Portrait of Hulda Minthorn Hoover, mother of Herbert Hoover, in a dress with high neck collar and roses. The photograph, taken between 1880 and 1884 [her death], is oval and tacked to a board and rephotographed.
Two 3-story brick barracks buildings, 1 with square center tower, with arched windows on 2nd floor, rectangular windows on 1st and 3rd floors, with 2 men and 2 cars near buildings, with dirt yard, dirt road, eucalyptus trees, and man in hat and vest standing in foreground
Photograph from book or newspaper of bodies of 4 members of the Dalton Gang, with 5th body in inset photograph at top left, lying on wooden platform with gun across 2 bodies, with boy looking between wooden slats of wall in background. Caption reads: Tim Evans, or Powers. Bob Dalton. Grat Dalton. Dick Broadwell. COFFEYVILLE, KANS., OCT. 5, 1892.
Santa Monica Pier and La Monica Ballroom, with curved road, palm tree, shrubs, and rustic eucalyptus branch fence in foreground, benches and three people in midground
Seven people around a sailboat on the shore, either bringing the boat in or preparing to take it out, as two others observe. The breakwater is visible in the distance.
Photograph of a man standing at a podium, speaking to an audience. The men and women wear clothing evoking the early 1960s. They are seen seated and standing on an expanse of grass, under palm and eucalyptus trees. The Miramar Hotel, now called the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, is seen in the background. Photographed at Palisades Park, in the vicinity of Wilshire Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
This photograph is probably related to the article "Ebell Juniors Slate Carnival and Dance; Bishop Stevens Will Discuss Shakespeare." 18 Apr. 1942: A6.
An opera singer stands on stage wearing a floor length gown in Renaisance style. Behind her, a bench and stage set depicting the exterior stone wall and door of a building can be seen. The location may be Barnum Hall.
Lucille S. King, actress and ventriloquist, stands before a desk, holding a book in her hands. She is dressed in a Victorian style dress with embroidery and wears a hat. Other books are visible next to her.
Lucille S. King, actress and ventriloquist, dressed in Victorian garb, next to a young girl, also dressed in Victorian garb. Both hold parasols and wear hats.
Outdoor Easter service with congregation seated on ground in foreground, standing woman, seated choir and orchestra with palm fronds behind in midground, mountains in background
Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera production of “Il Trovatore,” Act 1, Scene 2. Leonora, portrayed by Barbara Patton, sings at center stage with Manrico (Tandy MacKenzie wearing a plumed helmet) and the Count di Luna (Enrico Porta). The setting is a walled palace garden with trees and a bench. Musicians with instruments are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Opera performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles.
Date from National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Assessment of Significance And National Historic Landmark Recommendations (www.nps.gov): The James W. Wadsworth Hospital opened in 1927 ... The next year, new barracks and a new mess hall were constructed
Photograph of dancers from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “The Marriage of Figaro.” The performers (one male and one female) danced in a ballet sequence from Act 3. They are standing onstage in front of a background set. They wear costumes evoking 18th century Spanish attire. He wears a coat, cravat, breeches, stockings and shoes with large decorative buckles. She wears a blouse with a lace-up bodice, full skirt and ballet flats. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
This photograph appears with Los Angeles Evening Herald photo spread, April 18, 1928, On With the Dance, Terpsichorean Marathon, Culver City to Ocean Park (image uclamss_1300_2065i)
Information about Alicia Mowat, Judy Mahood and Caroly Crane as ballet students is provided by newspaper clippings photographed by Bartlett (image ark no. 21198/zz002d5hdr).
Photograph of Judy Mahood (left), Alicia Mowat (center), and Carolyn Crane, ballet students, in oriental costume at a ballet rehearsal or performance. They were students of Julia Stuart.
Photograph of a young male seated at a piano. He looks toward the camera while playing the keys. Sheet music rest on the rack in front of him. Written on cover at left: "Granada. Agustín Lara. For Piano." Written on cover at right: "Intermezzo...the David O. Selznic Production Intermezzo...Ingrid Bergman, Leslie Howard. Music by Heinz Provost...Edward Schuberth & Co. Inc., New York, N.Y." The book partially obscures an open book of sheet music. Photographed in a residence, probably in Santa Monica.
Photograph of a young male seated at a piano. He reads the sheet music placed on the rack in front of him while playing the keys. Written on the cover of sheet music at left: "Granada. Agustín Lara. For Piano." The open book is turned to “To Love Again,” music from “The Eddy Duchin Story.” Photographed in a residence, probably in Santa Monica.
