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Charley Paddock and Charley Borah sprint to the finish in the 100 meter race, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
The camera captures Charley Paddock and Charley Borah leaping to the tape in a photo finish of a record-setting 100 yd race in the Coliseum. At center, Charley Paddock lifts his arms and takes the tape with him as he leaps across the line. In this race, he set a world record of 9.5 seconds. To the right of him, Charley Borah also reaches the tape and finishes a very close second. "1929" is scrolled across the front of his jersey. Behind and to the left of Charley Paddock, Murray Schultz of Caltech runs towards the tape and ultimately takes 4th place. A few more sprinters follow behind the leaders. Along the right side of the track, meet officials and hurdles line the infield. The Coliseum's empty stands stretch across the background.
Date:
[May 15, 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Charley Paddock and Charley Borah sprint to the finish in the 100 meter race, Los Angeles, 1926

Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden shakes hands with an admirer from the back platform of his private car, Mojave Desert, 1926

Description:
In 1926-1927, Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden made an international trip around the world to benefit Swedish interests, which was described as a great success, especially the trip to the USA, during which they travelled over the nation from New York to San Francisco.
Date:
July 14, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden shakes hands with an admirer from the back platform of his private car, Mojave Desert, 1926

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

Description:
Elmer Boyden's (University of California at Berkeley track team member) wins a half-mile race with Percy Niersbach (University of Southern California track team member) coming up on the right, in the Coliseum, with track officials watching.
Date:
March 20, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Anderson, H. C.
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Elmer Boyden's spectacular triumph over Percy Niersbach at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1926

Flood waters rush past a damaged cabin in Little Santa Anita Canyon, Sierra Madre, 1926

Description:
Flood waters, boulders and other rocky debris occupy the foreground and stretch back towards the left. In the near distance at right, a damaged cabin sits in partial view, facing slightly left. Damage is visible on the left side of the cabin and boulders line the front side of it. Two tree trunks extend from the cabin and to the left.
Date:
[circa April 8, 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Flood waters rush past a damaged cabin in Little Santa Anita Canyon, Sierra Madre, 1926

Girl and man, Ventura School for Girls, Ventura, 1921

Description:
The Ventura School for Girls was established as a correctional facility in 1913, housing girls formerly incarcerated at the Whittier State Reformatory, and in 1962 was moved to Camarillo as part of the California Youth Authority. The location is in northwestern Ventura, later the site of Vista Del Mar Hospital.
Date:
March 1, 1921
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Girl and man, Ventura School for Girls, Ventura, 1921