Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
Black and white photograph of family picnic at Brownson House with Mary Julia Workman with eight children. The group stands outdoors on the beach, with a pier visible in the background.
Personal letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman dated March 4, 1918 typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles expressing condolence over the death of her father, William H. Workman. He notes seeing her mother and...
Lily pond with fountain surrounded by foliage; statue of Buddha holds a plaque that reads:"Your wish is a Prayer with Buddha" decorative fence surrounds pond; bench; automobiles in background; brick walls; front lower left shows copyright...
Within a low brick wall lies a pool of water surrounded by a small hill constructed of foliage and moss. Scattered bridges, pools, and statues decorate winding paths which lead to a summit; a sign close to top reads:"Wishing Well" other...
Within a low brick wall lies a pool of water surrounded by a small hill constructed of foliage and moss. Scattered bridges, pools and statues decorate winding paths which lead to a summit; a sign close to top reads:"Wishing Well" other...
Community welfare councils--History--California--Los Angeles; Social history--California--Los Angeles;
A 6-page typewritten narrative on the history of the Welfare Planning Council of Metropolitan Los Angeles, later renamed the Welfare Planning Council, Los Angeles Region. The history begins with the first charity founded in Los Angeles in 1854 and...
School buildings--19th century; Universities and colleges--19th century; Auditoriums--19th century; Schools--Furniture, equipment, etc.; College campuses--California--Los Angeles
Several rows of empty wooden desks in a large, colonnaded room. The border around the photograph features an ornate torch motif with the St. Vincent's crest on either side of image. Inscription reads "Study Hall."
A birds-eye view of the race track and grandstand at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Beside the dirt track is the turf course with grass and waterways. An inset illustration shows two racers in action. Letters on the grass to the south...
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Spanish-American War, 1898--Monuments--California--Los Angeles; War memorials--Spanish-American War, 1898; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles;
North East entrance (6th and Hill) to Pershing Square Park; men and women in pre-WWI clothing strolling toward fountain; path is lined with benches, streetlights and trees. Spanish-American War Monument at entrance.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Spanish-American War, 1898--Monuments--California--Los Angeles; War memorials--Spanish-American War, 1898; Artillery; Public art--California--Los Angeles;
Statue of soldier on high pedestal standing at parade rest position, holding rifle; top of pedestal reads:"7th Cal. Inf. U.S.V" beneath this:"In Everlasting Remembrance" the base reads:"War with Spain A.D. 1898" ...
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Spanish-American War, 1898--Monuments--California--Los Angeles; War memorials--Spanish-American War, 1898--California--Los Angeles; Artillery; Public art--California--Los Angeles;
Statue of soldier on high pedestal, at parade rest position, holding rifle; cannon on low pedestal in front of statue; trees, street with automobiles, men sitting on benches and walking in background.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Spanish American War, 1898--Monuments--California--Los Angeles; War memorials--Spanish American War, 1898--California--Los Angeles; Public Art--California--Los Angeles;
Statue of soldier on pedestal at parade rest position, holding rifle; wreath on pedestal; text on plaque honors soldiers of the Spanish-American War; tree-lined path through park is crowded with men and women strolling or sitting on benches;...
Path through park leading to street; people in early 20th century style clothing strolling or sitting on benches, reading newspapers; trees and streetlights line path; buildings in background.
Pershing Square with lawn, bordered by trees; Biltmore Hotel on Olive Street; automobiles; bus; truck; yellow taxis; buildings; foothills in background; Temple Auditorium on Fifth Street; sign on building reads:"Temple Baptist Church, Come...
Street corner with people waiting to cross street; Thrifty Drug Store with Coca-Cola sign; Biltmore Hotel and Pershing Square are across the street; streetlights; automobile; fire hydrant; awning.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Fruit trees--California--Los Angeles; Books and reading--California--Los Angeles;
Men standing or sitting on benches, conversing or reading; a book cart has a sign announcing free books; next to the cart is a sign that reads:"Los Angeles Public Library Borrow a book to Read in the Park" sign on cart...
