Subject: Veterans--American - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Civil War veterans parade on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Civil War veterans take part in a parade on Memorial Day, 1935. The day's festivities included parades, decorations, and live music.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans of the Indian War assemble on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Veterans of the Indian War assemble on Memorial Day, 1935. The ceremonies were held at the Memorial Coliseum, where veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War attended, and several bands entertained the crowd.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veteran at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veteran in the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

George Roberts purchases the first truck sold at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: George Roberts purchases the first truck of the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Manuel Sanchez looks at a truck engine during the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Manuel Sanchez checks a truck engine at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Eldon Farthing examines a truck during the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Eldon Farthing from Covallis, Oregon looks at a rusty truck at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Manuel Sanchez at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Manuel Sanchez stands by a truck at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Four veterans at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Four veterans in the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

George Roberts fills out paperwork to purchase the first truck sold at the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: George Roberts fills out paperwork with the California Vehicle License Bureau to purchase the first truck sold at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

George Roberts drives away after purchasing the first truck at the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: George Roberts drives away from Port Hueneme in the first truck bought during War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

George Roberts purchases the first truck sold at the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: George Roberts purchases the first truck sold at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Man stands surrounded by gasoline trucks at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Man stands surrounded by gasoline trucks at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Winnie Medicke setting up camp outside Port Hueneme for a surplus supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Winnie Medicke sets up camp outside Port Hueneme in order to have first chance at purchasing Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans camping out at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans camping out at the War Assets Administration area in Port Hueneme so they will have first chance at purchasing Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans filling out paperwork to purchase Quonset huts and other surplus military supplies, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans filling out paperwork with the War Assets Administration at Port Hueneme to purchase Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans in the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans camping out at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans camping out at the War Assets Administration area in Port Hueneme so they will have first chance at purchasing Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans at Port Hueneme waiting to purchase Quonset huts and other surplus military supplies, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans at the War Assets Administration area in Port Hueneme waiting to purchase Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans arrive at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans arriving at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veteran at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veteran in the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans line up for a surplus truck and trailer sale put on by the War Assets Administration, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Veterans line up for a surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale, from the War Assets Administration, was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Lot full of vehicles at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Lot full of trucks and trailers at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Lot full of vehicles at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Lot full of trucks and trailers at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Civil War veterans parade on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Civil War veterans take part in a parade on Memorial Day, 1935. The day's festivities included parades, decorations, and live music.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Joe Julius Poncelet and his wife, Peggy Poncelet, after their arrest for attempted robbery, Los Angeles, May 16, 1946

Description:: War veteran Joe Julius Poncelet and his wife, Peggy Poncelet, after being arrested for an attempted robbery at a Spring St. jewelry store.
Date:: May 16, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Joe Julius Poncelet and his wife, Peggy Poncelet, after their arrest for attempted robbery, Los Angeles, May 16, 1946

Description:: War veteran Joe Julius Poncelet and his wife, Peggy Poncelet, holding hands after being arrested for an attempted robbery at a Spring St. jewelry store.
Date:: May 16, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Blind veteran hitting a bucket of golf balls, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Blind veteran hitting a bucket of golf balls.
Date:: [1940s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Civil War veterans parade on Memorial Day, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Civil War veterans take part in a parade on Memorial Day, 1935. The day's festivities included parades, decorations, and live music.
Date:: [circa May 26, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veteran receiving his bonus payment at a government office, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: An American veteran receiving his bonus payment at a government facility. Frank T. Hines, administrator of the Veterans' Bureau said 2,700,000 applications for bonus payments had been received nationwide.
Date:: [circa April 15, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans line up for a surplus truck and trailer sale put on by the War Assets Administration, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Veterans line up for a surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale, from the War Assets Administration, was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans fill out paperwork to purchase surplus trucks and trailers from the War Assets Administration, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Veterans fill out paperwork with cashiers and the California Vehicle License Bureau to purchase surplus trucks and trailers from the War Assets Administration at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Man checks out a truck at the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: Man checks out a truck at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Goode at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: S.M. Goode and his wife from Dana, California with a truck for sale at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans filling out paperwork to purchase Quonset huts and other surplus military supplies, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans filling out paperwork with the War Assets Administration at Port Hueneme to purchase Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans filling out paperwork to purchase Quonset huts and other surplus military supplies, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans filling out paperwork with the War Assets Administration at Port Hueneme to purchase Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans lined up to purchase Quonset huts and other surplus military supplies, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veterans lined up at the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme to purchase Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veteran at Port Hueneme for a Quonset hut and surplus military supply sale, Port Hueneme, July 15, 1946

