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Pianists Mildred Titcomb Rains and Madelaine Forthmann in recital, Biltmore Hotel ballroom, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Probably related to Los Angeles Times article, May 10, 1936, "Beau Peep Whispers." … Junior League Musicale … Last Wednesday’s Junior League musicale in the quiet dignity of the Biltmore Ballroom … Madelaine Forthmann, looking blondely lovely in white chiffon, played Beethoven and Bach with exceptional skill, while Mildred (Mrs. William) Rains, in an Alice blue gown, was masterful in her contrasts of Chopin’s gay and somber moods. We thought the program rose to a new high in the talented two-piano playing of Rachmaninoff …
Date:
May 6, 1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Pianists Mildred Titcomb Rains and Madelaine Forthmann in recital, Biltmore Hotel ballroom, Los Angeles, 1936

"Pasadena Crown" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1926

Description:
Float with floral sign reading "Chamber of Commerce" in the Tournament of Roses Parade. On each corner of the float is a pergola column surmounted by a floral bouquet. There is a large, open crown in the center and there are 5 women in costume and one male driver. The float was entered by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
January 1, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
"Pasadena Crown" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1926

Arden float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1933

Description:
Floral birds pulling a float with a large globe in the center and three floral parasols above platforms at the back providing shade for 2 visible maidens. Atop the globe is a uniformed man with "Adore" (probably for Adore Dairy) written on the back of his shirt. The float is seen passing the Goodhue Flagpole at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Date:
January 2, 1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Arden float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1933