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Description:: George Daniel Olds was the President Amherst College. Olds was born in Middleport, New York and received his A.B. (1873) and A.M. (1876) from the University of Rochester. He was professor of mathematics at the University of Rochester (1884–1891) and Amherst College (1891–1927). He served as Dean of the College from 1909 to 1922 and President of Amherst College from 1924 to 1927. Among his students was Calvin Coolidge.
Date:: 1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: A different photograph of Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid taken on the same occasion appears in the article, "Inquest By Scientists on Eclipse of Sun; Savants in Convention Here Agree Einstein Theory Strengthened by Observations of Corona." Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 1923: II1.
Date:: September 17, 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Vital Need of Tax Cut Emphasized," Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov 1935: 1.
Date:: November 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Dr. Pettus was in Los Angeles to deliver a lecture at the Institute of World Affairs meeting in December, when this portrait was likely taken.
Date:: December 12, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Related to the article, "Jordan Sees Era of Peace: Noted Educator, Award Winner Guest of Optimists' Club Luncheon; Presentation Today," Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 1925: 20.
Date:: January 16, 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Topics at the conference included the discussion of professional education for teachers.
Date:: March 10, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Madam Ernestine Schumann-Heink, famous operatic contralto, received an honorary Doctor of Music from U. S. C. in 1922.
Date:: June 15, 1922
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Newspaper clipping of the article, "Educator's Work Brings Distinction From Aboard; Honor Paid Von KleinSmid; French Decoration for Aiding Learning Pinned on Educator at Notable Biltmore Gathering." Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 1928: pg. A1.
Date:: January 10, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: A play-by-play is given for the game between the Fighting Irish and the Trojans.
Date:: December 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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