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