A letter, typewritten on letterhead from the State Normal School in Los Angeles, CA, and embossed with the school's crest. The letter confirms that Mary Workman has completed the Kindergarten Course in the State Normal School at Los Angeles.
Dragons in art--California--Los Angeles; Processions--California--Los Angeles; Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles;
A long, elaborate Chinese dragon under which can be seen the numerous legs of its carriers; people, most of whom are wearing Chinese style clothing, walk alongside it. One man carries a stool. Two men in Western dress can be seen in procession....
A partial view of the "Wall of Fame" featured on the outer wall of Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant. To the right are the entrance to the Theatre-Restaurant and a large neon sign showing actress Beryl Wallace. Signatures on the wall...
Politicians--California--Los Angeles; Public Prosecutors--California--Los Angeles;
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...
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 describing the services and accomplishments of the Los Angeles Settlement House. The pamphlet also mentions a fundraising campaign organized by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles: a solicitation for paid memberships to support...
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.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles;
A two page letter dated May 6, 1917 from William Corr to Mary J. Workman on letterhead from St. Patrick's Rectory in Fall River, Massachusetts. The letter mentions that the writer misses California, describes a visit to New York, and mentions the...
Settlers--Commemoration; Agricultural colonies--California--Los Angeles--Centennial celebrations, etc.; Cities and towns--Growth--History;
A typed transcription of a speech commemorating the centennial anniversary of the arrival of the families in the Rowland and Workman Party in Los Angeles. The speech praises and thanks the original settlers and their descendents for their...
Social history--Societies and clubs--Social aspects; Historical societies--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles; Pioneers--Commemoration--California--Los Angeles; Oral history--Preservation;...
A typewritten essay that describes the establishment and history of the First Century Families of California and the group's annual luncheon. The essay additionally emphasizes the importance of preserving the stories exchanged at these annual...
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 typewritten letter on letterhead from the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, from Bishop John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman, dated March 11, 1918. The Bishop mentions that he will be bringing two Sisters of the Holy Family from San Francisco...
A view along the waterfront, showing a row of boats tied up at the docks. On the right is a covered structure where crowds of onlookers wait for the sailors to disembark. The oil wells on Signal Hill are visible in the distance.
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...
Streets--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Central business districts--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
A view looking down Olive Street in Burbank, with the Verdugo mountains in the distance. Businesses along Olive St. include the Security National Bank and a flower shop.
A view looking inland toward the Pike. An oriental-style pavilion stands in the foreground, with the Bath House just behind it. Signs along the Pike advertise ice cream, Coca-Cola, and bowling, and the beach is crowded with visitors.
A view looking out from Avalon Bay toward Sugarloaf Rock. A steep, narrow stairway in two sections leads up to a small platform on top of the rock formation, where two people are standing.
Beaches--California--Los Angeles; Lagoons--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking out over a lagoon next to the beach in Playa Del Rey, California. On the left, a pier extends out over the ocean, and a large pavilion on the beach overlooks the lagoon.
A view looking south along the beach, with the back of the Long Beach Municipal Bandstand in the foreground, and the Pike in the background. The bandstand is encircled by a small breaker, creating an area of relatively still water where children...