Description:: Veteran in the War Assets Administration area at Port Hueneme for a sale of Quonset Huts and other surplus army and navy supplies such as tentage, steel bunks, electrical saws, bridge-building equipment, pumps and an air-raid warning siren. More than 1000 veterans with priority certificates showed up for the sale, some camped out to ensure they would get their choice of hut. The huts cost between $230 and $288 depending on the number of windows.
Date:: July 15, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans receiving their bonus payments at a government office, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: American veterans receiving their bonus payments at a government office. Frank T. Hines, administrator of the Veterans' Bureau said 2,700,000 applications for bonus payments had been received nationwide.
Date:: [circa April 15, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

F.W. Fetherston examines a truck that is for sale at the War Assets Administration's surplus sale, Port Hueneme, May 1946

Description:: F.W. Fetherston from Corvallis, Oregon points to an area of rust on a truck for sale at the War Assets Administration's surplus truck and trailer sale at Port Hueneme. The sale was open to veterans only and included 5499 vehicles valued at about $14,000,000 total.
Date:: between May 20 and May 26, 1946
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Veterans at the Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Two veterans stand arm-in-arm with a woman. Some of the 25,000 spectators can be seen in the background.
Date:: May 30, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Spanish-American war veterans at Memorial Day parade, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Different photographs taken on the same occasion appear with the article, “Taps for Heroic Dead Sounded Again as City Bows in Honor,” Los Angeles Times, 1 Jun 1926: A1.
Date:: May 31, 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Veterans march in Memorial Day parade at Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “War’s Survivors Parade to Honor Those Who Died,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1935: A2.
Date:: May 30, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

John R. Quinn in his military uniform smiling at the camera in front of his home, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn stands in front of his home in his military uniform. Photo appears with the article "WHY SHOULD JOHN QUINN BE OUR NEXT MAYOR?: High Qualifications of Honesty, Intelligence, Aggressiveness and Ability Demonstrated," Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 1929: B1.
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of John R. Quinn looking off-camera, California, circa 1929

Description:: Portrait of John R. Quinn looking off-camera. A similar photograph apears in "JOHN R. QUINN IN MAYOR RACE: Former National Commander of Legion Tells Proposes 'I Am Not Backed by Special Interests,' He Says Candidacy Dedicated to End 'Graft and Inefficiency'," Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 1929: A1.
Date:: [circa 1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Caroline Sherer, Robert N. Taylor, and Mrs. John R. White at the Sherer farm, Glendale, 1935

Description:: Caroline sits playing at an outdoor piano while Mr. Taylor and Mr. White watch.
Date:: September 2, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Harold Meyers, veteran, receives Christmas gifts from Aimee Semple McPherson-Hutton, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: Related to the article, “EVANGELIST PLAYS SANTA ROLE: Temple Throng Sees Veterans Remembered,” Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 1933: A8
Date:: [circa December 28, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Colonel Robert R. McCormick at a banquet, Los Angeles, 1920-1939

Description:: Robert L. McCormick (2nd from left), former officer in World War I and publisher/owner of the Chicago Tribune, sitting with several other gentleman at a banquet tables. Everybody is wearing a tuxedo.
Date:: [ between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Corlett Wagner, field secretary of the Los Angeles Realty Board, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Photograph of Corlett Wagner, newly appointed field secretary of the Los Angeles Realty Board. Corlett was also a World War I veteran.
Date:: February 2, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

