An article by Jody Jacobs, entitled “Las Madrinas Ball: 36 Debutantes Pay Social Dues,” appeared in the Dec 24, 1973 issue of the Los Angeles Times. The photographs from file 276475-E are negatives from the coverage of that story that were not used in print. For photographs that appeared in print see 276475-A through 276475-D.
An article by Jody Jacobs, entitled “Las Madrinas Ball: 36 Debutantes Pay Social Dues,” appeared in the Dec 24, 1973 issue of the Los Angeles Times. The photographs from file 276475-E are negatives from the coverage of that story that were not used in print. For photographs that appeared in print see 276475-A through 276475-D.
Woman in dress and striped scarf, seated at dressing table applying lipstick, holding hand mirror, with wall mirror, lamp, and hanging dresses in background. The fachion show took place in the Los Angeles Times building on 202 West 1st Street, most likely inside what is now the Harry Chandler Auditorium.
Jeannette Warren in light-colored chiffon gown and fur wrap. The location may be the roof terrace of the newly completed Los Angeles Times Building. The fashion show took place in the Los Angeles Times Building on 202 West 1st Street, most likely inside what is now the Harry Chandler Auditorium.
William Jennings Bryan, Jr., in suit and tie, standing at podium with microphone, with bunting in foreground, 3 men, 2 in navy uniforms, at left, Coliseum seats in background
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is located at 1100 Anacapa Street, in Santa Barbara. The Spanish Colonial Revival style building was designed by William Mooser, Jr. and completed in 1929.
Five uniformed men with flags, marching in Tournament of Roses parade, with crowd in background at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd.
View of the "California Raisin Day" float with an enthroned queen, Helen MacKenzie, in a lush garden of Easter lilies, daisies, gladioli and other flowers. The float, entered by the city of Fresno, is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
California Highway Commissioner Philip A. Stanton, back to camera, cutting ribbon, with Miss Anaheim, Jewel Cawthon, and Miss Newport, Mary Jean Mason, both in light dresses and hats, looking on, with about 3 other people in background
Float depicting an Indian legend about an arrowhead, with a wigwam in a valley and Linda Martin as an Indian princess, Edward Scott as an evil spirit and David Scott as the Indian chief who shot the arrow to save the princess. Only one float rider (evil spirit or Indian chief) is visible in this photograph. The float was entered by the city of San Bernardino and the National Orange Show. The float was photographed at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. with the Goodhue Flagpole on the far right.
Float celebrating Olympiad bicycling events with a floral bicyclist on the front of the float. Floral signs read: "Pasadena Chamber of Commerce" and "Rose Bowl." The float is shown at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Float representing the rock pinnacles of Cathedral Gorge in Nevada. Dressed as Indian maidens and seated amidst desert plants at the base of the pinnacle are Betty Lloyd and Mary Reed. The float was entered by the city of Caliente, Nevada and is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Ivy Day procession, led by two young men in suits and ties carrying ivy, followed by about 15 young women in white dresses carrying ivy, then long line of graduates in caps and gowns, with buildings at right, lawn at left
Members of the Girls P.J.C. Band seated in a float with the Goodhue Flagpole in the background at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Float entered by Florists' Transworld Delivery (FTD) with the Mercury Man high up in the center of a lush floral garden and with a large globe behind him.
The former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, located at 214 South Main Street, is one of Los Angeles' few remaining 19th century landmarks and was completed in 1876. The Cathedral was decommissioned at some point between 1994 and 1999 after which it underwent seismic retrofitting and restoration and, in the process, was converted to an event space called Vibiana.
Float rendition of a monster pelican 25 feet long and 15 feet high composed of white pompom and chrysanthemums. The float was entered by the city of Manhattan Beach and is seen here at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Time article, February 7, 1926, The California Fruit Exposition at Alhambra, with caption: Special feature exhibit of Kern County Chamber of Commerce, second in class.
A woman in colonial costume representing Betsy Ross sits next to a United States flag rendered in flowers; a man, probably representing George Washington, stands behind her. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Related to Los Angeles Times article, April 24, 1928, "Forest Statue Unveiled, Thousands of School Pupils Take Part in Dedication of Green Cross Monument to Trees"
The first year of the Nisei festival was 1934. The term Nisei was used to signify the second generation, or American-born Japanese who were American citizens. The festival is now [2012] known as Nisei Week. In 1935 the second annual Nisei festival included a banquet, fashion shows, an ondo (folk dance), kendo contests, a pageant tracing Japanese history, flower and tea ceremonies and a parade.
