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They Decide Recreation Policy
title They Decide Recreation Policydescription Malvin Greston Whitfield was born in 1924. He was a middle-distance runner who won three Olympic gold medals for the United States, in 1948 and 1952. He was a Tuskegee Airman, and later became an American good-will ambassador promoting athletics abroad. He died on November 19, 2015.; Anthony P. Rios was born in 1915. He was a founder of the Community Service Organization, a statewide group formed in 1947 to mobilize Mexican Americans for community action. Rios was a mentor to Edward Roybal, and in 1949 the CSO helped Roybal become the first Mexican American in more than 70 years to serve on the council. Other leaders who emerged from the group include Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo. Rios died on May 19, 1999.; Earl Gilmore was an oil magnate and developer. His many accomplishments include the Gilmore Stadium and the establishment of the Farmer's Market and the Gilmore Commerical and Savings Bank. He also served on the State and County Fish and Game Commission and the Los Angeles Police Commission. Photograph caption dated September 15, 1955 reads "First picture taken of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Commission shows, from left, Anthony P. Rios, Mrs. George Miller, Milton B. Arthur, chairman; Earl B. Gilmore and Malvin G. Whitfield. Photo was taken in chambers at 834 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Recreational needs of county's current population of 5,500,000, which will in future grow to 10,000,000, according to experts, is charted and met by this group."artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Flags--California Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Department Of Parks And Recreation--Officials And Employees Maps Gilmore, Earl B Rios, Anthony P Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Whitfield, Mal,--1924-2015 County Officials And Employees--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Public Service Commissions--California--Los Angeles Countycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Los Angeles Civic Center, Panel 1
title Los Angeles Civic Center, Panel 1description Built in 1937-1940, Federal Courthouse and U.S. Post Office Building was designed by architects Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Louis A. Simon and cost over $8 million to build. Los Angeles City Hall was designed by John and Donald Parkinson, John C. Austin, and Albert C. Martin, and was completed in 1928. Part 1 of panorama of Los Angeles Civic Center. From left to right, Broadway Tunnel, the Hall of Justice, and the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse.subject Street-Railroad Tracks--California--Los Angeles Civic Centers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Los Angeles County Hall Of Justice Temple Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Courthouses--California--Los Angeles Broadway Tunnel (Los Angeles, Calif.) Parkinson, John,1861-1935 United States Court House And Post Office (Los Angeles, Calif.) Parkinson, Donald B.(Donald Berthold),1895-1945 Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Martin, Albert C.,1879-1960 Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public Buildings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
South Broadway
title South Broadwaydescription South Broadway at the corner of Temple, Downtown Los Angeles. The Hall of Records (later demolished) is present left of center.subject Street-Railroads--California--Los Angeles Cityscape Photographs Lost Architecture--California--Los Angeles Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Electric Railroads--Cars--California--Los Angeles Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Commercial Buildings--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles County Hall Of Records (Los Angeles, Calif. : 1911-1962) Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public Buildings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Insurance Executive With Secretary
title Insurance Executive With Secretarydescription Velia Bustillos taking shorthand for her supervisor, Robert Carlson at the Title Insurance Trust Company.subject Insurance Companies--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Secretaries--California--Los Angeles Women--Employment--California--Los Angeles Offices--California--Los Angeles Title Insurance And Trust Company (1893-1968)--Employees Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Title Insurance And Trust Company (1893-1968)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Last Trolley Ride Of The Day
title Last Trolley Ride Of The Daydescription View of a trolley car emerging from the Broadway tunnel north portal, the last trolley ride of the day. A construction site is on the left, with a view of City Hall in the background. The construction equipment is leveling Fort Moore Hill for the yet-to-be-built freeway connector through downtown Los Angeles. The photo shows a "shoo-fly" bypass for the street and the streetcar tracks. The tunnel ran from a short block north of Temple Street to just south of Sunset Blvd. (now Cesar Chavez).subject Street-Railroads--California--Los Angeles City Halls--California--Los Angeles Tunnels--California--Los Angeles Lost Architecture--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Electric Railroads--Cars--California--Los Angeles Broadway Tunnel (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Express Highways--California, Southern Building--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Antonio Villaraigosa And Fabian Nun~Ez
title Antonio Villaraigosa And Fabian Nun~Ezdescription Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa (born Antonio Ramon Villar, Jr. on January 23, 1953), shakes hands with California Assembly Speaker, Fabian Nun~ez (born December 27, 1966), at a Pershing Square rally. A huge orange banner with the words "Vote" hangs in the background. Mr. Villaraigosa is the 41st mayor of Los Angeles. He was elected on May 17, 2005 and sworn into office on July 1, 2005. Nun~ez was elected to the California State Assembly to represent the 46th District in 2002 and sworn in as the State's 66th Speaker on February 9, 2004. Pershing Square takes up the entire block and is bounded by 5th Street to the north, 6th Street to the south, Hill Street to the east, and Olive Street to the west. Photo dated: October 27, 2005.artist/creator Leonard, Garysubject Pershing Square (Los Angeles, Calif.) California.--Legislature.--Assembly Gary Leonard Collection Photographs Villaraigosa, Antonio,--1953- Banners--California--Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Politicians--California--Los Angeles Nun~Ez, Fabian Mayors--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription Pedestrians cross the street in a scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription A street scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
