Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn stands in front of his home in his military uniform. Photo appears with the article "WHY SHOULD JOHN QUINN BE OUR NEXT MAYOR?: High Qualifications of Honesty, Intelligence, Aggressiveness and Ability Demonstrated," Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 1929: B1.
John R. Quinn smiles at the camera most likely from the yard of his Los Angeles home. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
Portrait of John R. Quinn looking off-camera. A similar photograph apears in "JOHN R. QUINN IN MAYOR RACE: Former National Commander of Legion Tells Proposes 'I Am Not Backed by Special Interests,' He Says Candidacy Dedicated to End 'Graft and Inefficiency'," Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 1929: A1.
General Smedley Butler (left) and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor members John R. Quinn and Henry W. Wright. Butler points his finger at Wright.
John R. Quinn holds a document at his desk as eight women stand behind, some of them pointing towards the document. Another man is seated on the right.
Harry Baine in suit and tie, standing near table with other Board of Supervisors members seated, with crowd near open door in background, flowers in foreground. They are in the new quarters of the County Supervisors on the 5th floor of the Hall of Records, located at 220 N. Broadway. The walls of the room are decorated with laurel panel molding above marble panels.
Roger Jessup and mayor Frank Shaw shaking hands, with supervisors Harry Baine, John Quinn, and Hugh Thatcher behind them, standing near table with blotter and pen, with flowers on another table nearby and crowd of people in room. They are in the new quarters of the County Supervisors on the 5th floor of the Hall of Records, located at 220 N. Broadway. The upper walls are decorated with laurel panel molding.
This photograph appears with the article "Action of Supervisors Makes More Construction Jobs, Work on Dam Starts Today, Supervisors Sign Contract for San Gabriel No. 1, Rock-Fill Structure Will Cost $8,600,527, Job Will Employ 400 of Workmen in County." Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 1933.
This is a photograph taken in 1933 of (L to R): A. W. Hoch, John Quinn, Mayor Shaw, and William Simpson, members of the committee representing the Los Angeles county unit in President Hoover's national unemployment relief organization during the 1930s Depression. Adolph W. Hoch was also the President of the California State Federation of Labor, William A. Simpson was the 1933 President of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and John R. Quinn was elected the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors after Frank L. Shaw resigned upon being elected as Mayor. The location is the Chamber of Commerce at 12tth St. and Broadway.
Dr. Hubert Work, chairman of the Republican National Committee, meets with John R. Quinn at The Biltmore to support his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles. Photo appears with the article "EX-CABINET MAN BACKS QUINN: He'll Be Great Mayor, Says G.O.P. Chief," Los Angeles Times, 05 Apr. 1929: A9.
Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn (middle) meets with campaign manager, Charles S. Hutson and campaign treasurer O. T. Johnson to discuss his campaign for mayor. Photo appears with the article "QUINN-FOR-MAYOR BACKERS GET BUSY: Hundreds Join Intensive Pre-primary Campaign," Los Angeles Times, 07 Apr. 1929: B3.
Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn (right) at home with his wife (left) and children, Charlotte Ann, Bob, and Jane (left to right). Photo appears with the article "WHY SHOULD JOHN QUINN BE OUR NEXT MAYOR?: High Qualifications of Honesty, Intelligence, Aggressiveness and Ability Demonstrated," Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 1929: B1.
John R. Quinn listens to the radio with his family in his Los Angeles home. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
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.
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.
Supervisor John R. Quinn is sworn into office by chief clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Mame Beatty. Supervisor Quinn was appointed by Governor Young to replace Sidney Graves once he was elected as chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Photo appears with the article "GRAVES HEADS SUPERVISORS: Chairman Given Unanimous Vote by Colleagues He Says 'Rational Economy' Keynote of Policies John R. Quinn Takes Post as Member of Board," Los Angeles Times, 13 May 1930: A1.
John R. Quinn poses on a chair with his arms crossed over the back. Photo appears with the article "QUINN TAKES UP WORK AS NEW LEGION HEAD: Native Californian Chosen for High Post on Eleventh Ballot; Convention Ends JOHN R. QUINN HEADS LEGION," Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 1923: I1.
Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn sits with his legs crossed in front of his home in his military uniform. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn stands in front of his birthplace home in Tulare County, California. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
This photograph appears with the article "Supervisors Have Busy Day Hearing Tax Protests, Board Hears Tax Pleas, Total of 175 Complaints on Assessed Values Heard During First Day by Supervisors." Los Angeles Times, 7 Jul. 1932.
Hugh A. Thatcher, seated, and Frank L. Shaw, Henry W. Wright, and John Quinn, standing, all around table with locked wooden box marked L.A. Co. General Tickets, with windows and door in background
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.
Charles C. Chapman, Samuel M. Shortridge, and John R. Quinn, standing, in suits and ties, at long table with glasses and plates, with flag on wall behind them and other diners in background
Portrait of John R. Quinn looking at the camera. A similar photograph apears in "JOHN R. QUINN IN MAYOR RACE: Former National Commander of Legion Tells Proposes 'I Am Not Backed by Special Interests,' He Says Candidacy Dedicated to End 'Graft and Inefficiency'," Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 1929: A1.
Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn stands in front of his home in his military uniform. A similar photograph apears with "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
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.
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.