World War I veterans gather at a Bonus Army temporary headquarters, Los Angeles, circa 1932

Description:: The Bonus Army, also known as the Bonus Expeditionary Force, was a grassroots movement of veterans who marched on Washington D.C. in the summer of 1932 demanding the government give them cash for certificates they had been given in 1924, but which could not be redeemed until 1945.
Date:: [circa 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Uncle Billy Adams, 98 years old, recovers from a flu attack, Fullerton, 1936

Description:: Uncle Billy poses for the camera holding his fists in front of him.
Date:: February 19, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Florence V. Berlin, C. Stewart Warner, Harry H. Stafford, L. E. Moselle, and W. A. Jellineck, Jr. at Red Cross Benefit Drive, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Standing, from left to right: Florence V. Berlin, C. Stewart Warner, and harry H. Stafford. Seated, left to right: L. E. Moselle, W. A. Jellineck Jr. Moselle and Berlin have stacks of cards in their hands.
Date:: March 31, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

J. B. Adams and Robert Summerville of the American Legion, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Picture appears with the article, "Warriors to Get Together...," Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep.: 1935: A5.
Date:: circa September 28, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

World War I veterans gather at a Bonus Army temporary headquarters, Los Angeles, 1932-1933

Description:: World War I veterans gather at a tent serving as the Bonus Army temporary headquarters at Washington and Hill streets. A U.S. flag flies above the entrance. A sign on a building in the background reads "Sam's Auto Salvage and Supplies."
Date:: [1932-1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Veterans of the American Legion City Hall Post 387 with Mayor Shaw outside City Hall, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Photograph of Los Angeles Mayor Frank L. Shaw and World War veteran members of the American Legion City Hall Post No. 387, Clifford K. Steele, A. D. Endsley and city hall engineering department accountant Harry Whittington in front of City Hall before the members of the American Legion Post went to Fresno for a convention. The Summer of 1935 faced a heat wave in the San Joaquin Valley, due to which the veterans took their own water wagon. A mountain pump was rigged which was to be used as a shower bath. Photograph shows the wagon hitched to a car. Ross Olney stands next to the water pump. The wagon has a banner reading, "Showed Baths Given Here, And How," and the barrel of water has a sign reading, "A Los Angeles Rain Storm, The Climate of Los Angeles is Cool, Have Some,". The Wagon itself has a sign painted to the side reading, "Keep Cool with Los Angeles City Hall Post, A Los Angeles Rain Storm, our weather is unique, warm up with Fresno." C. K. Steele is standing in the back row, holding a small box reading, "Los Angeles City Hall Post No. 387, California." The veterans and the Mayor protect themselved from the water shower with umbrellas.
Date:: Aug 9, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Fullerton mayor W.L. Hale presents "Uncle Willie" with new wagon, Fullerton, 1934

Description:: "Uncle Willie" (William Adams, right), a 97 year old Civil War veteran, is presented with a new wagon by city officials and Mayor W.L. Hale (left) in Fullerton, Calif.
Date:: August 15, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Thomas Wells enjoys a Christmas dinner at the hands of charity, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Wells eats meat off of a plate in what appears to be a cafeteria.
Date:: December 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn with his family at their home, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn (right) at home with his wife (left) and children, Charlotte Ann, Bob, and Jane (left to right). Photo appears with the article "WHY SHOULD JOHN QUINN BE OUR NEXT MAYOR?: High Qualifications of Honesty, Intelligence, Aggressiveness and Ability Demonstrated," Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 1929: B1.
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn listening to the radio at home with his wife and children, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: John R. Quinn listens to the radio with his family in his Los Angeles home. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Commander John R. Quinn is greeted as he arrives at the train station, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:: John R. Quinn is greeted at the Santa Fe train station as he arrives during his lap of a tour to visit American Legion posts. Photo appears with the article "Warm Welcome From Buddies to Legion Leader: SWINGING AROUND CIRCLE Commander Visiting Principal Legion Posts of Nation; Speaks at Hollywood Stadium Meeting," Los Angeles Times, 10 June 1924: A1.
Date:: June 9, 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

