Political campaigns--California; Governors--California--Election;
A copy in violet ink of a typewritten letter from John F. Dockweiler to J. Paul Getty, dated August 11, 1938. The letter is copied onto letterhead from the United States House of Representatives. In the letter, John F. Dockweiler thanks Mr. Getty...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States; Governors--California--Election;
Two carbon copies of a letter from an unidentified sender, possibly Henry Isidore Dockweiler, to J. Paul Getty, requesting a donation that had been discussed at an earlier date, toward John Francis Dockweiler's campaign to become Governor of...
Beaches--California--United States Highway 101; Roads--California--United States Highway 101;
A view looking down the road at a stretch of coastline, with a rock face on the inland (left) side, and sandy beach along the shore. A train travels on tracks running alongside the highway.
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...
An aerial view of the Veterans' Administration buildings in Westwood, California, looking north near the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and Federal Ave. Much of the surrounding area is undeveloped park or fields.
A view of the Southern Pacific Arcade Depot looking towards the southeast. A passenger car is visible at the building's entrance. Four palm and fruit trees, a rose bush and flower beds are visible in the park in the foreground. The passenger...
Exterior view looking toward the Pacific Ocean of a beach front home once occupied by Cary Grant. There is a picture of Cary Grant in a circle in the upper right corner.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; City halls--California--Los Angeles; Stores, Retail--California--Los Angeles;
A daytime view looking downhill on Beacon Street in San Pedro, California, with the domed, neoclassical-style City Hall on the right. Other businesses along the street include H.W. Scott Photograph Studio and a shoe store. Horse-drawn carts and...
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...
Angled view of store fronts of North Brand Blvd., notably the neo-classical styled Palace Grand Theatre. Most of the buildings have some type of awning, and several have signage, including "Western Union" and "Brooks...
Express highways--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction; Traffic engineering--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Cahuenga Boulevard Parkway with the bridge at Mulholland Drive, looking south, surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains. Railroad tracks run down the middle of the Parkway, and pass roads are on either side.
Narrow gauge railroads; Railroad stations--Nevada--Candelaria; Silver mines and mining--Nevada--Candelaria;
Train of Carson and Colorado Railroad at railroad station in Candelaria, Nevada. Railroad station in background. Crew on locomotive. Inscription on front of photograph: "CANDELARIA DEPOT 1898. FRED BARNES CONDUCTOR. FRANK REGAN BRAKEMAN. ABE...
The first crossing of the California-Nevada state line by a train of the Carson and Colorado Railroad Company (23 January 1883). Passengers and crew by boundary marker and the front of the locomotive. The location of the crossing is between the...
Dragons in art--California--Los Angeles; Processions--California--Los Angeles; Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles;
The elaborate and colorful head of the Chinese Dragon shows large teeth and fangs and flowing beard; beneath it stands the dancer holding a stick with which he controls the head.
Chinese American students; Chinese New Year; College students; Student activities; Luncheons; Gardens; Chapels; College campuses--California--Los Angeles
A view looking down East Seaside Boulevard, featuring landscaped grounds in the foreground, and the facade of the Cinderella Ballroom on the left, with its large sign advertising "Dancing" standing out from the building. The Hotel...
City Halls--California--Los Angeles; Public buildings--California--Los Angeles; Civic centers--California--Los Angeles;
Aerial view of the third and current City Hall rising above surrounding buildings; across from City Hall is the old Hall of Records; to the left of that is the Hall of Justice.