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Payment receipt of Sunset Industries for Miguel Venegas, 1966
Venegas, Miguel, 1897-1994; Mexican American families--California--Los Angeles; Venegas family--History--20th century
Venegas Family Papers

Honorary bronze plaque to Miguel Venegas from city government of Zapotlanejo, Mexico, 1991
Venegas, Miguel, 1897-1994; Awards; Mexican American families--California--Los Angeles; Mexican American Catholics--California--Los Angeles; Venegas family--History--20th century
Venegas Family Papers

Miguel Venegas and family during his trip to Melaque, Mexico, 1991
Venegas, Miguel, 1897-1994; Travel; Family members; Group portraits; Families--Mexico; Mexican American families--California--Los Angeles; Venegas family--History--20th century
Venegas Family Papers

Bishop, California . Motorcyclists
A group of motorcyclists, along with bicyclists, are on display at an unknown location (probably Bishop) in the Owens Valley. The persons in the photograph are unknown. The mountains in the background are most likely the White Mountains. Title...
America's West

[Fr. W.E. Corr letter to Mary J. Workman, Jan 20th, 1920]
Workman, Mary J. (Mary Julia), 1871-1964--Correspondence; Corr, W. E.--Correspondence; Brownson House (Los Angeles, Calif.);
A letter from Fr. W.E. Corr to Mary Workman typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities, requesting a meeting with the Directors of Brownson House Association.
Catholicism in L.A.

Shanghai Shrine, Shanghai, China
Shinto shrines; Torii; Statues; Temples; Buildings--China--Shanghai
A man wearing clergy cassock stand near the gate of Shanghai Shrine. The plaque "Lushang Shenshe" is in the center of the torii, a traditional Japanese gate. Two sculptural lions flank the gate, while two stone lanterns stand alongside the road to...
Werner von Boltenstern Shanghai Photograph and Negative Collection

The Wall of Fame, Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant, Hollywood, California.
Theaters--California--Los Angeles; Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Celebrities--20th century;
A partial view of the "Wall of Fame" featured on the outer wall of Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant. To the right are the entrance to the Theatre-Restaurant and a large neon sign showing actress Beryl Wallace. Signatures on the wall include Joan...
Changing Face of Southern California

Plenary indulgence from Pope Pius XII for the Venegas family, circa 1950
Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958; Indulgences; Mexican American Catholics--California--Los Angeles; Mexican American families--California--Los Angeles; Venegas family--History--20th century
Venegas Family Papers

Scene in the California Alligator Farm, Los Angeles, California
Alligator farming--California--Los Angeles; Alligators; Tourists;
A uniformed handler holds the lower jaw of a large alligator. The alligator's mouth is open and the animal's sharp teeth are visible. A pond bordered by flowers and bushes is on the left side of the image. Spectators dressed in early 20th century...
Changing Face of Southern California

Tujunga Valley
Agriculture--California--Los Angeles; Mountains--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking downhill at the Tujunga Valley, showing fields extending up to the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains. In the foreground are a tent-like structure and a few houses.
Changing Face of Southern California

Bath house on the Pike
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Bathhouses--California--Long Beach; Swimming pools--California--Long Beach; Boardwalks--California--Long Beach;
A view looking inland toward the Pike. An oriental-style pavilion stands in the foreground, with the Bath House just behind it. Signs along the Pike advertise ice cream, Coca-Cola, and bowling, and the beach is crowded with visitors.
Changing Face of Southern California

Municipal band stand and East Beach, Long Beach, Cal.
Boardwalks--California--Long Beach; Beaches--California--Long Beach; Bandstands--California--Long Beach;
A view looking south along the beach, with the back of the Long Beach Municipal Bandstand in the foreground, and the Pike in the background. The bandstand is encircled by a small breaker, creating an area of relatively still water where children...
Changing Face of Southern California

The ocean front at Long Beach, Calif.
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Piers--California--Long Beach; Amusement rides--California--Long Beach; Swimmers--California--Long Beach;
A view looking south along the beach, with the Pike visible along the shore. An oriental pavilion stands in the foreground, with the Bamboo Slide--a tower structure with a ramp leading up to it and a spiral slide wrapping around it--and the...
Changing Face of Southern California

Snow on Tujunga Mts.
Mountains--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking through the trees at the Tujunga Valley, with snow-covered mountains in the distance. A single building is visible between the branches.
Changing Face of Southern California

Conejo Grade, Coast Highway
Roads--California--Los Angeles; Mountain roads--California--Los Angeles; Roads--California--Ventura County; Mountain roads--California--Ventura County;
A view of a sharp turn in the road along the Conejo Grade.
Changing Face of Southern California

Sunland, Monte Vista Valley, Cal.
Agriculture--California--Los Angeles; Mountains--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Monte Vista Valley, looking out over fields with mountains in the background. A few houses dot the landscape, connected by dirt roads.
Changing Face of Southern California

Riding the tram cars, Venice, Calif.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; Central business districts--California--Los Angeles; Bathhouses--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Ocean Front Walk in Venice, California looking towards the south. The Plunge Bath House is visible in the center of the image. Tourists in early 20th century style clothing ride on two small open tram cars. Several signs for businesses...
Changing Face of Southern California

Beach scene, Long Beach, Cal.
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Piers--California--Long Beach; Swimmers--California--Long Beach;
A view of the beach, looking out toward the ocean. There are crowds of beachgoers in the foreground, with the Long Beach pleasure pier in the distance. The Sun Pavilion is visible at the end of the pier.
Changing Face of Southern California

Secnic [sic] Railway, "Dragon Gorge," at Ocean Park, Cal.
Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Roller coasters--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the entrance to the Dragon Gorge scenic railway amusement ride in Ocean Park, California. A sign reading "Dragon Gorge" appears in the center. Two sculpted green dragons flank the entrance. People in early 20th century style clothing are...
Changing Face of Southern California

Municipal auditorium, Long Beach, Calif.
Auditoriums--California--Long Beach; Boats and boating--California--Long Beach;
A view of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, decorated with banners, with palm trees and landscaped grounds on the right. A neon sign in the foreground advertises C-Drive Motor Boats.
Changing Face of Southern California

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