Names: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.) - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Shriners dressed in stylized costumes of ancient Arabia, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1935

Description:: Shriners sit around a carpeted floor, dressed in stylized costumes of ancient Arabia. Five men appear to be part of the fraternal organization, dressed in the ostentatious wear of the nobility, while one man is dressed the part of a servant. The Al Malaikah Shrine Temple of Los Angeles hosted a pageant, of which the theme was One Thousand and One Nights, or Arabian Nights. The event was hosted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Paavo Nurmi runs toward finish line at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, "Nurmi Thrills 45,000 Track Fans," Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr 1925: A1.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Selma Avenue School students, on and around float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Float decorated as ship with students costumed as sailors and queens or princesses, riding or marching on coliseum track, with audience in background
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Injured player from Wisconsin Badgers during game against UCLA Bruins at Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, ca. 1938

Description:: This photograph is possibly related to the article, “Alert Badgers Beat Bruin Team, 14 to 7,” Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov 1938: A13.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Wisconsin Badgers play UCLA Bruins at Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, ca. 1938

Description:: This photograph is possibly related to the article, “Alert Badgers Beat Bruin Team, 14 to 7,” Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov 1938: A13.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

USC Trojans play against UCLA Bruins at the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Players from Trojans and Bruins on the field at Memorial Stadium. Some spectators are visible in the stands in the background.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Costumed women in shriner Arabian Nights' pageant, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1935

Description:: Related to article, "Shrine's Arabian Nights Show Fills Coliseum" [Los Angeles Times, October 22, 1935]
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the UCLA Bruins and a Washington team at the Coliseum, Los Angeles

Description:: View of a football game between the UCLA Bruins and a Washington team (Huskies or Cougars).
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Paavo Nurmi before his track meet at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Finnish track star Paavo Nurmi poses for a photograph with an unidentified man at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Coach Howard Jones instructing his team at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: Howard Jones was the celebrated head coach for USC's football team from 1925 to 1940.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Player (left) has just kicked the ball during a football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Howard Jones coaches Trojan Al Krueger before he enters the field against Notre Dame, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: This photograph appears with the headline, "Highlights and Sidelights as record Crowd Jammed Coliseum for Struggle," Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec 1938: 15.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between USC Trojans and Notre Dame Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: This photograph appears with the headline, “Dramatic Action Photos Depict New-Found Kick in the Trojan War Horse,” Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec 1938: 14.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between USC Trojans and Notre Dame Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: A referee, left, declares a touchdown for Notre Dame.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between USC Trojans and Notre Dame Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Troy Upsets Notre Dame by 13 to 0,” Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec 1938: 1.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Armistice Day observance, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: Probably related to Los Angeles Times article, November 8, 1931, Minute of Memory Caps Armistice Day Program, All City to Pause in Silent Token of Respect to Fallen Heroes of War at 11 a.m. … Presentation of stand of colors to Legion of Valor … by Senator Shortridge. … unit will be commanded by Frank J. Irwin, a D.S.C. man and former National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans …
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Otto Peltzer, German world record holder in the 880, relaxes at the Coliseum while training to race, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Peltzer, the world record holder at the 880 at the time, was particularly interested in running on the Coliseum track, which he praised as a fast track. Two months after this photograph was taken he ran against local racers and set a new Southern California record. . During World War II, Peltzer was imprisoned by the Germans because was gay.
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Performers and horse in Shrine Circus, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Two men and horse, one in plaid pants mounted on horse's neck, one in tutu standing alongside, on Coliseum field with trapeze ropes and peristyle in background
Date Created:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and another team at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1923-1939

Description:: Player runs with the ball as other players approach during a football game between USC and another team.
Date Created:: 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Animal performers in Shrine Circus, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Possibly a rehearsal photograph; no audience visible
Date Created:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Clowns performing in Shrine Circus, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 3, 1929, Hundred in “Laugh Army,” Huge Clown Troupe to Feature Shrine Circus; Sixty-five-Act Bill Announced
Date Created:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Clowns performing in Shrine Circus, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: About 14 clowns, one doing a handstand on the shoulders of another, on Coliseum field with trapeze ropes, onlookers, and peristyle in background
Date Created:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Lee Barnes pole vaulting at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1924

