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"Adohr-able Nymphs" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:: The theme of the 1934 Rose Parade was: Tales of the Seven Seas. It rained during the parade that year.
Date:: January 1, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Aerial view of parade route for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar Festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Aerial view of parade route for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar Festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Aerial view of crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Alameda County float in the Admission Day parade, Santa Monica, September 9, 1937

Description:: "Greetings" float from Oakland and Alameda County in the California Admission Day parade, held in Santa Monica. The parade, led by Governor Merriam, was a feature event of the three day Admission Day celebration, which commemorated the 87th anniversary of the day California became a state
Date:: September 9, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Audience watching Native American Indians on stage at event for Santa Fe Railroad 100 million miles of diesel travel, Los Angeles, Calif., circa 1948

Date:: circa 1948
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Authorities meet to discuss the Zoot Suit Riots, Los Angeles, 1943

Description:: Photographed left to right are Eugene Biscailuz (Los Angeles County Sheriff), Police Captain Thad Brown, Los Angeles District Attorney Fred N. Howser, and Carl Moritz.
Date:: 1943
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Boy Scout showing two Cub Scouts model plane at Scout-O-Rama event in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

Date:: 1948
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Bride of the Sea" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:: The "Bride of the Sea" float representing a beautiful young maiden riding beneath a floral canopy. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the city of Santa Monica.
Date:: January 1, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

California citizens carrying a huge state flag in the Admission Day parade, Santa Monica, September 9, 1937

Description:: California citizens carrying a huge state flag in the California Admission Day parade, held in Santa Monica. The parade, led by Governor Merriam, was a feature event of the three day Admission Day celebration, which commemorated the 87th anniversary of the day California became a state
Date:: September 9, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Child actors Billy, Bobby, Delmar and Garry Watson setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July, Los Angeles

Description:: Child actors Billy, Bobby, Delmar and Garry Watson gathered around an ignited firework on the Fourth of July. The Watson family was known as "the first family of Hollywood" and included at least nine children that acted in motion pictures.
Date:: [1930s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Children in Halloween costumes in Anaheim, Calif., 1948

Date:: October, 1948
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"China Clipper" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Float representing the China clipper airplane with 'Los Angeles' and 'China Clipper' written on it viewed by crowd to celebrate Los Angeles Pacific air connections. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Chinese Empress" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Chinese Empress Wan Qua Fei float, a carriage lead by dragons with Lili Arikawa seated on a throne as the empress, hanging baskets and lanterns, and with 'Long Beach' written on top seen by crowd at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Chinese Empress" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: The theme for the forty-seventh Rose Parade was "History in Flowers"
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Christopher Columbus" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Santa Barbara’s float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade before spectators. The float depicts the Christopher Columbus before King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella with two Indians from the New World. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Christopher Columbus" float at Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Santa Barbara’s float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade in a staging area. The float depicts the Christopher Columbus before King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella with two Indians from the New World.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Chris Willowbird and Iron Eyes Cody, in tribal dress, at funeral of composer Charles Wakefield Cadman

Date:: January 3, 1947
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Cinco de Mayo celebration at Los Angeles City Hall

Description:: Preparations are ready for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall.
Date:: May 5, 1944
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Cinco de Mayo entertainers at the Los Angeles Coliseum

Description:: Dancer Alicia Leonard and musicians prepare for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Los Angeles Coliseum
Date:: May 5, 1942
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Civil War veterans parade on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Civil War veterans take part in a parade on Memorial Day, 1935. The day's festivities included parades, decorations, and live music.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Civil War veterans parade on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Civil War veterans take part in a parade on Memorial Day, 1935. The day's festivities included parades, decorations, and live music.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Cleopatra" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Standard Oil sponsored float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade in staging area. The float depicts Cleopatra riding a barge followed by a group of female attendants.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Cleopatra" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California, January 1, 1936

Description:: Standard Oil sponsored float at 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade in staging area. The float depicts Cleopatra riding a barge followed by a group of female attendants.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Columbus" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: The theme for the forty-seventh Rose Parade was "History in Flowers"
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Confetti-filled streets during a celebration of Japan's surrender during World War II, Los Angeles, August 15 and 16, 1945

