Names: Mesmer, Joseph, 1855-1947 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Pioneers Of Two Races Honored In Nisei Fete." Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 1935: A1
Date:: Aug 12, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: View of Joseph Mesmer, left, standing in suit and bowtie, left arm resting on stack of books, Henry B.R. Briggs, right, standing in suit and tie, holding a knife. Joseph Mesmer was a member of the historical society Pioneers of Los Angeles. Henry B. R. Briggs was the Postmaster of Los Angeles from February 1, 1934 to his death (from pneumonia) on September 28, 1936. Prior to that, he was the publisher and editor of the Los Angeles Record.
Date:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: One of the cornerstones of the old County Courthouse, which was located on the corner of Temple and Broadway, was opened to reveal a box from 1888 when the foundation was laid. Among the contents was an eight-page issue of the Los Angeles Times. The ceremony was led by Marshall Stimson, president of the Historical Society of Southern California, and Joseph Mesmer, president of the Pioneer Society.
Date:: May 12, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Mesmer And Behymer Have Birthday Party," Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 1935: A1.
Date:: November 5, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Joseph Mesmer wears the same suit and award ribbon in a photograph taken at the Nisei festival banquet on 8/13, 1935, published in the Los Angeles Times on 8/14/1936.
Date:: August 13, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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