National Commander John R. Quinn stands with two men, possibly at a train station, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:: National Commander of the American Legion, John R. Quinn (center) poses with two unknown men. Possibly reported in "Warm Welcome From Buddies to Legion Leader: SWINGING AROUND CIRCLE Commander Visiting Principal Legion Posts of Nation; Speaks at Hollywood Stadium Meeting," Los Angeles Times, 10 June 1924: A1.
Date:: [June 9,1924]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John R. Quinn sits backwards on a chair with arms cross over the back, California, circa 1923

Description:: John R. Quinn poses on a chair with his arms crossed over the back. Photo appears with the article "QUINN TAKES UP WORK AS NEW LEGION HEAD: Native Californian Chosen for High Post on Eleventh Ballot; Convention Ends JOHN R. QUINN HEADS LEGION," Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 1923: I1.
Date:: [circa 1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John R. Quinn smiles at the camera in his military uniform, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn sits with his legs crossed in front of his home in his military uniform. Photo appears with the article "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John Eaton, 92-year-old veteran, stands amongst the tombstones of Civil War soldiers, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: John Eaton kneels on one knee beside the tombstone of Hosea Q. Morton.
Date:: December 11, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Spanish American War Veterans at the Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “War’s Survivors Parade to Honor Those Who Died,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1935: A2.
Date:: May 30, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

William B. Furlow testifies against a former friend for stealing his beloved violin, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Mr. Furlow plays his violin with an unsmiling expression.
Date:: March 20, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Joseph P. Widney celebrates 90th birthday, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion with the article, "Dr. J.P. Widney at Milestone," Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec 1931: 14.
Date:: December, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

War veterans walk in a Memorial Day parade at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “War’s Survivors Parade to Honor Those Who Died,” Los Angeles Times, 31 May 1935: A2.
Date:: May 30, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Charles Eromenske, WWI veteran, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Right eye missing due to war injury in World War I. Charles was originally from Russia.
Date:: July 18, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Dr. Frank W. Emerson and veterans during Memorial Day cemermonies, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Dr. Frank W. Emerson and two Veterans stand in front of the Private Herman W. Hils memorial in Pershing Square for Memorial Day ceremonies, May 30, 1940. Two garlands honor the fallen soldier who was of the 7th California Volunteer Infantry from Theodore Roosevelt Camp No.9. Memorial reads, "Private Herman W Hils Co. D. Died Dec. 4, 1898." A crowd is visible in the background.
Date:: May 30, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

James Van Zandt shakes hands with a fellow war veteran, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: A grinning Van Zandt takes the hand of an unidentified man.
Date:: April 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Japanese American Legion members S. Iida, Commander Karl K. Iwanaga, Vice-Commander I. K. Sano, Adjutant T. Koseki, J. Omri, and Standard Bearer W. Tanara, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: A post of the American Legion has been made up entirely of Japanese men who will be travelling to Fresno for the California State convention for ex-service men.
Date:: August 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Joseph P. Widney celebrates 90th birthday, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion with the article, "Dr. J.P. Widney at Milestone," Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec 1931: 14.
Date:: December, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

C. Stewart Warner, Florence V. Berlin, William H. Haupt, and Harry H. Stafford at Red Cross Benefit Drive, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: This photograph may be related to the article, “Flood Show Plans Ready,” Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr 1936: A11.
Date:: March 31, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charles W. Kimball, former machine gun sergeant, Los Angeles, circa 1941

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the letter, "Temptations," Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr 1941: A4.
Date:: circa 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