Description:: Lee Barnes pole vaulting at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with men wearing suits watching from the field
Date Created:: 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football mid-play action, blocking U.S.C. vs. Notre Dame at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1928

Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

May Day Queen Allison Saunders and her maid of honor Billie Gygerson, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Seen CLOSE to HOME,” Los Angeles Times, 13 Jun. 1926: H2.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football U.S.C. player breaking the tackle of a Cal opponent at the Coliseum, 1927

Description:: Handwriting on negative states "Drury running with ball in USC Cal game - Oct 29 Coliseum Cockburn set"
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Amnesty International concert at LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1988

Date Created:: 1988
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Kelsey, Thomas
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Fourth of July fireworks at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, "City Celebrates Fourth in Frolic and Patriotism,” Los Angeles Times, 5 Jul 1935: A1.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Molly Pitcher float at the Pageant of Liberty, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This photograph appears with photo page, "Pageant of Liberty Stirs Throng of 50,000 at the Coliseum," Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1926:
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football player Red Grange, Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Related to the article “Red Grange and George Wilson Collide Today, All-American Stars in Great Coliseum Game, Expect More Than 75,000 Fans to Watch Athletes in Action; Bears Doped to Win,” Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 1926: 9
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Snyder, William Earl, 1896-1956
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Lillian Copeland crossing the finish line in a race at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1924-1932

Description:: Lillian Copeland was an American athlete, who excelled in weight throwing. She has been called "the most successful female discus thrower in U.S. history," and held multiple titles in shot put and javelin throwing as well. In the 1928 Olympics she won the silver medal for the discus throw and in 1932 she won the gold medal in this event.
Date Created:: 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Chief Davis handles a firearm during the annual police inspection at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This photograph is related to the event described in the article, “Public Police Inspection Set for This Year,” Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1927: A11
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

View of a Memorial Day parade from the top of the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A view of the parade from the higher seats in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was reported that 25,000 people had gathered to join in the festivities.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Spanish American War Veterans at the Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Drummers and veterans march in the Memorial Day parade at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Some of the 25,000 spectators can be seen in the background.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Belmont High School students in costume with float depicting California history, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Float decorated as pyramid and god, with about eight students in Aztec costume with drums, spears, and arrows, marching on coliseum track, with audience in background
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Virgil Junior High School students in float, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: 2-part float decorated as pagoda and elephant, with students in Javanese costume on and alongside, on coliseum track, with audience in background
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Charley Paddock crossing finish line at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Charley paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race and a USC graduate.
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Elmer Boyden's spectacular triumph over Percy Niersbach at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: "Long String of Bruin Victories Is Broken," Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar 1926: A1.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Anderson, H. C. and Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and Stanford Indians at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Players on the field during a football game between the USC Trojans and Stanford Indians (the Cardinals as of 1972) at the Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: A player is tackles with several other fallen players around him during a football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Lafayette at Valley Forge float at the Pageant of Liberty, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This photograph appears with photo page, "Pageant of Liberty Stirs Throng of 50,000 at the Coliseum," Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1926: A12.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Paavo Nurmi racing against the Sherman School at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Nurmi Thrills 45,000 Track Fans,” Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr 1925: A1.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Paavo Nurmi crosses the finish line at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Nurmi, center, crosses the finish line after his race against eight runners from the Sherman School’s track team, named the Indians. Some of the 45,000 spectators can be seen in the stands in the background.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

U.S.C. high jumper leaps over the bar during the U.S.C. and Occidental dual track meet, Los Angeles, [1926]

