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A bot run by palewi.re that posts photographs from the Los Angeles Public Library’s digital collections. [bridged from mastodon.palewi.re/@OldLAPhotos on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 2h
MTA director Gilliss proposes Valley rapid transit routes tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated August 20, 1963 reads "Listening are Jack Brown, left, representing Mayor Yorty, and Councilman J. B. Potter."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 5h
Aerial view of Burbank tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Aerial view of Burbank in 1916.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 8h
Playa del Rey tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A group of children with a lifeguard at the beach, Playa del Rey, California.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 12h
Bowling tournament at Burbank Bowl, view 2 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Participants and spectators socialize during a bowling tournament taking place at Burbank Bowl, located at 430 San Fernando Road.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20h
Chaffey College, Ontario tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
View of the Library Tower at Chaffey College, looking northwest.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 10/10/2026
Official 1959 Helms Board All-Valley basketball squad tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 09/10/2026
Modelers elect officers tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated March 8, 1957 reads "Pat Regan, left, is new president of Radio Controlled Model Club of San Fernando Valley Modelers Association with Jim Cramer, second from left, newly elected secretary. Discussing small radio controlled plane are Bill Sorenson, founder of group, and Karl Frederiksen, right, program chairman."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 09/10/2026
Exposition Community Coordinating Council June dinner meeting tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 09/10/2026
Protest of State Board on sex education tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A group of less than a dozen demonstrators in front of Cal State Long Beach Student Union where the State Board of Education was considering sex education for elementary school children. The group was opposed to any sex education in schools, because they claimed it would lead to promiscuity and other social problems. Photograph dated February 10, 1987.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 09/10/2026
Colorful opening tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated July 21, 1950 reads, "Phil Rauch, owner of new Ranchero Motors and Mrs. Rauch with Gen. Joseph O. Donovan, representing Mayor Bowron, chat at opening of new North Hollywood Studebaker dealership."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 08/10/2026
Los Angeles City Hall construction tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
View of southwest corner of Los Angeles City Hall during construction, April 1, 1927.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 08/10/2026
Plan area council meeting tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated November 27, 1956 reads "Mrs. Evelyn Spaulding, general manager of Los Angeles Social Services Dapratment, and Ben M. Reinhardt, program chairman for Dec. 4 Area Welfare Planning Council meeting, go over program agenda. Mrs. Spaulding will discuss 'Fun (sic) Raising Procedures.'"
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 08/10/2026
Breeding of chinchillas thriving Valley industry tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph article dated September 26, 1950 partially reads, "The chinchilla, which spends its life trying to grow up and become a coat, has found a habitat it likes as well as the ranges of the Andes. It likes living in the San Fernando Valley. Neither summer heat nor winter moisture interferes with the raising of chinchillas, breeders have found, and how thousands of the expensive little animals are thriving in the Valley. Valley breeders, who number in the hundreds, owe their 'herds' to the Chapman Chinchilla Farms at Inglewood. First chinchillas were bought to the United States in 1923 from their South American home. Since their introduction the herds have increased to around 110,000 for the U.S. and Canada." Photograph caption reads, "Hobbiests together - Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jenkins of Sepulveda put finishing touches to modern chinchilla hut. They have been breeding chinchillas four years."; See images #00136436 through #00136438 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 07/10/2026
Your everyday housewife, Shirley Hardman tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
The smiling mop wielder is non other than Miss Shirley Hardman, star and general manager of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds, who face the Jolters Tuesday night before Rose Bowl fireworks show.  Photo dated: July 2, 1972.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 07/10/2026
A queen is crowned tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated May 25, 1965 reads, Miss Carolyn Neff receives bouquet of roses from Alex Von, general manager of Casa de Cadillac, Sherman Oaks automotive agency, at ceremony crowning Miss Neff as Miss Casa de Cadillac for 1965. The lovely queen, a prominent TV actress, will represent Martin Pollard's Casa de Cadillac at various local social and civic functions."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 07/10/2026
Model airplane experiments, Cal Tech, view 1 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Experiments with model airplanes in wind tunnels at the California Institute of Technology in the late 1920s or early 1930s. View 1: faculty member posed with a large model airplane.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 07/10/2026
Old Burbank City Hall falls to 'clam' work tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated August 13, 1959 reads, "Old hose tower for Burbank's City Hall, built in 1916, disappears bite by bite as clam-shell crane cuts it down,  In foreground, Jerry Gould, superintendent in charge of wrecking for Atlas Company, Burbank, watches over wrecking process which makes way for new City Hall Annex to be built on site.  Burbank Police Department's Traffic Division and Detective Bureau were last to occupy building.  New building will house complete police department and city jail."; See images #00046764-#00046765 and #00046772 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 06/10/2026
