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image of old City Hall [Los Angeles], undated

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Sidney A. Ball Policewoman Daily Calendars Collection (1934-1957; 1965-1966; undated) contains seven daily planners belonging to Sidney A. Ball, a Los Angeles Policewoman from 1929-1965, making her one of the first policewomen on the force. In these planners are brief summaries of interactions and observations from Ball’s time as a policewoman, such as bookings for prostitution, intoxication, and verbal and physical altercations with police officers- including Ball. Ball also kept a record of addresses, birthdays, lunch and dinner engagements, outings to movies, plays, and concerts in the Los Angeles area, as well as trips to Canada and other parts of the United States. Also notated are comments and notes from possible courses Ball took regarding leadership, child development, and education. This collection also includes photographs of Ball and police buildings ; membership cards; certificates; a resume; and one issue of "Los Angeles Police Beat" featuring an article regarding Ball's retirement.

Dates

  • Other: undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box

From the Collection: .20 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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