Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- [Mary J. Workman letter to Donald McDonald, February 23, 1950]
- Church and social problems--Catholic Church; Social advocacy--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Catholic press; Social justice;
- A carbon copy of a typewritten letter, criticizing the usually smug, negative tone of Catholic periodicals of the time, commending an article written by McDonald in the Catholic newspaper, Commonweal, and calling for social reconstruction based on...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- Brownson House News, Vol. 3, No. 2
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Youth organizations--California--Los Angeles; Youth--Societies and clubs--Elections--California--Los Angeles; Recreational sports; Special...
- A copy of a typed, formatted newsletter for the Brownson Settlement House. Newsletter includes a front page, a features page, a club news page, and a sports page. Each page, laid out in 3 columns, contains short news stories on activities, special...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- A winter's day in West Lake Park, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Boathouses--California--Los Angeles;
- A daytime view of Westlake Park, looking out across the lake. In the foreground, visitors stroll or bicycle along the road, and several small boats are out on the lake. There is a small gazebo on the nearer shore, and a larger boathouse on the...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. John J. Cantwell, 1917 Sept 20]
- Catholic Church--Bishops--Appointment, call, and election;
- A handwritten letter dated Sept 20, 1917 to Fr. John J. Cantwell from Mary J. Workman congratulating him on his new role as Bishop.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1917 September 22]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell dated September 28, 1917, shortly after he was appointed as Bishop, typed on letterhead of the Office of the Archbishop in response to Workman's letter dated Sept 20, 1917.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Memo praising the reading habits of children at Brownson Settlement House, November 29, 1919]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Libraries and immigrants--California--Los Angeles; Mexican American children--Books and reading--California--Los Angeles; Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Charitable...
- A memo, typewritten, describing and praising the resident children at the Brownson Settlement House Library and their choices of reading material. Also extols the influence of the library and librarian on shaping the dreams of Mexican immigrant...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- The Los Angeles Settlement House : dedicated to the Americanization of our alien population
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Community service--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles;...
- A printed bifold pamphlet describing the services and accomplishments of the Los Angeles Settlement House. The pamphlet also mentions a fundraising campaign organized by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles: a solicitation for paid memberships to support...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Brownson House Brochure]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Community service--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles;
- A printed bifold pamphlet explaining and promoting the mission and work of the Brownson Settlement House in Los Angeles.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- Panel - Social Welfare in Los Angeles, 1900-1924
- Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Social justice--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los...
- A typewritten copy of a meeting agenda, possibly composed by Margaret Workman, including a speech on the history of social settlements, especially Brownson Settlement House, in Los Angeles between 1900-1924. The agenda first introduces three...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Memo extolling the work of Brownson Settlement House, November 22, 1919]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Immigrants--Cultural assimilation--California--Los Angeles; Immigrant families--Cultural assimilation--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Catholic...
- A typewritten memo extolling the work of Brownson Settlement House by summarizing the collective, positive feelings of past residents shared through letters and stories. Also iterates Brownson House's widespread reputation as a friendly support for...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- El Paso de Los Angeles "The Pathway of the Angels", Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
- Marketplaces--California--Los Angeles; Historic districts--California--Los Angeles;
- A view looking down Olvera Street at a row of merchants selling colorful items such as sombreros and blankets.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Wilshire Boulevard, showing Beverly-Wilshire Hotel and the Brown Derby, Beverly Hills, California
- Streets--California--Beverly Hills; Stores, Retail--California--Beverly Hills; Hotels--California--Beverly Hills; Restaurants--California--Beverly Hills;
- A view looking east on Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Dr. in Los Angeles, California. Businesses along the street include the Brown Derby, W & J Sloane, Rigdan's and the California Bank. The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel is visible on the...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Signal Hill, Long Beach, Calif.
- Oil fields--California--Signal Hill; Oil wells--California--Signal Hill; Dwellings--California--Signal Hill;
- A view looking out over Signal Hill, showing the many oil derricks that dot the landscape. In the foreground are several cottages, some with small gardens.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Los Angeles Pigeon Farm, near Elysian Park
- Pigeon farming--California--Los Angeles; Aviculture--California--Los Angeles; Dovecotes--California--Los Angeles;
- A view of a large number of pigeons crowding on the peaked roofs of their cotes. Numerous pigeons are flying in the background. A hillside and the Dayton Avenue Bridge are visible in the background.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Mount St. Mary's College
- Catholic universities and colleges--California--Los Angeles; College buildings--California--Los Angeles;
- A view of Mount St. Mary's College, with the chapel labeled in the center, the faculty hall on the right, and residence hall on the left.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Producing oil wells on famous Signal Hill, Long Beach, Calif.
- Oil fields--California--Signal Hill; Oil wells--California--Signal Hill;
- A view of oil derricks stretching into the distance on Signal Hill. In the foreground are industrial buildings, possibly oil refineries.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- MECHA members in Sunken Garden
- Mexican American students; Student organizations; College students; Gardens; College campuses--California--Los Angeles
- The Atrium
- Public Library from the air, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Public libraries--California--Los Angeles--Aerial views;
- Aerial view of the Central Library building looking west; Fifth Street is to the left; lawn; parking lots; office buildings; three fountains in front of library entrance; walking paths.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Birdseye: view of resorts near Los Angeles, California
- Piers--California--Los Angeles; Seaside resorts--California--Los Angeles; Tourist camps & hostels--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Los Angeles; Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Soldiers' homes--California--Los Angeles;
- An aerial view of the Los Angeles basin looking towards the east with a distorted perspective focusing on Venice. The Venice pier appears prominently in the foreground. The Venice canals appear near the center of the image. Popular tourist areas...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- [Edward V. Dockweiler letter to Henry Isidore Dockweiler, 1938 September 20]
- Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
- An informal letter from Edward V. Dockweiler to his brother Henry I. Dockweiler (called "Enrique" in this letter), dated September 20, 1938. In it, Edward suggests "taking a poll," presumably with regard to their brother John...
- Catholicism in L.A.