Fitts, Buron; McAfee, Guy; Dockweiler, John Francis, 1895-1943;
A pencil drawing of a cartoon depicting Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts arm in arm with Guy McAfee, labeled as an "underworld backer of Fitts," with the Los Angeles skyline on the horizon. "Which one is the District Attorney?" is...
Exterior view of the Ocean Park Bath House and the shoreline, looking southeast; a sign of the side of the building reads: Bath House. The beach is crowded with people looking out onto the Pacific Ocean or playing in the surf. In the forefront a...
A small political flyer in support of John F. Dockweiler in his campaign for Democratic Representative in Congress for the 16th district. The front side includes a black-and-white image of Dockweiler, and the back side outlines his credentials.
A three-quarters view of the Ship Cafe as it stood after 1924; two cars are parked to the left of the entrance, small flags are strung over the ships two large masts.
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...
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...
Ordination; Jesuits; Priests; Chapels; College campuses--California--Los Angeles
Photograph taken on June 20, 1957 with a view of ordination at the main altar, the interior of the Sacred Heart Chapel, and people attending the ceremony.
A nighttime view of amusement rides in Ocean Park, California. The Dragon Gorge Scenic Railway appears in the center of the image. The twin red pagodas which adorn the façade of the Dragon Gorge's entrance are seen above the roller coaster's...
A view of the Los Angeles Ostrich Farm' main entrance, which consists of a two-story building with a small arbor in front and two flagpoles with American flags on the roof. The building is flanked on either side by a fence painted with scenes of...
Universities and colleges--Faculty; Jesuits--California--Los Angeles
Front row (left to right): Father Felix Rossetti, Father Thomas J. Flaherty, Father Alphonse Quevedo, Father Harry Walsh, Father Henry Welch (Rector), Father Nicholas P. Bell, Father Robert V. Burns, Father Joseph Morton, and Father James Taylor....
Inyo County Bank; Banks and banking; Los Angeles Aqueduct (Calif.); Bombings; Dynamite; Saint Francis Dam (Calif.); Floods--California--Santa Clara River; Dam failures--California--Los Angeles County; Water-supply--California--Owens Valley; Actions...
J. D. Black (1893-1960), also known as Jack, was a merchant of Big Pine and Bishop, California. He was a leader in the fight of Big Pine for reparations from the City of Los Angeles during the Owens Valley water controversy. In the 1920s, he served...
Interior view of a bathing pavilion in the Ocean Park Bathhouse. A barrel roof with skylights illuminates the room and rows of windows line the walls. Visitors stand or sit in the landings surrounding the bathing pools. The bathing pool features...
Streets--California--Bishop; Business districts; Automobiles; Storefronts; Restaurants; Motion picture theaters; Stores & shops--California--Bishop; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
View of street intersections on Highway 395/Main Street and West Line Street in Bishop, looking northwest toward the Piute Lodge Motel, stores, bakery and cafe, markets, and the Bishop Twin Theater near Church Street.