Meet the presidents tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph article dated February 14, 1961 partially reads, "Roy Richardson, 36-year-old newly elected president of the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce, is a veteran of 10 years service to the group he is heading for the current term. Says merchant Richardson about his work with the chamber: 'Its a good feeling to be heading a working organization.' In the past he has been president of the Merchants Division, chairman of the Fiesta Queen contest and assistant chairman of the city's annual parade."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 06/10/2026
British journalists visit Los Angeles, view 01 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
British journalists take a stroll in a "town" on an unidentified movie studio lot on November 2, 1928.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 06/10/2026
Graduates tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated July 8, 1965 reads, "Capping and pinning of 25 dental assistants marked graduation ceremonies conducted by the Valley College of Medical-Dental Assistants, 11316 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. The graduates have completed 12 weeks of intensive training and have all been appointed to start their internship in dental offices throughout the Valley. The graduates: Susan Abramson, Sunland; Adele Beregi, Studio City; Rita Berg, Burbank; Mary Carroll, North Hollywood; Patricia Collier, Glendale; Karen Courtney, Sherman Oaks; Kathleen Deu Friend, Tujunga; Juana Enriquez, Los Angeles; Ann Fine, Newhall; Ruth Freedman, Burbank; Grace Gainor, Granada Hills; Nina Hummer, Van Nuys; Susan Hynes, Reseda; Mary Ann Johnston, Sepulveda; Cathy Lanzisero, Arleta; Diana Miller, Tarzana; Marilyn Mirollla [sic], Van Nuys; Susan Ollila, Sylmar; Jacklyn Perkins, Burbank; Judith Reesha, Canoga Park; Gale Salvesen, Sherman Oaks; Sandra Schulz, Granada Hills; Paulette Setser, Canoga Park; Herminia Vilms, Pacoima; Eileen Walter, Anaheim, are shown with instructor, Siv Haley, Los Angeles."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 06/10/2026
Hollyhock House, archway and greenery tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
View of archway and greenery, Hollyhock House located at 4808 Hollywood Boulevard. Home built 1917-1920. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright. Home has a "pre-Columbian air and stylized hollyhock ornamentation" - Gebhard & Winter, restored by Lloyd Wright (his son). "Beholden to the Prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright for whom Schindler acted as the supervisor of the Gebhard & Winter main house."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 05/10/2026
Wm. Nies Plumbing tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Exterior of William Nies Plumbing Co. and hardware store, located at 4030 Avalon Boulevard.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 05/10/2026
Outstanding students honored tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated January 31, 1957 reads, "Patrick Henry Junior High School students David Rossman, second from left, and Barbara Ott, right, receive annual Granada Hills Rotary Club citation for school's outstanding boy and girl students in scholarship, citizenship and service to school. Between them is school's principal, Charles C. Hamer. Best Graper, left, secretary of award committee made presentation."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 05/10/2026
Smith's Groceries, Azusa tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Two men stand outside of Cornelius Smith's Groceries, an early grocery store in Azusa. The car on the left advertises, "The town with a real future AZUSA population 25,000 by 1930."  The market has the street number of "705", but it is not indicated if this is Azusa Avenue, the "main street" of the city.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 05/10/2026
Plan McKesson fete tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated February 23, 1957 reads, "Mrs. Currin Shields, center, plans reception for Dist. Atty. and Mrs. William B. McKesson with members of West Valley Forum for Democratic Women which is sponsoring affair.  With her are Mrs. George Dealey, left, and Mrs. Robert Drew."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 04/10/2026
Silver Lake Switching Station tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Silver Lake Switching Station. L.A. Dept. of Water & Power, Bureau of Light & Power.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 04/10/2026
View of buildings along Windward Avenue tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Along the left side of the picture are seen the building arcade structures which ran the length of the street. Cars parked in the street and along the curb are being looked over by interested spectators.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 04/10/2026
Sculpture, Biltmore Theatre tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Close-up view of door sculpture belonging to the Biltmore Theater.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 04/10/2026
Horse show at Flintridge Riding Academy, view 2 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A group of children and a few adults dressed in various historical costumes have gathered outside the Flintridge Riding Academy during a children's horse show. The Riding Academy was founded in 1926.; La Can~ada Flintridge is situated in the Crescenta Valley, located between the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest. Prior to its incorporation in 1976, La Can~ada and Flintridge were two distinct communities. Flintridge was named after Republican Senator and developer Frank Putnam Flint.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 04/10/2026
Universal Studios from Mulholland Drive tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A panoramic view of the San Fernando Valley at night looking over from Mulholland Drive. The Sheraton Universal Hotel stands out in this beautiful night view of Universal City.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 03/10/2026
Turn shovel for center tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated October 30, 1958 reads, "Supervisor Warren M. Dorn, right, and John Acosta, Pacoima Chamber of Commerce, participate in groundbreaking for new skeet-trap recreational center at Roger Jessup Park, Pacoima.  They are joined by officials in Southern California Council of Conservation Clubs, Southern California Field Archery Association and Golden Valley Gun Club of Granada Hills, which will operate center.  Skeet and trap fields, high-powered rifle range, two pistol ranges and archery field will be included."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 03/10/2026
Experiment by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Drawing of Indian scientist Bose's experiment to prove that animals and plants react similarly. When electric currents are sent through a mimosa plant and a frog, the leaves of the plant and the limbs of the frog move similarly.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 03/10/2026