Description:: A U.S.C. Trojan is captured from a worm's-eye view while making a high jump attempt. Blurry ground sprawls along the bottom edge. Beyond it, at center, the high jumper is in mid-air as he passes over the bar. His body is horizontal and facing camera. He stretches an arm over his head and to the left. The high jump bar stretches horizontally beneath him. On the ground and near the left edge, a track official stands to the side of the bar and watches the jump attempt. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's stands stretch across the background.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Giant replica of the Liberty Bell at the Pageant of Liberty at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This photograph appears with photo page, "Pageant of Liberty Stirs Throng of 50,000 at the Coliseum," Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1926: A12.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Dr. John Roscoe Turner addressing U. S. C. graduates at Olympic Stadium, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: This photograph is related to the article, “Three Classes Hear Sermons,” Los Angeles Times, 30 May 1932: A1.
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

U.C.L.A. Bruins play Oregon State Beavers at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The Bruins and Oregon State Beavers tied 6-6 during the final game for UCLA coach Bill Spaulding. The teams played for crowded stands at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club at the Coliseum, 1931

Description:: Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club teams play football at the Coliseum with player number 29 running with the ball.
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between USC Trojans and Notre Dame Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Troy Upsets Notre Dame by 13 to 0,” Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec 1938: 1.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: View of a players and referees at a football game at the Coliseum between the teams of the University of Southern California and the University of California at Los Angeles.
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

University of Southern California graduation ceremony at Olympic Stadium, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: This photograph is related to the article, “Three Classes Hear Sermons,” Los Angeles Times, 30 May 1932: A1.
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Glenn "Tiny" Hartranft competing in a track-and-field meet at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1922-1927

Description:: Photograph of Glen Hartranft engaged in shot putting at the Coliseum with a few spectators in the stands.
Date Created:: 1922
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Estel Johnson crosses the finish line in the 880-yard race during the S.C. and Stanford dual track meet, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Photographs of different track events at the same meet appear with the captions, "The Start of a Major Upset Picture shows Sam Klopstock, figure in white, hitting the first hurdle in yesterday's high hurdle race at the Coliseum. Bob Lyon, No. 22, went on to win for the Trojans, Klopstock taking second. Clarence Berry, third, is No. 11, while Gene Culp, No. 5, finished under orders a couple of minutes after the race had ended. He hit a hurdle and ran thereafter with only one shoe one [sic]. The time of 14.7s. tied the meet record and the result, due to Klopstock's miscalculation, was a surprise. [Times photo by Fred Coffey]," Los Angeles Times, 06 May 1934: D1, and, "Leaping Right Down His Coach's Throat Here's Curtis McFadden of the Trojans making his winning jump of 24ft. 5in. in yesterday's meet with Stanford. McFadden had to fight his way into the event, his name not even appearing on the original entry list although he had the best competitive mark of the S.C. jumpers. Crawford and Olson of the Trojans made it a clean sweep by taking the other two places. [Times photo by Fred Coffey]," Los Angeles Times, 06 May 1934: D3
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

S.C. sprinter crosses the finish line during a race at the S.C. and Stanford dual track meet, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum track spans the width of the bottom edge as it stretches back on an angle to the left. In the mid-ground, S.C. and Stanford sprinters race towards the camera as they approach the finish line. At center, an S.C. runner crosses the finish line first. He runs with his arms stretched out wide as his chest meets the tape. Two more S.C. Trojans follow behind him at left and 2 Stanford sprinters chase him at right. Along the right edge, several meet officials stand on a stepped riser on the inside of the track. In the distance, meet participants mill about the playing field and the stadium's stands stretch across the background.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

U.S.C. high jumper attempts a jump during the U.S.C. and Occidental dual track meet, Los Angeles, [1926]

Description:: A U.S.C. Trojan is captured from a worm's-eye view while making a high jump attempt. Blurry ground sprawls along the bottom edge. Beyond it, at center, the high jumper appears to be at the peak of his jump. He leans back to the left as one leg hangs over the near side of the bar and the stretches out to the right and passes over the bar. The high jump bar stretches horizontally beneath him. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's stands stretch across the background.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Thousands gather for Memorial Day parade at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: A row of women in white, led by three in the front, carry flags down the parade procession.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Thousands gather for Memorial Day parade at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Women in white carry flags and banners, one of which reads "DRILL"
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

