico Group Host to 200 Clubwomen," Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 1935: 10.
Date:: October 23, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Edith Elden Robinson, Whittier vicinity, 1929

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "Whittier Writer Wins First Prize in Verse Contest," Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 1929: A8
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

James Stafford at meeting of North Whittier Heights Board of Supervisors where his proposal to develop multi-family apartments was endorsed, 1961.

Description:: Image that appears with caption in print is b771_210960-1b.
Date:: July 28, 1961
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Gamer, Ed
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

James Stafford at meeting of North Whittier Heights Board of Supervisors where his proposal to develop multi-family apartments was endorsed, 1961.

Date:: July 28, 1961
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Gamer, Ed
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mrs. Herbert Hoover and Dr. W. O. Mendenhall at executive board meeting, Whittier College, 1935

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Whittier College Aided. Former First Lady Attends First Board Meeting; Three Faculty Appointments Announced," Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 1935: A5.
Date:: Feb 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Inauguration ceremony for new college president W. O. Mendenhall, Whittier, 1934

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “Rites Held at College,” Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep 1934: 8.
Date:: September 21, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

E. G. Richardson beside the telescope that he constructed for Whittier College, Whittier, 1947

Description:: Restored negative
Date:: November, 1947
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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