View from grandstand of parade grounds, with equestrians on the track in the distance, audience in foreground, people crossing track in the middle ground.
Rose Parade spectators in grandstand seating. View facing NE towards a commercial building with a sign reading "James H. Kindel, De Soto, Plymouth" (located at 294 W. Colorado Blvd.).
View of spectators in front of the Goodhue Flagpole with two standing on top of the flagpole base at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. Radio announcers on a platform on the right report the parade.
Rose Parade spectators and policeman standing in front of commercial buildings at 89 East Colorado Blvd. Two commercial signs read: "Hunter & Williams Quitting Business Sale...," and "$1.00 Dollar Frocks."
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.
Spectators on the route of the Rose Parade. A sign reads: "Xmas week, Dec. 26-Jan. 1, Merchants Indoor Carnival in Carmelita Gardens, Free, Prizes, Entertainment, Music"
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.
Four horseback riders, 2 men and 2 women, in Spanish-style dress on decorated horses, with spectators and building with balconies and turret in background
Spanish Galleon Float in the parade of the Old Spanish Days Festival in Santa Barbara pulled by a team of 2 horses and carrying a driver and 2 boys dressed as Spanish explorers holding swords
View of float with a Spanish dancer on a platform performing to music created by 4 musicians standing behind her. The float was entered by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and is seen at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
The "Southern California Farm House" float is formed of cornflowers and white flowers with a garden in front and a rising sun behind the house. The float riders are Lois Weston and Leland and James Clemson. The El Monte entry is seen at the intersection of Orange Grove blvd. and Colorado Blvd. with the Goodhue Flagpole in the background on the right.
Program by the University of the West Indies entitled "Soundscapes: Reflections on Caribbean Oral and Aural Traditions" held at the University of the West Indies Lecture Theatre 4.
"Song of the Nile" float with two sphinx statuettes before lounging, costumed participants. One character fans the others with peacock feathers. The float is covered with leafy foliage, and a vase and other decorative elements are visible. The float was entered by the Pasadena Theatres, Inc.
Soldiers in old military uniforms stand next to others wearing the new "streamlined" style during a military show for National Defense Week. The show was held at the Los Angeles Airport and more than 60 officers and men participated.
Soldiers change from hats to helmets during a military show for National Defense Week. The show was held at the Los Angeles Airport and more than 60 officers and men participated.
Soldiers aim anti-aircraft gun at Douglas plane during a military show for National Defense Week. The show was held at the Los Angeles Airport and more than 60 officers and men participated.
Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, called the “deadliest and most efficient rifle in the world.” The Garand rifle went on display in Los Angeles as part of National Defense week. The rifle, which fires 54 rounds per minute compared to its predecessor’s 10 rounds per minute, is named after its inventor, John C. Garand.
Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, called the “deadliest and most efficient rifle in the world.” The Garand rifle went on display in Los Angeles as part of National Defense week. The rifle, which fires 54 rounds per minute compared to its predecessor’s 10 rounds per minute, is named after its inventor, John C. Garand.
Tattooed soldier checks a machine during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Socialites mingle at a performance of La Boheme at the Shrine Auditorium, put on by the Metropolitan Civic Opera House. This particular performance benefitted the P.-T.A. milk fund.
Socialites convene at a performance of La Boheme at the Shrine Auditorium, put on by the Metropolitan Civic Opera House. This particular performance benefitted the P.-T.A. milk fund.
Socialites mingle at a performance of La Boheme at the Shrine Auditorium, put on by the Metropolitan Civic Opera House. This particular performance benefitted the P.-T.A. milk fund.
Socialites mingle at a performance of La Boheme at the Shrine Auditorium, put on by the Metropolitan Civic Opera House. This particular performance benefitted the P.-T.A. milk fund.
Smoke rises over the L.A. Harbor while a coast guard boat battles the fire that began when the Markay, an oil tanker owned by the Keystone Tankship Corp., exploded in the wee hours of the morning. The fire was fed by leaking gasoline and threatened at least five terminals in the harbor. At least 22 were injured and 9, maybe 12, people were killed. Damage was estimated at $10,000,000.
Small float with male driver in white suit and hat and, perhaps, butterflies. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard.
Robert Telles, age 19, reunites with family members Betty Telles and Josie Telles in the Los Angeles Hall of Justice following his acquittal in the Sleepy Lagoon murder case.
Invitation to the book launch of Slave Society in the City: Bridgetown, Barbados 1680-1834 by Dr. Pedro L.V. Welch, held at the Arts Lecture Theatre University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. This book seeks to explain the way slave societies functioned in the Caribbean. The book provides a comparison between urban and rural slave societies, an analysis of several areas of urban social formation, demographic issues, trade and commerce, gender issues, and social and economic issues in the free coloured communities.
Float decorated as longboat with bird motif, carrying about six students in feather headdresses, some with oars, with sign reading Zuni Festival, Sixty-Eighth Street, on coliseum track, with audience in background
Six cyclists standing next to their bicycles at the start of the Transcontinental Bicycle Relay race in Los Angeles flanked by 2 motor cycle policemen. Spectators watch on the right and a sign on a truck behind them reads: "Official Relief Convoy, Los Angeles - New York Transcontinental Bicycle Relay."