"Boys' Week" was first held in New York City in 1920. By the mid 1920's it was held in 600 locations in 25 countries. By 1928 there were 3,000 events. In 1934 Boys’ Week officially be-came known as Youth Week. In 1936 it was renamed Boys’ and Girls’ Week. One of the features of Boys' Week was to have High School boys accompany adults around businesses, municipal offices and the like and then actually run them on the last day.
"Rainbow and the Pot of Gold" float with four fairies seated on a half rainbow and a mound of oranges representing the pot of gold at the base of the rainbow. Three outwalkers holding streamers are visible. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorade Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd. Entered by the city of Covina.
Edward E. Spence, Beverly Hills mayor, and Norman H. Pabst fly the flag at half mast at City Hall as a gesture of reverence upon news of the August 15th death of Will Rogers. All businesses in the city closed at 1:00 pm as well.
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, May 19, 1934, Film Star Frolic Seen By 10,000, Ann Harding and Cantor Shine in Screen Guild Show First Performance. …Ann Harding, in a white satin costume studded with pearls … Eddie Cantor … attired in a Roman toga, was master of ceremonies. …
Related to Los Angeles Times article, April 28, 1934, "Beverly Hills Fete Today, Dedication of New Postoffice Will Be Followed by Many Other Events of Festival."
On the city of Monrovia float a woman dressed as the goddess Aphrodite holding the reins of a floral outboard motorboat driven by Loretta Trumbull, an outboard motor champion. Another young woman sits next to Aphrodite and ten outwalkers, young boys in costume, are also visible. The float is shown at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
"Mother's Day" float with Verna Richardson seated on a heart-shaped throne and attendants representing "Love," "Happiness," "Peace," and "Joy." A boy holds a sign reading "San Fernando" and 6 out-walkers attached to the float with ribbons are visible, including 2 holding a sign at the front. The float was entered by the city of San Fernando. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Newport Harbor float with 3 children in 3 floral yachts. The float is shown as it passes the Goodhue Flagpole in the center of the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Tournament of Roses float with 4 women dressed in light-colored classical (?) gowns. Spectators stand in front of a building with a signs reading: "Nash," and "Earl ... Motor Co."
C.C. Young, at center, in suit and tie, holding knife, smiling, with Grant Donley, in skirt, sweater, knitted hat, and Miss Canada sash, waving, seated on car at left, and Marianita Servin (daughter of Dr. Guillermo Servin), in skirt, sleeveless blouse, necklace, and Miss Mexico sash, waving, at right, with tangle of paper ribbons in foreground, uniformed officers and crowd, many waving hats, and hillside in background
Float with 2 trumpeters in the front, a floral eagle in the middle and a queen with crown seated on a throne at the back. Attendants and three outwalkers are also visible.
Rose Parade spectators in a 2-tiered grandstand with pine tree and San Gabriel Mountains in background on the north side of Colorado Blvd. at St. John Avenue. This block later became a freeway overpass. The dome of Pasadena City Hall is to the left of the lamp post.
"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does Your Garden Grow?" was the theme of this float, entered by the elementary schools of Pasadena. Mary is represented by Gladys Brooks and the other girls on the float are Ramona Martin, Kathryn Snyder, Eleanor Bothell, Phyllis Williams and Frances Ewer. The float is shown at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd.
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, May 19, 1934, Film Star Frolic Seen By 10,000, Ann Harding and Cantor Shine in Screen Guild Show First Performance. …Ann Harding, in a white satin costume studded with pearls … Eddie Cantor … attired in a Roman toga, was master of ceremonies. …
Tournament of Roses parade float with elks, a boy in elks attire, other children in costume, and with two male outwalkers in elks attire, sponsored by the Huntington Park Lodge #1415, prize winner Tournament of Roses
Charles C. Chapman, Samuel M. Shortridge, and John R. Quinn, standing, in suits and ties, at long table with glasses and plates, with flag on wall behind them and other diners in background
"Rock of Ages" float surmounted by a cross and 2 children dressed as angels, and drawn by 2 white donkeys. A woman dressed in a white Biblical costume seeking peace and refuge walks next to the donkeys. The float, designed by Col. William H. Gooding, was entered by the Salvation Army.
Six women riding in a cart serenaded by 2 men, one playing a guitar, at the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. They may be part of the wedding party described in an 8/19/1932 Los Angeles Times article titled "Historic Pageant Opens Santa Barbara Fiesta..." stating "The bridal pair on horseback were escorted by many riders by caballero and senorita, while a creaking careta carried members of the family of both bride and groom."