Description:: People walk over the confetti that was thrown out of windows over Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. This was part of a celebration of Japan's surrender during World War II.
Date:: August 15 and 16, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Conquest of India by Alexander the Great" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: A floral replica of an Indian temple on the back with Alice Williams and Anna McDougal as veiled princesses seated on the steps, and two floral chargers pulling Alexander, played by Sammy Schwartz, in a golden chariot in the front. The float was entered by the Pasadena Water Dept. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum listen to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, October 1, 1935

Description:: President Roosevelt speaks to the crowd from his car at the end of his motorcade through the city. during his one day visit. Tens of thousands of people greeted Roosevelt along with other dignitaries, including his wife Eleanor Roosevelt and Los Angeles Mayor Frank L. Shaw, during the motorcade.
Date:: October 1, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd celebrates Japan's surrender during World War II in the streets of downtown Los Angeles, August 15 and 16, 1945

Description:: Crowd celebrates Japan's surrender during World War II on Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. People walk in the streets while confetti falls from the windows.
Date:: August 15 and 16, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gather at Central Station to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrive for tour, Los Angeles, October 1, 1935

Description:: The trip, accompanied by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, was his first to the city as President. Papers estimated hundreds of thousands saw the President . Central Station was located at Fifth and Alameda Street.
Date:: October 1, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. An overturned car is visible within the crowd. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. An overturned car is visible within the crowd. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowds gathered for the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Crowds gathered to participate in the celebration of the Mystic Shrine's Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Date:: June 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd watches parade celebrating Aimee Semple McPherson's 25th year of ministry service, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Crowd watches parade floats and a procession of vehicles drive through downtown Los Angeles on the way to City Hall in celebration of Aimee Semple McPherson's 25th year of ministry service. The parade ended at the City Hall steps where McPherson greeted approximately 5000 people and the Mayor. Aimee Semple McPherson was a Los Angeles evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s who founded the Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple.
Date:: January 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd watching two dancers at the 1945 Los Angeles Filipino Fiesta

Date:: September 1, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dale Evans at book signing for her book "Angel Unaware" in Los Angeles, Calif., 1953

Date:: 1953
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Daphne Alley in Mexican costume and R. Allen Pelton in Bavarian costume dancing at Folk Dance Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., 1949

Date:: 1949
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

David Yee, Alan Young and Frank Tang joking around with firecrackers during Chinese New Year in Los Angeles, 1948

Date:: 1948
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Debutantes at the 1946 Las Madrinas Ball in Los Angeles, Calif.

Date:: December 14, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dragon costume for New Year festivities in Chinatown, Los Angeles (Calif.)

Description:: Two Chinese American women put the final touches on a dragon costume for New Year parades and festivies in Chinatown, Los Angeles (Calif.).
Date:: 1953
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Earl Carroll and his dancing girls at California Amusement Machine Operators Association Party in Los Angeles, Calif., 1939

Date:: October 9, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Eileen Siedman, Aiko Uyeda, Henry Goldman and Shirley Dumas of Interracial Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., 1952

Date:: 1952
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Fairyland Symphony" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1938

Description:: The theme of the 49th Tourament of Roses Parade in 1938 was "Playland Fantasies"
Date:: 1938-01-01
January 1, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Female student crowned during paddle day at Los Angeles Junior College, February 1936

Description:: Most likely related to the yearly mud battle between first and second year students and the first time female students took part. Students unknown. LAJC is now known as Los Angeles City College located near Vermont and Santa Monica Blvd.
Date:: [circa February 19, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Five women in ethnic costumes at piano during the 1945 Los Angeles Filipino Fiesta

Date:: September 1, 1945
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Floral-themed float created for the Hoover Dam Power Inaugural, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: A floral-themed float including a throne, costumed participants and glowing flowers created for the Hoover Dam Power Inaugural. The celebration was held to honor the first instances of power-production from the dam. Downtown Los Angeles was flooded with 7.2 million candle-power light, and engineers claimed that the display was visible from 100 miles away.
Date:: October 9, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Flowers placed at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather chapel, in honor of Jean Harlow after her sudden death, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Film star Jean Harlow's home after her sudden death. Harlow, known by many as "Baby," died of renal failure at age 26. Harlow's funeral was conducted at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather chapel at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA on June 9, 1937.
Date:: [circa June 9, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

"Fountain of Youth" float at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1936

Description:: Float in shape of tiered viewing stands withJ. H. Burns playing the role of Ponce de Leon reaching for the fountain of youth and with 'Dr. W. J. Ross (unreadable) Co.' written on side. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Date:: January 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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