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...
A view of Villa City in Venice, California looking towards the east. The building housing the rental office is in the foreground. Railroad tracks appear on the right.
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view of a canal in Venice, California. A man and a woman stand on a small dock near a rowboat. Across the canal are small tourist cabins. An arched bridge crosses the canal in the background. An ornamental lamppost appears visible through the...
Public libraries--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
Front of Central Library; path with steps and fountains on three levels; lawn, trees, and shrubbery line walking paths; building to the right topped by sign that reads:"Mayflower Hotel, Ye Bull Pen Inn."
Front of Central Library from northwest corner with view going east on Sixth Street; Biltmore Hotel is behind library on the right side; lawn, trees, and shrubbery line walking paths; American flag on flag pole.
Public libraries--California--Los Angeles; Public utility companies--California--Los Angeles;
Front of Central Library with steps and fountaiins on three levels; lawn, trees and shrubbery line walking paths; streetlights; Ediison Building to left; sign for Mayflower Hotel, Ye Bullpen Inn on top of building to the right; radio tower to...
City Halls--California--Los Angeles; Public buildings--California--Los Angeles; Civic centers--California--Los Angeles;
Looking north on Spring Street; City Hall building; north of City Hall is Federal Building; automobiles and buses on street; trees and shrubbery; foothills in background.
City Halls--California--Los Angeles; Public buildings--California--Los Angeles; Electric railroads--California--Los Angeles;
City Hall building and grounds; trees and shrubbery; street with parked automobiles; electric street car; streetlights; American flag on flag pole; foothills in background.
Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in a gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice, California. The gondola is adorned with an American flag and a lantern. Small boats and canoes are on the same canal in the background. A...
Earthquakes--California--Compton; Earthquake damage--California--Compton; City halls--California--Compton;
Exterior view of Compton City Hall after the 1933 earthquake; large portions of wall have fallen away, a portion of the roof has collapsed, and piles of rubble surround the building. A man in uniform stands in front of the building, looking away.
View of the Aldebaran Canal in Venice, California looking towards the northeast. Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in a gondola. The gondola is adorned with an American flag and a lantern. Small boats and canoes are on...
Front of Central Library; three fountains and steps leading to entrance; trees, lawn, shrubbery line walking paths; people strolling and sitting on benches; across the street to the left is the Edison Building.
Fifth Street side entrance to Central Library; people gathered at doorway or sitting on bench; trees, shrubbery; streetlights; flags of U.S. and California on flagpoles next to tower.
Public libraries--California--Los Angeles; Public utility companies--California--Los Angeles;
Front of Central Library with steps leading up center path with fountains on three levels; lawn, trees and shrubbery line walking paths; people walking up steps toward entrance; view of Edison building to left; in front of Edison Building, sign on...
Fifth Street side of Central Library viewed from the rear of the building, looking east; trees and shrubbery; streetlights; radio towers; small terrace and fire escapes on second story windows.