H.R. Brandt is to finally receive his honor from the French government, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Brandt is a man with a thin mustache. He sits in front of a piano, a curtained window and framed photographs can be seen on the wallpapered wall behind him.
Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Grand Army of the Republic veterans in Memorial Day parade, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Members of the Grand Army of the Republic in the Memorial Day procession at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Date:: May 30, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Donald W. McLean eats a Christmas dinner at the Midnight Mission, 1935

Description:: Photograph appears with the headline, "Hundreds of Homeless Men and Needy Women Enjoy Christmas Day Feast," Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec 1935: 8.
Date:: December 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Civil War veterans enjoy Christmas dinner at Patriotic Hall, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Standing, from left to right: William L. Kimberly, Frederick H. Crafts, Henry Webb, Nelson F. Payne, and Charles L. Chappel. Seated, from left to right: G. W. Vogel, Joseph S. Detweiler, John W. Detweiler, E. A. Speegle, and P. O. Darl.
Date:: December 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John Eaton, 92-year-old veteran, stands amongst the tombstones of Civil War soldiers, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: 92-year-old John Eaton, along with 97-year-old Thomas Carter, are the only surviving veterans of the original 200 members of the John A. Martin Post, G.A.R. The Civil War post is to be disbanded.
Date:: December 11, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Veterans A. W. Chase and Andrew C. Freese, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Veteran A. W. Chase an Oakland broker, who was elected as the State Commander of United Public Veterans of the Republic. On the right is Andrew C. Freese, who was the State Adjutant of United Public Veterans of the Republic The face of Chase, cropped, appears with the article, "New Chief of Veterans to be Feted: Young and Porter will be guests at Luncheon for A. W. Chase tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 1929: A3.
Date:: August 27, 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Gene E. Marcy of the American Legion, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, "Legion Will choose Head," Los Angeles Times, 29 Jul 1935: A5.
Date:: July 26, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Civil War veterans John W. Harkrider and Joseph S. Detweiler enjoy Christmas dinner with their daughters, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: John W. Harkrider, left, looks toward the direction where his daughter, Carrie Harkrider, is pointing. Next to him is Joseph S. Detweiler with his daughter Mrs. Anna Bourne standing behind him.
Date:: December 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Peggy Haggerty and Marie Gore, World War I naval veterans, demonstrate how to hang the American flag perpendicularly, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Acquitted Wife Faces New Fight,” Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 1935: 3.
Date:: October 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

James E. Van Zandt visits disabled veterans, poses for a photograph with James Sterling, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Van Zandt advocates the removal of profits from war, a neutrality policy and legislation to combat Communism. Van Zandt visited the National Military Home Hospital in West L.A. where he met with hundreds of veterans.
Date:: April 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

State Commander of United Veterans of the Republic A. W. Chase, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Veteran A. W. Chase an Oakland broker, who was elected as the State Commander of United Public Veterans of the Republic. Reported in "New Chief of Veterans to be Feted: Young and Porter will be guests at Luncheon for A. W. Chase tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 1929: A3.
Date:: August 27, 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Joseph Widney celebrates his 90th birthday with a cello, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: Dr. Widney is a man with a long white beard. He sits in a chair with his cello in his lap, holding a bow against the instrument. In the background there are other instruments and several bookcases visible.
Date:: December 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

New officers of the American Legion Commander J. B. Adams, Vice-Commander Charles Hendricks, Finance Officer A. E. Len, Chaplain Lee E. Sherwood, and Sergeant-at-Arms S. Jensen, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: The men gather around on one side of the table to observe a photograph that Finance Officer Len is holding.
Date:: September-November 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of John R. Quinn looking at the camera, California, circa 1929

Description:: Portrait of John R. Quinn looking at the camera. A similar photograph apears in "JOHN R. QUINN IN MAYOR RACE: Former National Commander of Legion Tells Proposes 'I Am Not Backed by Special Interests,' He Says Candidacy Dedicated to End 'Graft and Inefficiency'," Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 1929: A1.
Date:: [circa 1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