General David Prescott Barrows speaking at Armistice Day observance, Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: General David P. Barrows, in uniform, standing at microphone decorated with stars, with another officer partially visible behind him, crowd and flag-draped Coliseum peristyle in background
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

General Walter P. Story speaking at Memorial Day observance, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: This photograph, cropped, appears with Los Angeles Times article, May 31, 1934, Thousands Join in City’s Tributes to Wars’ Dead, Coliseum Exercises Draw Largest Memorial Day Throngs, With Many Programs Elsewhere
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Mayor John C. Porter at President's Day ceremony, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, "Throng Honors Nation's Chief," Los Angeles Times, 1 May 1933: A1.
Date Created:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club at the Coliseum, 1931

Description:: Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club teams play football at the Coliseum, with a few players down
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club at the Coliseum, 1931

Description:: Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club teams play football at the Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

"Submarine Garden" float at the Electrical Parade in the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Restored negative
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Paavo Nurmi before track meet at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Finnish track star Paavo Nurmi shakes hands with an unidentified man before his track meet at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Stub Allison, assistant coach of the Golden Bears, talking to a player on the sideline during a match with the USC Trojans at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 193

Description:: Reported in the article, "Williams' run defeats Trojans, 7-1," Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 1934: 23
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the UCLA Bruins and the University of Oregon Webfoots at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: View of a football game at the Coliseum between the teams of the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Oregon.
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Charles Borah at an Olympic Club track team event at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Reported in the article, "Trojans Picked To Defeat Olympic Club Track Team Here Tomorrow Afternoon," 16 Mar. 1928: B1.
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Elevated view of the annual police inspection at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This photograph is related to the event described in the article, “Public Police Inspection Set for This Year,” Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1927: A11
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Chief Davis inspecting police at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This photograph is related to the event described in the article, “Public Police Inspection Set for This Year,” Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1927: A11
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Participants in the Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “War’s Survivors Parade to Honor Those Who Died,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1935: A2.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Declaration of Independence float at the Pageant of Liberty, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This photograph appears with photo page, "Pageant of Liberty Stirs Throng of 50,000 at the Coliseum," Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1926:
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

William Jennings Bryan, Jr., speaking at Armistice Day observance, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: William Jennings Bryan, Jr., in suit and tie, standing at podium with microphone, with bunting in foreground, 3 men, 2 in navy uniforms, at left, Coliseum seats in background
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid awarding a diploma, University of Southern California graduation, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid awarding a diploma to an older woman graduate, with other faculty members seated, all in caps and gowns, under decorated pavilion, with Coliseum peristyle with scaffolding visible in background
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

USC football team during practice at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925-1939

Description:: USC football players being instructed at practice (most likely by head coach Howard Jones).
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Civil War veterans sitting in crowd during Memorial Day celebration at the Los Angeles Coliseum

Description:: Handwriting on negative states "Veterans of Civil War at L.A. Coliseum-Memorial Day, 1928"
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Stub Allison, assistant coach of the Golden Bears, approaches a player draped in a blanket as other players watch in the sideline at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Reported in the article, "Williams' run defeats Trojans, 7-1," Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 1934: 23.
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Women march in a Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “Thousands Join in City’s Tribute to Wars’ Dead,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1934: A1.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Grand Army of the Republic Ladies at the Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “War’s Survivors Parade to Honor Those Who Died,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1935: A2.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Thousands gather for Memorial Day parade at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Different photographs taken on the same occasion appear with the article, “Taps for Heroic Dead Sounded Again as City Bows in Honor,” Los Angeles Times, 1 Jun 1926: A1.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Player is tackled as 2 referees approach at a football game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Lillian Copeland at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1924-1932

Description:: Lillian Copeland was an American athlete, who excelled in weight throwing. She has been called "the most successful female discus thrower in U.S. history," and held multiple titles in shot put and javelin throwing as well. In the 1928 Olympics she won the silver medal for the discus throw and in 1932 she won the gold medal in this event.
Date Created:: 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football game between the Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club at the Coliseum, 1931

