Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- [Photograph of Brownson House workers group photo, July 13, 1915, 30 of 60 workers]
- Elementary school teachers--California--Los Angeles; Employees--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- Black and white photograph showing 30 of the 60 Brownson House workers, taken on July 13, 1915.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Photograph of a young woman at Delphina Villa]
- School children--California--Los Angeles;
- Black and white photograph of a young woman, possibly one of Mary Julia Workman's students, standing on a porch at Delphina Villa, April 20, 1919. An American flag hangs behind her. Written on the back of the photograph is, "This is...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Brownson House group photograph including many students]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; School children--California--Los Angeles;
- Black and white photograph of thirty-two adults and students outside at Brownson House in Los Angeles, California.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- Brownson House News, Vol. 3, No. 2
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Youth organizations--California--Los Angeles; Youth--Societies and clubs--Elections--California--Los Angeles; Recreational sports; Special...
- A copy of a typed, formatted newsletter for the Brownson Settlement House. Newsletter includes a front page, a features page, a club news page, and a sports page. Each page, laid out in 3 columns, contains short news stories on activities, special...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Memo extolling the work of Brownson Settlement House, November 22, 1919]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Immigrants--Cultural assimilation--California--Los Angeles; Immigrant families--Cultural assimilation--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Catholic...
- A typewritten memo extolling the work of Brownson Settlement House by summarizing the collective, positive feelings of past residents shared through letters and stories. Also iterates Brownson House's widespread reputation as a friendly support for...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Memo praising the reading habits of children at Brownson Settlement House, November 29, 1919]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Libraries and immigrants--California--Los Angeles; Mexican American children--Books and reading--California--Los Angeles; Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Charitable...
- A memo, typewritten, describing and praising the resident children at the Brownson Settlement House Library and their choices of reading material. Also extols the influence of the library and librarian on shaping the dreams of Mexican immigrant...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Brownson House Brochure]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Community service--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles;
- A printed bifold pamphlet explaining and promoting the mission and work of the Brownson Settlement House in Los Angeles.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- Cooper's Camp, Tent City at Topanga Canyon, Calif.
- Bungalows--California--Topanga; Beaches--California--Topanga; Seaside architecture--California--Topanga;
- A view of Cooper's Camp, a tent city along the beach. The Topanga Beach Store can be seen in the lower right corner.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- [Bishop John J. Cantwell statement regarding Brownson House appeal]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles;
- Statement from Bishop John J. Cantwell typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles to the effect that Brownson House "need make no apology" for its appeal to the people of Los Angeles for assistance.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1919 December 17]
- A letter from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, wishing Mary Workman and the Brownson House a Happy Christmas.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1917 September 22]
- Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell dated September 28, 1917, shortly after he was appointed as Bishop, typed on letterhead of the Office of the Archbishop in response to Workman's letter dated Sept 20, 1917.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. John J. Cantwell, Mar 31, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Mary J. Workman to Fr. John Cantwell handwritten on a half piece of paper, regarding the retirement of the Brownson House Association.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. Bishop John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1918 February 12]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter to Mary J. Workman from Bishop John J. Cantwell typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding Mrs. Carpenter, a new helper at Brownson House.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. John J. Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 13, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding Mary Workman's resignation as President of the Brownson House and thanking her for her service.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. John J. Cantwell, 1917 Sept 20]
- Catholic Church--Bishops--Appointment, call, and election;
- A handwritten letter dated Sept 20, 1917 to Fr. John J. Cantwell from Mary J. Workman congratulating him on his new role as Bishop.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John J. Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1918 March 12]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles;
- A personal note from Bishop John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman dated March 12, 1918 typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles asking, "Is the enclosed note just what you want?" (referring to [Bishop John J. Cantwell...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1918 February 1]
- Women in charitable work--California--Los Angeles; Women social workers--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter dated February 1, 1918 from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding help on a task Workman has requested.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- Los Angeles Civic Center and Chinatown
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Express highways--California--Los Angeles;
- Freeway and roads into downtown; illuminated pagodas; glowing streetlights; City Hall tower; Hall of Justice; Federal Building.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles; Bakeries--California--Los Angeles;
- Northeast corner of Central Plaza with Phoenix Bakery, South China Gifts, GinLing Gifts, and Forbidden Palace; top corner of East Gate frames right side; benches, trees, lawn; people walking and sitting; sign topping Phoenix Bakery reads:"The...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles; Bakeries--California--Los Angeles;
- Just inside East Gate looking west on Gin Ling Way toward West Gate; trees; potted plants in doorways; people strolling; foliage surrounded by low brick wall and decorative red railing; right corner is Phoenix Bakery with sign...
- Changing Face of Southern California