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    • [Dockweiler badge]

    • [Dockweiler badge]

    • Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;

    • A small metal badge which reads "DOCKWEILER" in dark blue ink on a tan background. Extending from the upper edge of the badge is a rounded tab intended to be folded over a pocket, lapel, or other edge to secure the badge in place. The...
    • Across the Lagoon, Venice, Calif.

    • Across the Lagoon, Venice, Calif.

    • Canals--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;

    • A view of Venice, California showing the lagoon and Coral Canal looking towards the northwest. Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in canoes and small boats on the lagoon. The Venice Union Church appears on the left side of...
    • Arcade Depot, Los Angeles, Cal.

    • Arcade Depot, Los Angeles, Cal.

    • Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Railroad stations--California--Los Angeles; Railroad passenger cars;

    • A view of the Southern Pacific Arcade Depot looking towards the southeast. A passenger car is visible at the building's entrance. Four palm and fruit trees, a rose bush and flower beds are visible in the park in the foreground. The passenger...
    • Associated Students of Loyola and Marymount meeting

    • Associated Students of Loyola and Marymount meeting

    • Student organizations; Student unions; College students; Student activities

    • A group of student members of the Associated Students of Loyola and Marymount sits around a table, with more standing in the background. Several students at the tables are raising their hands, as if casting a vote.
    • Big Pine Canal. Los Angeles City Illegal Diversion Ditch

    • Big Pine Canal. Los Angeles City Illegal Diversion Ditch

    • Water rights--California--Big Pine; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Irrigation--California--Big Pine; Land use, Rural--California--History; Irrigation--Canals--California--Big Pine;

    • Diversion ditch from Big Pine Canal, most likely illegally cut by City of Los Angeles employees in August 1924. The ditch is now filled in, and the Big Pine Canal (background, lined with brush) was no longer in use a source of irrigation water for...
    • Big Pine Canal. Los Angeles City Illegal Diversion Ditch

    • Big Pine Canal. Los Angeles City Illegal Diversion Ditch

    • Water rights--California--Big Pine; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Irrigation--California--Big Pine; Land use, Rural--California--History; Irrigation--Canals--California--Big Pine;

    • Diversion ditch from Big Pine Canal, most likely illegally cut by City of Los Angeles employees in August 1924. The ditch is now filled in, and the Big Pine Canal (background, lined with brush) was no longer in use a source of irrigation water for...
    • Big Pine, California. Abandoned Orchard

    • Big Pine, California. Abandoned Orchard

    • Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Orchards--Owens Valley (Calif.); Land use, Rural--California--History;

    • Dead trees of orchard, under ownership of City of Los Angeles. Unidentified snow-capped mountains in background. Text on back of photograph written in hand of J. D. Black: "Dead Orchard Big Pine." Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bishop, California . Motorcyclists

    • Bishop, California . Motorcyclists

    • Motorcycles--20th century; Motorcyclists--California--Owens Valley; Bicycles; Bicyclists--California--Owens Valley;

    • A group of motorcyclists, along with bicyclists, are on display at an unknown location (probably Bishop) in the Owens Valley. The persons in the photograph are unknown. The mountains in the background are most likely the White Mountains. Title...
    • Bishop, California .  Motorcyclists Racing

    • Bishop, California . Motorcyclists Racing

    • Houses--California--Bishop; Dirt Roads--California--Owens Valley--20th century; Motorcycles--20th century; Motorcyclists--California--Owens Valley; Motorcycle Racing--California--Owens Valley;

    • Motorcyclists racing on a dirt road probably outside of Bishop, California, in the Owens Valley. The persons in the photograph are unknown. The mountains in the background are most likely the White Mountains. White frame houses in the left...
    • Bishop, California. Blizzard of 1933

    • Bishop, California. Blizzard of 1933

    • School Buildings--California--Bishop; Automobiles--California--Bishop; Blizzards--California--Bishop; Commercial buildings--California--Bishop; General stores--California--Bishop;

    • Black's Cash Store at the corner of West Line Street and Main Street (called Black's Corner) in Bishop, California, after the blizzard of 1933. Snow piled on streets after blizzard. Automobiles on street. Building in background with bell tower is...
    • Bishop, California.  Blizzard of 1933

    • Bishop, California. Blizzard of 1933

    • Blizzards--California--Bishop; Horse-drawn vehicles; Horses; Commercial buildings--California--Bishop; School Buildings--California--Bishop; Sleds and Sleighs;

    • Horse-drawn sled, with groceries and two children and one woman. In the background are a tire store, telephone lines and poles, and the Old Bishop Grade School, which was located at West Line and Warren Streets. Inscription on bottom front of...
    • Bishop, California. Fairground

    • Bishop, California. Fairground

    • Automobiles; Fairs--California--Bishop; Buildings--Bishop--California;

    • Fairground at Bishop, California. Grandstands at right of photograph; judging tower at left. Automobiles, both parked and proceeding to fairground. Buildings in background. White Mountains are in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bodie, California

    • Bodie, California

    • Gold mines and mining--California--Bodie; Mine buildings--California--Bodie--20th century;

    • Although unidentified on the photograph, the layout of the town indicates that this mining town is Bodie, California. Tailings at left center with the Standard stamp mill in left background (white building with chute). Cluster of buildings in right...
    • Brush Arbor Campsite. Owens Valley, California

    • Brush Arbor Campsite. Owens Valley, California

    • Camps--California--Owens Valley; Outdoor life--California--Owens Valley; Outdoor recreation--California--Owens Valley;

    • Brush arbor structure in center of photograph. Unidentified woman in background bending over kettle on campfire. Unidentified man at left. Tools stacked to his right. Folding stools in foreground. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Camping Trip. Owens Valley, California

    • Camping Trip. Owens Valley, California

    • Outdoor life--California--Owens Valley; Camping--California--Owens Valley; Outdoor recreation--California--Owens Valley; Eating and drinking; Outdoor cookery; Horse-drawn vehicles; Carts and Carriages; Wagons;

    • Two men at campsite, one eating. Wagon with supplies in background. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Camping Trip. Owens Valley, California

    • Camping Trip. Owens Valley, California

    • Outdoor life--California--Owens Valley; Camping--California--Owens Valley; Outdoor recreation--California--Owens Valley; Eating and drinking; Outdoor cookery; Log cabins--California--Owens Valley;

    • An unidentified man obtaining food at campsite. Campfire in left foreground. Tarp (of tent?) at right foreground. Log cabin in background. Title supplied by cataloger.
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