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Six men at the opening for the educational display of the Colorado River Project, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:
A group of men standing in front of a sign that reads "Colorado River Water Metropolitan Aqueduct." Everyone is holding up a glass of water. This photograph was taken at the opening for the educational display for the Colorado River Aqueduct. From left to right, William P. Whitsett, William Mulholland, Frank E. Weymouth, H. A. Van Norman, John G. Bullock, and Franklin Thomas. Photo appears with the article, "John G. Bullock's Rise to City Leadership Saga of Triumph for American Creed: Merchant's Career Tale of Courageous Life," Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 1933: A2.
Date:
September 29, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Six men at the opening for the educational display of the Colorado River Project, Los Angeles, 1931

Walter P. Chrysler, Perry H. Greer, and A. C. Robbins posing in front of a Chrysler Six, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:
Chrysler P. Walter, founder of the Chrysler Corporation, in the center with Perry H. Greer and A. C. Robbins, of the Greer-Robbins Company, standing in front of a Chrysler Six. The Greer-Robbins Company was the distributor of Chrysler automobiles in Southern California. Perry H. Greer was head of the company and A. C. Robbins was the secretary treasurer.
Date:
1924
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Walter P. Chrysler, Perry H. Greer, and A. C. Robbins posing in front of a Chrysler Six, Los Angeles, 1924

"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Louis D. Beaumont co-founded the May Company Department Stores. He was called "Commodore" because of his affinity for yachting. He started a general store in Colorado with his two brothers, later joining brother-in-law David May to form the May Shoe and Clothing Co., predecessor of the nationwide May Department Store chain. He retired from the May Co. in 1912 but remained a vice-president until his death. Beaumont's visit to Los Angeles was reported on in "David May To Be Here for Winter: Merchant Who Controls Hamburger's is One of World's Leaders," Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1923: II6.
Date:
November 20, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Commodore" Louis D. Beaumont, vice-president of the May Department Stores Company, Los Angeles, 1923

Elwood S. Brown, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Portrait photograph of Elwood S. Brown. Brown was the Vice-President and Executive Officer of The National Amateur Athletic Association of America. Photo appears with the article, "Local Body of N.A.A.F. is Organized: Elwood S. Brown, Executive Officer of New Organization, Oversees Forming of Southern California Branch; Weaver and Glenn Named Officers," Los Angeles Times, 21 Jul. 1923: III1.
Date:
1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Elwood S. Brown, Los Angeles, 1923