World War, 1939-1945; Postwar reconstruction--International cooperation; Peace movements--International cooperation; International organization; International agencies; International relations;
A 3-page, typewritten essay arguing for a formal, cooperative confederation of the world's nations to create a peaceful and just society. The essay first questions what form this confederation will take, and argues against global rule with the use...
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles;
Path to fountain lined with streetlights and benches facing away from path; people strolling or seated on benches; two women in foreground are strolling arm-in-arm; buildings in background.
Two unidentified women fishing in stream; both hold catches of trout. Unidentified man in background fishing. Trees across the stream. Title supplied by cataloger.
Interior view of the Bath House, or Plunge, on the Long Beach Pike. There is an observation gallery along the wall above the pool. A sign at the top of a slide leading into the pool reads, "Warning: not responsible for accidents resulting...
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...
Overhead view of part of Venice, California, with the Lion Canal in the foreground and the Grand Canal running through the center and on to the right. Between the two canals is the Cosmos Club and across the Grand Canal is a boathouse.
Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Rickshaw men--California--Los Angeles;
Steps leading down to sunken courtyard; restaurants and gifts shops; woman in Western clothing is getting a rickshaw ride; people sitting and strolling, wearing Western and Chinese clothing; trees; women holding sun umbrellas; sign on restaurant...
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;...
Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Social justice--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los...
A typewritten copy of a meeting agenda, possibly composed by Margaret Workman, including a speech on the history of social settlements, especially Brownson Settlement House, in Los Angeles between 1900-1924. The agenda first introduces three...
Three Paiute women with their children in cradleboards. The Anglo-American crowd in the background shows that this is a public event, perhaps the Paiute's annual dance festival, or else some kind of fair. Inscription at lower left of the postcard...
Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Owens Valley; Protest movements--California--Owens Valley; Eating and drinking;
Owens Valley residents, including men and women, eating during their occupation of the Alabama Gates, of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. This photograph may record either the barbecue held the final day of the occupation (20 November 1924) or else the...
Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Owens Valley; Protest movements--California--Owens Valley;
Owens Valley residents, including men and women, during their occupation of the Alabama Gates, of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Photographer's inscription on lower right of photograph: "Army of Occupation L. A. Aqueduct." In lower left corner...