John R. Quinn in his military uniform smiling at the camera in front of his home, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:: Mayoral candidate John R. Quinn stands in front of his home in his military uniform. A similar photograph apears with "Camera Interview With John R. Quinn, Leading Mayoralty Candidate," Los Angeles Times, 01 May 1929: A8.
Date:: 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of John R. Quinn, Los Angeles, circa 1923

Description:: Portrait of John R. Quinn, National Commander of the American Legion; he smiles looking off-camera. A similar photograph apears in "LEGION LEADER ALL WESTERNER: Bread of Vision as He is Typical of Plains; "Old Man Quinn's Sen John" Will Stick to Him; Leader in School [School], College-and Among Cowboys," Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 1923: II8.
Date:: [circa 1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of John R. Quinn, California, circa 1923

Description:: Portrait of John R. Quinn, National Commander of the American Legion; he smirks while looking at the camera. A similar photograph apears in "LEGION LEADER ALL WESTERNER: Bread of Vision as He is Typical of Plains; "Old Man Quinn's Sen John" Will Stick to Him; Leader in School, College-and Among Cowboys," Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 1923: II8.
Date:: [circa 1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Margaret Sherlock, World War I naval veteran, poses with the American Flag, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Former Naval Yeomanettes observe tarditional etiquette in displaying Old Glory,” Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 1935: 3.
Date:: October 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Civil War veterans Eugene Merrick and F. H. Crafts enjoy Christmas dinner at Patriotic Hall, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Eugene Merrick, left, sits with his arm around F. H. Craft, right, who holds a coffee cup in his hand.
Date:: December 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

E. H. Levy discusses his time in the service, Alameda, 1933

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Veteran Fights in Nine Wars," Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug 1933: A5.
Date:: August 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Veterans of the American Legion City Hall Post 387 with Mayor Shaw outside City Hall, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Similar photograph published under caption, "Veterans Take Water Wagon to Fresno." Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 1935: 6.
Date:: Aug 9, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Royal W. Robertson at the veterans' Bonus March on Capitol Plaza, 1932

Description:: Royal W. Roberston marching for increased veteran's benefits at Capitol Hill. He wears a steel and leather neck brace due to an injury he received while training.
Date:: [circa July, 1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Civil war veterans Russel C. Martin and Darwin Wolcott enjoy Christmas dinner at Patriotic Hall, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Russel Martin, left, talks to Darwin Wolcott, right, who is smiling and has a cane in his hands. Fellow veteran E. A. Speegle is seen in the background, between the two men.
Date:: December 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Colonel U.S. Brown, United States, 1926

Description:: Colonel U. S. Brown was a Civil War Veteran, newspaper editor in the U.S. Midwest, and a member of the Oklahoma state legislature. Photo appears with the article, "Veteran Editor Answers Call," Los Angeles Times, 04 Apr. 1926: 12.
Date:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Rephotograph of picture and article of Gloria Udelle Kerruish with roses, Santa Monica, 1943-1945

Description:: This image is a rephotograph of a picture of Gloria Udelle Kerruish holding roses, alongside an article entitled "Veterans Will See Talent", which describes Mrs. Kerruish organizing a pre-Christmas variety show in Santa Monica for veterans.
Date:: [between 1943-1945]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:: Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950

Colonel Robert A. Bringham and John F. Eaton, G.A.R. veteran, at the Armistice Day parade, Santa Monica, 1938

Description:: Photograph of Col. Robert A. (Amedee) Bringham, manager of the Sawtelle Veterans Home (National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Pacific Branch) and John F. Eaton, Civil War veteran (representing Atchison / John A. Martin G.A.R. Post 93, Kansas) at the Armistice Day parade in Santa Monica. A flag viewed in the background includes text that reads: "[Vet]erans of Foreign [Wars of the] United States." The group's emblem (a cross of Malta with the organization's name encircling an eagle topped with thirteen stars and a flag at center) is placed above the text. The men were probably photographed on the parade review stand.
Date:: November 11, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:: Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950

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