Abandoned farms--California--Big Pine; Agriculture--California--Owens Valley; Land use; Trees; Barbed wire; Fences; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
It is likely that the land was formerly owned by Big Pine farmer Mr. Steward for his residence, but later purchased and torn down by the City of Los Angeles. To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began...
Abandoned houses--California--Big Pine; Abandoned buildings--California--Big Pine; Land use; 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...
Boltenstern, Werner von, 1904-1978--Travel; Jewish Refugees--China--Shanghai--History
Traveling log book of Werner von Boltenstern containing handwritten statements, official stamps, and permissions to stay from local officials - such as police stations, immigration departments, district and municipal offices - with dates and...
Document in Japanese and English with a portrait photo; official resident certificate for Ernst Bienenfeld, a 22-year-old textile designer who lived at 173 Chusan Road (Zhoushan Lu) in Hongkew (Hongkou) District during the Japanese occupation of...
College presidents--California--Los Angeles; Jesuits; Chapels
Reverend Thomas P. O'Malley, S.J. standing on the edge of Alumni Mall on the LMU campus. The Sacred Heart Chapel is in the background. A blue banner hangs from the bell tower of the chapel.
