Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

Concessions on the Pier, Venice, California
Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
View of the midway and concessions on the Venice pier looking inland. To the left is the Dance Hall building; the arched entrance near the center of the view is the entrance to the Racing Derby; on the right side part of "The Bobs" roller coaster...
Changing Face of Southern California

Letter from Jess Hession to J. D. Black
Big Pine Creek (Calif.); Stocks; Stockholders; Meyers, Minnie; Big Pine Water Association; Hession, Jess; Black, J. D. (John David), 1893-1960; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
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...
J. D. Black Papers

Letter from Big Pine Reparations Association to Jess Hession
Big Pine Reparations Association; Hession, Jess; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
After a reparations bill of California was passed in April 1925, the Big Pine Property Owners Association (BPPOA) formed the Big Pine Reparations Association (BPRA) on July 29, 1925 to establish reparations claims against the City of Los Angeles...
J. D. Black Papers

Letter from Big Pine Reparations Association to J. M. Inman, P. G. West, and Jess Hession
Big Pine Reparations Association; Reparations; Lawyers; Actions and defenses; Inman, J. M.; West, P. G.; Hession, Jess; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
After a reparations bill of California was passed in April 1925, the Big Pine Property Owners Association (BPPOA) formed the Big Pine Reparations Association (BPRA) on July 29, 1925 to establish reparations claims against the City of Los Angeles...
J. D. Black Papers

Letter from Big Pine Reparations Association to Vivian L. Jones
Big Pines Reparations Association; Reparations; Black, J. D. (John David), 1893-1960; Jones, Vivian L.; Burdick, Edwin E.; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...
J. D. Black Papers

Amusements on the Pier, Venice, California
Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Confectioners--California--Los Angeles
View of the Amusement rides Noah's Ark and The Big Dipper on the eastern end of Venice pier; Leiningers Salt Water Taffy can be seen to the west of Noah's Ark.
Changing Face of Southern California

Inyo County Courthouse, Independence, California
Courthouses--California--Independence; Historic buildings--California--Independence; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
Front view of the Inyo County Courthouse, located on 168 North Edwards Street, Independence, California.
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection

Amusement Row showing ball room, Venice, Cal.
Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles
A view of the main walkway of the Venice Amusement Pier. Tn the foreground on the left is the Dance Hall; to the right is "The Bobs" roller coaster entrance. American and British flags hang from poles extending out from the buildings.
Changing Face of Southern California

Dance Pavilion on the Pier, Venice, California
Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
Exterior view of the Venice Dance Hall located on the main walkway of the Venice Pier. Visitors to the pier crowd the walkway. American flags fly above the building while other flags are draped across the building.
Changing Face of Southern California

Mt. Whitney Trout Hatchery, Independence, California
Fish hatcheries--California--Independence; Historic buildings--California--Independence; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
Front view of the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery building completed in 1916.
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection

4th of July
Fourth of July; Independence Day; Flags; Children; Marching bands; Parades; Fireworks; Holidays
Holiday Postcards

July 4
Fourth of July; Independence Day; Musical instruments; Drums; Fireworks; Patriotism; Holidays
Holiday Postcards

City compelled to acknowledge Indian rights on Taboose Creek, by the Government
Irrigation; Water-supply, Agricultural; Indians of North America; Taboose Creek; Ramshaw, George; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...
J. D. Black Papers

George Ramshaw incident and testimony
Irrigation; Water-supply, Agricultural; Indians of North America; Taboose Creek; Ramshaw, George; Webb, Thomas; Big Pine Property Owners Association; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...
J. D. Black Papers

City compelled to acknowledge Indians right on Taboose Creek, by the Government
Irrigation; Water-supply, Agricultural; Indians of North America; Taboose Creek; Ramshaw, George; Webb, Thomas; Big Pine Property Owners Association; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...
J. D. Black Papers

Bench Lake, Independence, California
Lakes & ponds--California; Mountains--California; Reflections; Pines; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
View of Bench Lake surrounded by pine trees and mountains.
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection

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