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Judge Robert H. Scott addresses the 9th annual area Child Welfare Conference, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
The camera looks down from a balcony towards Judge Robert H. Scott as he addresses the 9th annual area Child Welfare Conference held at the Mayfair Hotel. A portion of the balcony passes across the lower right corner. Below, twenty or so sit in an audience at center and left. They face away from camera and towards a low platform. Atop the low platform, off-center to the left, Judge Scott stands as he addresses the audience. Behind him, several more persons sit on the small stage, facing towards camera. A couple of women sit at a small table to the left of Judge Scott.
Date:
[circa March 13, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Judge Robert H. Scott addresses the 9th annual area Child Welfare Conference, Los Angeles, 1936

Women's drill team poses as group before the American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

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
Women's drill team poses as group before the American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

American Legion parades through the Hollywood and Highland intersection during their convention, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
The camera looks east and down onto Hollywood Boulevard during the American Legion's parade and convention. Hollywood Boulevard stretches straight back through center. In the mid-ground, Highland Avenue stretches across the image. On the near side of the intersection, a row of several flag bearers leads the procession. More color bearers carry American flags as they march in lines towards the camera. Striped banners wave over Hollywood Boulevard as it extends into the distance.
Date:
[circa August 10, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
American Legion parades through the Hollywood and Highland intersection during their convention, Los Angeles, 1936

American Legion (?) procession on East First Street, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:
An unidentified woman astride a horse in the middle of a street procession. Walking next to the horse is a person wearing a suit. Members of the procession are holding brass musical instruments. In the background, there is a building sign for "K. Nakano Japanese Grocery and General Merchandise." This photo was taken on East First Street, Los Angeles.
Date:
[between 1920-1929]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
American Legion (?) procession on East First Street, Los Angeles, 1920s

Color bearers parade down Hollywood Boulevard during the American Legion convention, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
The camera looks east and down at Hollywood Boulevard during the American Legion's parade and convention. Color bearers carry American flags as they march in lines towards the camera. Along the right edge, from front to back, the Hollywood Masonic Temple and the El Capitain Theatre line the south side of Hollywood Boulevard. The parade along Hollywood Boulevard stretches into the distance at center. In the background at left, the Hollywood First National Bank Building rises.
Date:
[circa August 10, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Color bearers parade down Hollywood Boulevard during the American Legion convention, Los Angeles, 1936

Commander John R. Quinn is greeted as he arrives at the train station, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:
John R. Quinn is greeted at the Santa Fe train station as he arrives during his lap of a tour to visit American Legion posts. Photo appears with the article "Warm Welcome From Buddies to Legion Leader: SWINGING AROUND CIRCLE Commander Visiting Principal Legion Posts of Nation; Speaks at Hollywood Stadium Meeting," Los Angeles Times, 10 June 1924: A1.
Date:
June 9, 1924
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Commander John R. Quinn is greeted as he arrives at the train station, Los Angeles, 1924

National Commander John R. Quinn stands with two men, possibly at a train station, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:
National Commander of the American Legion, John R. Quinn (center) poses with two unknown men. Possibly reported in "Warm Welcome From Buddies to Legion Leader: SWINGING AROUND CIRCLE Commander Visiting Principal Legion Posts of Nation; Speaks at Hollywood Stadium Meeting," Los Angeles Times, 10 June 1924: A1.
Date:
[June 9,1924]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
National Commander John R. Quinn stands with two men, possibly at a train station, Los Angeles, 1924

Crowd gathers in Warner Brothers convention hall for the opening session of the American Legion's conference, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
A large crowd gathers inside Warner Brothers convention hall during the opening session of the American Legion's annual conference. The front end of a stage stretches along the bottom edge. Beyond it, hundreds of attendees completely fill the auditorium. They sit facing towards the camera. Numbered signs rise out from the crowd and note each district. Striped banners hang from the auditorium's ceiling. A large American flag hangs in the back of the auditorium at center.
Date:
[circa August 10, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Crowd gathers in Warner Brothers convention hall for the opening session of the American Legion's conference, Los Angeles, 1936

Child welfare float in American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

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
Child welfare float in American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Flag-bearers proceed down Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

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
Flag-bearers proceed down Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Drum majors turn onto Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Description:
Bird's eye view of drum majors and the crowd of spectators. Reported in "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict...," 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
Drum majors turn onto Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Three Navy drill teams in American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

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
Three Navy drill teams in American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Elephant-shaped parade float proceeds as spectators watch during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Description:
An elephant-shaped float with a sign that reads "Community Post No. 46" is viewed by a crowd of spectators. One person sits in a carriage atop the elephant. Three outwalkers are alongside the float and two ourwalkers holding shovels are behind it. The float trails a car carrying four passengers, and behind the float are followed by three more walkers, one holding a flag. 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
Elephant-shaped parade float proceeds as spectators watch during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

"Neptune's Party" float proceeds down Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Description:
A boat-shaped float ridden by about 15 passengers proceeds down Ocean Boulevard. A crowds of spectator watch it pass. Reported in "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict...," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1; "Ex-Soldiers Hold Parade," Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 1931: A1.
Date:
August 31, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Neptune's Party" float proceeds down Ocean Boulevard during American Legion Parade, Long Beach, 1931

Portrait of John R. Quinn, Los Angeles, circa 1923

Description:
Portrait of John R. Quinn, National Commander of the American Legion; he smiles looking off-camera. A similar photograph apears in "LEGION LEADER ALL WESTERNER: Bread of Vision as He is Typical of Plains; "Old Man Quinn's Sen John" Will Stick to Him; Leader in School [School], College-and Among Cowboys," Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 1923: II8.
Date:
[circa 1923]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Portrait of John R. Quinn, Los Angeles, circa 1923

Portrait of John R. Quinn, California, circa 1923

Description:
Portrait of John R. Quinn, National Commander of the American Legion; he smirks while looking at the camera. A similar photograph apears in "LEGION LEADER ALL WESTERNER: Bread of Vision as He is Typical of Plains; "Old Man Quinn's Sen John" Will Stick to Him; Leader in School, College-and Among Cowboys," Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 1923: II8.
Date:
[circa 1923]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Portrait of John R. Quinn, California, circa 1923

Drum and bugle corps in the American Legion Parade, Downtown Los Angeles, circa 1930

Description:
Drummers of the Los Angeles American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in front of the Union Pacific Central Station, at 440 S. Central Avenue, during an American Legion Parade. Two men adjust a sign on top of a Union Pacific street car behind the drummers. Possibly related to the article "Ex-Soldiers Will Parade: Legionnaires Back from East Tomorrow to Celebrate Victory," Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 1937: A5.
Date:
[between 1930-1938]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Drum and bugle corps in the American Legion Parade, Downtown Los Angeles, circa 1930