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...
Streets--California--Los Angeles; Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Radio stations--California--Los Angeles; Religious broadcasting--California--Los Angeles;
A daytime view looking down Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The Wilshire Christian Church dominates the foreground, with the radio towers and headquarters building for the KFAC Auburn-Cord radio station immediately behind it. The...
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles;
A daytime view looking east down Wilshire Boulevard where it crosses the lake in Macarthur Park. The lake itself is visible on the right, with a boathouse on the farther shore.
Parade of Company B, Emmet Guard, in dress uniform, down street of Virginia City Nevada. Onlookers on both sides of street, either on the street or looking from buildings. Inscription on front of photograph: "Co. B Emmitt (sic) Guard Virginia...
A view of the Venice Miniature Railway at Windward Ave., featuring its number two train on the rail. A sign strung between buildings above Windward Avenue reads "Venice", and the Ocean Park Bank is visible on the right, a partially...
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Gondolas--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A sepia-toned image of the Grand Lagoon in Venice, California, looking towards the south. Tourists ride in a gondola on the lagoon. The Midway Plaisance, an amusement park, appears in the background.
A view looking out towards the "Shoot the Chutes" ride at Washington Gardens, with spectators in the foreground and a large roller coaster on the left.
A view of the Hollywood Bowl looking down past tiers of wooden benches to a simple platform and covered structure. The Hollywood Hills are in the background.
Railroads, cable--California--Los Angeles; Street railroads--California--Los Angeles;
View of the Angel's Flight railway and surrounding buildings at 3rd and Hill Streets in downtown Los Angeles. The cars are painted white, and at the base of the track is a large, ornate arch. To the left of the track is the Ferguson Building,...
A view of the Pike, with signs advertising an Oriental Art Bazaar, Coca-Cola and other foods and drinks, cigars, cornucopias, and other gifts. The bath house and roller coaster are visible in the distance. There is a row of street lamps down the...
Cable cars (Streetcars); Central business districts--California--Los Angeles; Historic districts--California--Los Angeles;
A nighttime view, looking south down Spring Street, showing the intersection with First Street. Several electric trolley cars run down the center of the street. The streetcars in the foreground are marked "Hollywood" and "Griffin...
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.
Looking down at Miniature Mountain surrounded by pool of water within rectangular low brick wall. Small hill has winding paths, pools, and miniature figurines.
An impoverished Paiute named Queso in his lean-to; to his right is a woman lying down. To his left is a dog. In the background is another shanty, perhaps a take on the traditional Paiute dwelling, the nobe. Title on lower center: Queso Piaute...
College presidents--California--Los Angeles; Universities and colleges--Faculty--19th century
Father Aloysius J. Meyer seated in a chair, with a biretta on his lap. A handwritten annotation along top of picture reads "'The Pres' Fr. Meyer." The photograph is mounted on paper with a scrollwork design embossed on the lower half.
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...
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.