Don DeGroote tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated December 6, 1962 reads "C-Grant." DeGroote is a center for the Grant High School football team. The school is in Van Nuys.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 03/10/2026
Early bicycle group tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Early bicycle group at the old vendome at 10th and Main Streets.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 02/10/2026
1897 Tournament of Roses Parade float tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A large horse-driven carriage decorated with flowers serves as an early Rose Parade float. 15 men ride inside, two of them hold banners. One banner reads, "Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce", the other has initials and the year 1897 printed on it. Men riding horses follow the carriage.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 02/10/2026
Doctors volunteer for mercy mission to Viet Nam tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated November 2, 1965 reads, "Seated from left: Drs. Edwin F. Leibold, Wayne B. Lockwood, James H. Phelps, Standing: Project director Edwin W. Brown Jr.; Haakon Ragde; Joseph Keith."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 02/10/2026
Baby in baby carriage tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
A baby is held in the baby basket or bassinet by his little brother leaning over him on the left side.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 02/10/2026
Estrada arraigned in Valley policeman's slaying tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated May 16, 1961 reads "News photographers close in before Van Nuys court session opens." See images 00154376 through 00154389 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 01/10/2026
Northwest on Pacific from Florence, Huntington Park tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Two shopping strips with Art Deco detailing can be seen in this view of the west side of Pacific looking north from Florence Avenue in Huntington Park. Some of the businesses that can be seen from left to right are: Lucky Auto Supply (7121 Pacific Boulevard), Superior, Union Pacific, Jettick and Royale. The building on the left is still there but all the Streamline details have been removed.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 01/10/2026
Baker Block with Goodwill Industries tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Goodwill Department Store in the Baker Block on Main Street.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 01/10/2026
College dean uses trial, error cook method tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Pictured is Samuel T. Alexander, assistant Dean of students at Valley College, Van Nuys, at the dinner table with his daughter, Toni, 17, in their Santa Monica Mountains home.  Photograph dated April 28, 1965.; See images #00132314 through #00132315 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 01/10/2026
250 Rouble bill tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Face of a 1919 Armenian 250 Rouble bill.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 30/09/2026
Woman with child tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Ponciano and Beatrice Maya, circa 1929.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 30/09/2026
Project Amigo hits illiteracy tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph article dated May 29, 1962 partially reads, "Project Amigo is one of a half-dozen Southern California councils which advocate the Dr. Frank Laubach literacy technique and support the Laubach Literacy Fund program...a nonprofit organization incorporated by Dr. Frank C. Laubach and his associates for the purpose of aiding the world's illiterates to raise themselves out of misery and hunger.  Through financial grants, the fund assists existing literacy projects and starts new projects around the world...Primary purpose of the Project Amigo group in the Valley is to develop teachers who then instruct others in how to read and write."  Pictured are Mmes. Penwell, Clifford Wright, and John Nall.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 30/09/2026
Beard for eight-year-old tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated January 1, 1957 reads "Charles Arthur Gray, 8, of 8216 Tyrone Ave., Van Nuys, needed a little help from mother, Mrs. Arthur E. Gray, this morning to glue on beard before riding in Rose Parade. He portrayed an ancient prophet on Salvation Army float."; See images #00141204 through #00141214 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 30/09/2026
VAC aids victims of cancer tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated September 12, 1964 reads "Cobalt treatments are but one of the bills paid for by VAC in helping families of cancer victims. Here, the child receives her treatment under the supervision of Mrs. Paul V. Bateman Jr., radiology technician at West Valley Hospital. To raise funds for aid such as this, Valley Aid for Cancer will hold its annual benefit Orchid Ball Oct. 17 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel."; See images #00134446 through #00134448 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 29/09/2026
Wide view of Central City tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
View of the Central City looking east along 5th Street and over Pershing Square along Hill Street and along 6th Street on March 30, 1922.  Taken from the Biltmore Hotel.  The Auditorium Building is at extreme left.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 29/09/2026
Sgt. Laura Churchill supervises sewing session in prison work room tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated February 25, 1950 reads "Prisoners sew denims and repair own clothes with school system co-operation." The article partially reads "For example, there is the Valley Rehabilitation Farm in the San Fernando Valley. This institution houses 44 women inmates and plans are already under way for an immediate increase of facilities." The prisoners' faces are blocked out.; See images #00134969 through #00134970 for all photos in this series.
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 29/09/2026
YMCA man of year tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Photograph caption dated June 25, 1959 reads, "Russell F. Amrhein beams as he receives Y Man of Year award from North Hollywood YMCA for service to 'Y' program.  Dr. Val Slasor holds Y Oscar he received for outstanding work in 'Y' membership drive."
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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 29/09/2026
Birthday party tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…
Omar celebrates his 3rd birthday with friends and a party.
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