View From Elysian Park
title View From Elysian Parkdescription Cecilia takes in the view of Dodger Stadium and Downtown Los Angeles while playing in Elysian Park. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.) Cityscape Photographs Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elysian Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Stadiums--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription A father and son on the sidewalk in a street scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.) Father And Child--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance
title Martin Luther King, Jr. Observancedescription As steady rain fell on Pershing Square, officials observing Martin Luther King Jr. week held hands during the singing of "We Shall Overcome." From left: Dr. Joseph Lowery, SCLC National President; Rev. James Lawson, Holman Methodist Church; State Senator Nate Holden; Mexican-American community leader David Ochoa; SCLC West head Manesba Tackett; Dr. Ernie Smith, Drew Postgraduate Medical School; and Evelyn Occina, SCLC West board member. The program followed a memorial march on January 14, 1978.artist/creator Unknownsubject Tackett, Manesba Pershing Square (Los Angeles, Calif.) Holden, Nate Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Legislators--United States Smith, Ernie Adolphus,--1938- King, Martin Luther,--Jr.,--1929-1968 Occina, Evelyn Ochoa, David Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Methodist Church--Clergy Lawson, James M.,--1928- Lowery, Joseph--(Joseph E.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription A street scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription A street scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Crowds--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription Pedestrians cross the street in a scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Talking To Santa
title Talking To Santadescription Hortensia Corral giving her wishes to Santa Claus just before Christmas at Bullock's on 7th and Broadway. Santa looks extremely thoughtful. Dated December 23, 1948.subject Bullock'S (Department Store) Christmas--California--Los Angeles Department Store Santas--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Santa Claus Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Fabian Nun~Ez At Pershing Square
title Fabian Nun~Ez At Pershing Squaredescription California Assembly Speaker, Fabian Nun~ez (born December 27, 1966), addressing a crowd at Pershing Square during a rally. He stands at a podium, with a yellow banner hanging from it, which reads, "California's dreams are at stake. Vote NO on Nov. 8". A huge orange banner with the words "Vote" hangs in the background, and a man and several children stand below it. Nun~ez was elected to the California State Assembly to represent the 46th District in 2002 and sworn in as the State's 66th Speaker on February 9, 2004. Pershing Square takes up the entire block and is bounded by 5th Street to the north, 6th Street to the south, Hill Street to the east, and Olive Street to the west. Photo dated: October 27, 2005.artist/creator Leonard, Garysubject Pershing Square (Los Angeles, Calif.) California.--Legislature.--Assembly Gary Leonard Collection Photographs Banners--California--Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Politicians--California--Los Angeles Nun~Ez, Fabiancontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadway Street Scene
title Broadway Street Scenedescription A street scene of Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican-American Protest
title Mexican-American Protestdescription Mexican-American demonstrators at Los Angeles City Hall protest deportation raids on June 16, 1973.artist/creator Unknownsubject Crowds--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Civic Centers--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Frank Putnam Flint Memorial Fountain (Los Angeles, Calif.) City Hall Park Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Immigration Advocates--California--Los Angeles Flint, Frank P.--(Frank Putnam),--1862-1929--Statuescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Outstanding Women Of Los Angeles
title Outstanding Women Of Los Angelesdescription Attendees of the Outstanding Women of Los Angeles program held at the Biltmore Hotel on April 2, 1948. Identified among the guests are Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson (right of center, with carnation corsage) and Eddie Rodriguez (lower right). Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Poulson, Norris,--1895-1982 Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Millennium Biltmore Hotel (Los Angeles, Calif.) Radio Broadcasters--United States Hotels--California--Los Angeles Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Television Producers And Directors--United States Mayors--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group At Million Dollar Theater
title Group At Million Dollar Theaterdescription Actor Gilbert Roland is flanked by Sergeant Joseph C. Rodriguez (left), who received a Congressional Medal of Honor in 1951, and Eddie Rodriguez at the Million Dollar Theater in Los Angeles. Image is a reproduction. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Roland, Gilbert,--1905-1994 Radio Broadcasters--United States Motion Picture Theaters--California--Los Angeles Soldiers--United States Million Dollar Theater (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chicano Demonstration
title Chicano Demonstrationdescription Photograph caption dated October 23, 1979 reads, "Some 150 members of the Southern Coalition to Stop Raids staged protest at L.A. Federal Building." Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Mullen, Mikesubject Crowds--California--Los Angeles Federal Building (Los Angeles, Calif. : 1964-) Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public Buildings--California--Los Angeles Protest Movements--California--Los Angeles Signs And Signboards--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chicano Demonstration
title Chicano Demonstrationdescription Chicano demonstration in front of the Federal Building shows several people, including a small band performing on the steps. A man holds a sign that reads, "Stop Gestapo Tactics". Photograph dated October 22, 1979. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Mullen, Mikesubject Crowds--California--Los Angeles Federal Building (Los Angeles, Calif. : 1964-) Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public Buildings--California--Los Angeles Protest Movements--California--Los Angeles Signs And Signboards--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)