Archway of flowers representing a hill with cottages and with a floral "Beverly Hills" sign, with floral globe within the arch, with woman in hat visible over top of arch at left, small group of people visible through arch. The float was entered by the city of Beverly Hills.
The float entered by the city of Laguna Beach features an artist (Frank Cuprien) working on a large floral canvas as 3 mermaids gaze at the spectators from the front of the float (June Storey, Phyllis Jones and Nevalle Anne Ropp). The float is seen at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
SPANISH: Fotografía de acto de Covireus al Sur en baldío de ex Barrio Ansina<br>ENGLISH: Photograph of Covireus al Sur event in the vacant lot of former Ansina neighborhood
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, May 4, 1934, Straw Hat Intrudes on Fez. Unable to decide between their loyalty to the fez … or … the straw hat season in Los Angeles, a dozen Shriners … accepted spring bonnets … below, Illustrious Potentate Mattoon …
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, June 5, 1925, Shrine Parade and Film Pageant Draw Record Crowd of Big Week, with caption: Pony Horsemen of Osman Temple, St. Paul
Policeman milling around a shrine of flowers at film star Jean Harlow's home after her death. Harlow, known by many as "Baby," died suddenly of renal failure at age 26.
Policeman milling around a shrine of flowers at film star Jean Harlow's home after her death. Harlow, known by many as "Baby," died suddenly of renal failure at age 26.
Policeman milling around a shrine of flowers at film star Jean Harlow's home after her death. Harlow, known by many as "Baby," died suddenly of renal failure at age 26.
A similar photograph of the sheep and handler on the left appears in the Los Angeles Times with the caption: Here's Another Champion, Entered from Pomona [Los Angeles Times, "Riverside a Mecca as Thousands Flock to Southern California Fair," 9/25/1929]
Program for the ceremony for the official book launch of the book Shaping a Nation - Principals of Barbados 1900-1980 held at the Garrison Room, Hilton, Barbados.
Program of Seventeenth Century Entertainment at the Barbados Museum with the Cecilian Singers, the Barbados School of Dancing, and String and Reed Instruments on Saturday, April 5, 1980.
Held at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael, on Sunday, December 1, 2002. Contains religious service and list of 357th Anniversary Committee members.
Senora Louisa Arenas de Stanchfield, surviving daughter of Luis Arenas, presiding over the dedication of Pioneers Monument in Ganesha Park. The monument is in the form of a relief plaque in an elevated concrete frame, with a semicircular retaining wall made of river stones against a wooded hill behind it. Luis Arenas, Ignacio Palomares and Ricardo Vejar were the Spanish grantees of ranch on which Pomona is built.
State Senator James Wilfred McKinley presenting the Ling Foundation medal to Frank A. Bouelle, Superintendent of School in Los Angeles. Bouelle was awarded to medal for establishing the first school playground with equipment in Los Angeles in 1906 and for years directed safety work in the city schools.
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 6, 1925, “California the Golden” Notable Achievement, Spectacle of Schools Depicting History of State Acclaimed by Visiting Shriners. The public schools’ contribution to the Shrine entertainment, “California the Golden” … "Caravel of Cabrillo," Selma-avenue school ...
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins speaks to crowd standing next to airplane during the opening of the first airplane apprentice school at the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Perkins visited Los Angeles for two days to welcome the new class of 37 junior employees who were to begin the program.
Program of festival sponsored by the Guild of Graduates of the University of the West Indies (Barbados Branch) under the auspices of the Barbados Arts Council. Performances took place in the Civic Theatre in Queen's Park. The Barbados Arts Council is a non-governmental umbrella organisation for all the arts of Barbados which aims to promote, support and develop all the arts whether they be music, dance, drama, literature, the visual arts and other forms of artistic expression.
View of the "Sea Serpent" float with 3 women. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the city of Venice.
Described as a red sea monster in the Los Angeles Times parade review, the creature appears to be a lobster standing guard over "Captain Kid's Treasure Chest." The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float, entered by the city of Ventura, was designed and constructed by nonprofessionals.
The road on which District Attorney Buron Fitts was shot in the elbow by a mystery assailant. A reward was immediately offered for the identity of the would-be assassin.
Flyer for a concert to celebrate the Central Bank of Barbados' 35th Anniversary titled "Scarlatti to Spencer-Treasures from the Violin & Piano Repertoires" as part of the Sean Jackson & Friends Series. The event, introducing violinist Stephen Clapp, was held at the Frank Collymore Hall, Friday, May 18, 2007.
Two cars, marked 1 and 2, in cloud of dust, with four men in foreground, crowd in grandstand in background. Two men in car #1 are in helmets, goggles, and shirts reading Isotta Fraschini. Man or men in car #2 are obscured by dust.
Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 25, 1950, Old-Time Cars to Revive Noted Santa Monica Race. Santa Monica’s famous road race for the Vanderbilt Cup will be revived Sunday, July 16, when 12 old-time race cars roar around a two-mile course … It will be the first time the event has been revived since the seven years from 1910 to 1916. …
Three race cars, marked 2, 5, and 11, trailing dust, with men on track nearby, press box, scoreboards, and advertisements in background, START FINISH banner overhead, crowd in grandstand in foreground
Earl Cooper and another man, in jackets marked Stutz, in race car marked 8, on dirt area with raised dust behind car, with eucalyptus trees and spectators standing in left background, spectators climbing pole in right background