Description:: Los Angeles Firemen and the Olympic Club teams play football at the Coliseum with players down and a referee approaching from the right.
Date Created:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Chief Davis and Commissioner Birnbaum inspect police at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This photograph is related to the event described in the article, “Public Police Inspection Set for This Year,” Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1927: A11
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Panorama (left half) of a police inspection at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: For left half of panorama, see item ark: 21198/zz002cw999
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Spectators fill the stands of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during an annual police inspection, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Spectators sit in the seats lining the interior perimeter of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The stands and spectators are below the sight line of the camera. The stands enter frame along the bottom edge, curving to the right and then back to the left. Dozens of spectators sit and mill about the stands at center. At far left, the stadium's grounds jut into view. Cars can be seen lining the inside arc of the track. The arched entrance to the stadium enters frame in the near distance at right and curves towards the left. The entrance and additional seats at left line the background.
Date Created:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

University of Southern California graduation, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Two lines of graduates, in caps and gowns, marching across Coliseum field, with Coliseum peristyle in background
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

German track star Otto Peltzer practices starts at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1928

Description:: Peltzer, the world record holder at the 880 at the time, was particularly interested in running on the Coliseum track, which he praised as a fast track. Two months after this photograph was taken he ran against local racers and set a new Southern California record. During World War II, Peltzer was imprisoned by the Germans because was gay.
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

German Otto Peltzer trains on the track at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Peltzer was particularly interested in running on the Coliseum track, which he praised as a fast track. Two months after this photograph was taken he ran against local racers and set a new Southern California record. . During World War II, Peltzer was imprisoned by the Germans because was gay.
Date Created:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Women march in a Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Women in white frocks and capes, carrying flags, march through the west entrance of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Football player Red Grange throwing football, Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Harold "Red" Grange, in athletic clothing and shoes, throwing a football on Coliseum field, with empty seats in background
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Snyder, William Earl, 1896-1956
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Athlete Bud Houser throwing a discus at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1922-1926

Description:: Bud Houser was an American athlete who participated in the 1924 Olympics where he won gold medals for shot put and discus, and the 1928 Olympics where he retained his title in the discus throw.
Date Created:: 1922
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

R. O. T. C. officers march in Memorial Day parade, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Thousands gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on May 31, 1926 to celebrate Memorial Day with a parade.
Date Created:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

"Spirit of Hollywood" float at the Electrical Parade in the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Restored negative
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

"Fete Day in Spain" float at the Electrical Parade in the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Restored negative
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Governor Frank Merriam, Seth Howard, and William Jennings Bryan Jr. display patriotism, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Impressive Exercises Mark Los Angeles’ Observance of Armistice Day: Battle Just Beginning, Armistice Crowd Told Merriam Urges Renewal of Fight for American Principles in Speech to 20,000 at Coliseum,” Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 1934: A1.
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

U.C.L.A. Bruins play Oregon State Beavers at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The Bruins and Oregon State Beavers tied 6-6 during the final game for UCLA coach Bill Spaulding. The teams played for crowded stands at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date Created:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

John Powers, Occidental College student, running track at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1924

Description:: John Powers made the U.S.A. Olympic Trials in 1924 at 400 meters, was the Occidental College record holder in the 440 and was a member of the 1924 Championship Mile Relay at the Penn Relays. He graduated from Occidental College in 1924.
Date Created:: 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

U.S.C track athlete engaged in a jump at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Officials at the Coliseum watch a track athlete from the University of Southern California in the middle of a jump.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Custer Avenue School students in costume with float depicting California history, Shriners' parade, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 6, 1925, “California the Golden” Notable Achievement, Spectacle of Schools Depicting History of State Acclaimed by Visiting Shriners. The public schools’ contribution to the Shrine entertainment, “California the Golden” … "The South Seas," Custer-avenue school ...
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

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