Names: American Legion / Date: 1931 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Eighteen uniformed women stand in a semicircle. A man stands in the midst. A woman to his left wears a whistle and holds a baton, suggesting she is the captain. The photo is quite dark; perhaps it was taken in the early morning before the parade began. Reported in "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict...," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1.
Date:: August 31, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, "Throngs View Gala Pageant," Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep 1931: A1.
Date:: [circa September 4, 1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: This photograph was likely taken on September 4, 1931, during the Parade of Four Flags. 200,000 spectators gathered to watch the Parade on opening day of la Fiesta de Los Angeles. The parade route was along Figueroa St, between Olympic Blvd and Washington Blvd.
Date:: [circa September 4, 1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: John R. Quinn holds his hat in his hand with Ralph T O'Neil on his right and Margaret O'Neil.
Date:: [circa 1931]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description:: Mr. and Mrs. Stevens sit next to each other on a sofa, Mrs. Stevens' arm linked in Mr. Stevens'. She holds a bouquet of roses. Mr. Stevens has a boutonniere pinned to the lapel of his jacket.
Date:: 1931-1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Photo appears with article "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict: COAST LEGION TACKLES UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Long Beach Gathering Discusses Problems of Idle Veterans and Compensation," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1.
Date:: August 31, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description:: Warren Atherton, Commander of the American Legion, standing at a podium and holding an oversized gavel.
Date:: [1930s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description:: Bird's eye view of the float, probably as it proceeded down Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. Photo appears with article "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict: COAST LEGION TACKLES UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Long Beach Gathering Discusses Problems of Idle Veterans and Compensation," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1.
Date:: August 31, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description:: John R. Quinn smiles at O'Neil as he shakes hands with another unidentified man. Mrs. O'Neil smiles beside her husband. Other uniformed young men can be seen standing behind them.
Date:: circa 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Reported in "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict: COAST LEGION TACKLES UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Long Beach Gathering Discusses Problems of Idle Veterans and Compensation," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1; "Ex-Soldiers Hold Parade," Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 1931: A1; and "Drums Call Veterans: American Legion Delegates Arrive at Long Beach for California Convention," Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 1931: A1.
Date:: August 31, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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