Photograph of Sharisse, Daralyn, and Janis Milne (left to right), seated on a bench in front of a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and ornaments. Wrapped gifts are placed beneath it. The remaining living room space contains a rocker recliner and a floor lamp (viewed in the background at right). The girls were photographed at their family home in Santa Monica.
Photograph of Sharisse, Daralyn, and Janis Milne (left to right), seated on a bench in front of a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and ornaments. Wrapped gifts are placed beneath it. The remaining living room space contains a rocker recliner and a floor lamp (viewed in the background at right). The girls were photographed at their family home in Santa Monica.
Photograph of officials posed in front of the Cabrillo Monument before the unveiling. The stone marker with plaque commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Juan Cabrillo’s landing at Santa Monica Bay, 8 October 1542. Los Angeles County Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz stands at far right. The other officials, probably members of the Pioneer Society, are unidentified. Photographed at Palisades Park, Santa Monica.
A young woman creates a relief sculpture. The woman, wearing 1930s era blouse, sweater vest and skirt, sits at a table facing a wall with wainscot paneling; three prints illustrating design examples are pinned to the wall. A bust of a female sits on the tables where the student carves what appears to be a Madonna image from plaster. A three-sided ruler and chisel are visible on the right.
Young women seated and standing on a brick patio situated between two buildings. There are nine women in total. The one closest to the camera sits on a step and looks off to her left. Just beyond her, three women appear to be studying at a picnic table; a woman sits in a reclining chair behind them looking at the camera as does a second woman seated at adjacent table. Two others have a conversation behind her while a girl watches. The patio is replete with trees and planted flowers.
Photograph of fluid being poured from a test tube into a beaker. The man rests one arm on a table top as he pours. The tight shot only reveals his hands and arms. He wears a watch, his sleeves rolled to the elbows. Rows of indiscernible objects appear to line shelves in the background.
Two biology students dissect frogs. The students sit at a laboratory desk, each with their own frog. The student in the foreground draws what he sees. Scalpels, tweezers, scissors and teasing needles are laid out on butcher blocks with the frogs. A microscope can be seen on the lab table behind them.
Photograph of a woman seated at a table with a mathematics workbook and adding machine. The woman keys the machine at right; practice problems in the workbook (propped up at left) have been filled in with pencil.
The Santa Monica Civic Opera performed “Rigoletto” at the John Adams Auditorium November 26-27, and December 3-4. This is either the November 26th or December 4th performance, with Natalie Garrotto in the role of Gilda. The role alternated between Natalie Garrotto, Kay Marshall and Diana Guadagno.
Building was designed by John Lindsay, as made evident by one of the signs on the building. John Lindsay was a southern California architect. Lindsay was associated with at least two the firms: Palmer, Krisel & Lindsay, A.I.A. for a brief time around 1952; and John C. Lindsay and Associates.
May Betteridge, leaning on fence, wearing bathing suit embellished with donkeys and elephants, holding flag with donkey and elephant, near overhanging tree
Jack Halstein at his concession, Jacks Famous Ice Cream Cones. The cones, seen on the right, were handmade at the concession. The photograph was taken as part of a promotion to celebrate the creation of the 125,000th cone
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Cast members wearing Italian peasant costumes are gathered center stage while Alfio (portrayed by Enrico Porta) stands to the fore of the group, holding a whip. The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church. Beyond the stage, musicians can be seen in the orchestra pit, while audience members are viewed at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Young woman dancing in flowered pareo skirt and halter, barefoot, with flower headdress, on Indian-style drum, holding feathered maracas, indoors with wall in background, with 2 hanging leis. The photograph was taken at the home of Adelbert Bartlett, located at 535 15th St., Santa Monica.
View of vacationers seated at a wood plank table on the right during breakfast after a horseback ride. Other tourists are walking towards the table. Mountains are visible in the distance.
View of vacationers seated at wood plank tables after finishing breakfast in the desert. A cowboy entertains them with guitar music and singing. A few horses are visible in the background, with mountains in the distance.
Palm Springs tourists watch a lasso event from their picnic tables during a breakfast horseback ride excursion. A cowboy stands on his horse as he lassos another cowboy riding a horse.
View of horses in the background of a desert landscape with 2 tourists walking away from them to join a breakfast group and one cowboy walking towards them.
Photograph of Enrico Porta dressed as the character of Giorgio Germont in an overcoat, bow tie, and ruffled cuffs, holding top hat, with backdrop decorated with trees in background, for a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "La Traviata.".
Ox-drawn stagecoach, with man with rope leading oxen, about 5 costumed riders on and in stagecoach, with horseback rider partially visible at right and spectators and palm trees in background. Banner on side of stagecoach reads Bill Sharples and his gang, pioneers in radio, the oldest broadcast in the U.S., KTM from 7 to 9 AM daily
Lucille S. King, ventriloquist, stands on the right holding a dummy, while two child actresses pose in doll like stances. A boy playing a pipe organ stands to the left. Another boy holding an accordion stands onthe far left, only partially visible. Also seen are various pieces of furniture and dolls.
Photo is of collage of numerous newspaper clippings announcing a show by a Latin-American performance troupe led by Elisa Garcia Lopez. The performance was during the Sept. 5, 1957 show of Symphonies by the Sea at Santa Monica High School.
Photograph from book or newspaper of bodies of 4 members of the Dalton Gang, with 5th body in inset photograph at top left, lying on wooden platform with gun across 2 bodies, with boy looking between wooden slats of wall in background. Caption reads: Tim Evans, or Powers. Bob Dalton. Grat Dalton. Dick Broadwell. COFFEYVILLE, KANS., OCT. 5, 1892.
4 women in bathing suits, posing on large logging vehicle, in decaying condition, with chain, wooden structure and solid wheels, with trees in background
Four opera singers from a Santa Monica civic Opera production of “Cavalleria Rusticana,” in costume, posed in front of a stage set. Second from left: Florence Timmerhoff as Lola; far right, Enrico Porta as Alfio. Unidentified players portray Mamma Lucia and Turrido. Photographed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Opera singers performing in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Pagliacci.” The stage is filled with cast members in peasant costumes, as performers portraying Canio/ Pagliacci (in clown costume) and Canio’s wife Nedda ride onstage on a horse drawn wagon. The setting is a 19th century Calabrian village. With rolling hills and trees painted on a backdrop. To the fore stands a secondary stage resembling a Greek temple. Drawn curtains shield the interior from view. A banner painted with “I Pagliacci” is attached to the pediment. Beyond the stage, musicians can be viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The cast members, dressed as villagers, take up the entire stage. The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church (where a priest stands at the doorway). Beyond the stage, musicians can be seen in the orchestra pit, while audience members are viewed at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
This image is of a group of Santa Monica College students working on the school paper, the SaMoJaC. Some students sit at desks with typewriters before them. Another student points to the large image of a mock front page plastered on the building behind them. Still others stand with books and papers in their hands. The SaMoJac was first printed in 1929, and would change its name to the Corsair in 1945. E.R Coulson was a professor at Santa Monica College who oversaw the printing of the paper in the late 1930s.
Photograph of two female cast members with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. Both wear two-toned, paneled satin dresses with ruffled necklines. Puff sleeves gather in at the elbows and narrow along the forearm. The woman on the right holds a small purse.
Photograph of a female cast member with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. She wears a two-toned, paneled jacquard-print dress with v-neckline. Juliet sleeves puff at the shoulder, gather at the bicep and narrow along the forearm. She wears a broach, earrings, bracelet, and holds a folding fan.
Photograph of a female cast member with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. She holds a folding fan and wears a long, flowing dress with satin bodice, puff sleeves, and a ruffled collar.
Photograph of Betty Herrick standing next to a patch of roses. She is wearing a velvet gown with a half skirt tied at the waist, and long puffed sleeves (both made of the same fabric). She holds a closed fan in one hand and caresses a rose with the other. Viewed in the background are additional garden areas, a grove of trees, and a large two-story brick building.
Mawby triplets, Claudine, Claudette, and Angella, about age 7 or 8, in a play pirate ship, wearing fur-trimmed dresses, knit caps, white boots, and white gloves. The image is photographed on top of Christmas wrapping paper.
Bird's-eye view of about 20 dancing couples, mostly in white, with numbers on backs, with crowd gathered at left and right, cars in foreground and background
This image is of Martha Haynes. She stands before a bush, wearing a lace dress and flowers in her hair. She smiles at the camera and holds flowers in her hands.
This image is of a card with names of Los Angeles High School seniors from the class of 1940. The card reads "left to right, AUDREY PROBST, TYRE, NORMAN GEORGE TYRE, Right, NANCY LOU PROERSON, [P]EDERSON.
Unidentified man in boots, jacket, and sunglasses standing on tufa, with stream or arm of Mono Lake in foreground and meadow and snow-topped mountains in background