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Photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

African American Cosmetology Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-009
Scope and Contents The African American Cosmetology Scrapbook (1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated) contains fifty six photographs; three certificates; one diploma; one "Sherman Girls 8th" patch; one homegoing celebration program; and one track relay ribbon possibly belonging to Heather Feagin or Stephanie Rochell Cline. A majority of the photographs feature images of various hairstyles; as well as a few images that were possibly taken during a cosmetology beauty or trade show. Also included are a few...
Dates: 1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated

African American Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-003
Abstract This collection contains photograph albums, as well as single and loose photographs featuring images of African Americans. Images depict families; children; soldiers; and infants in a variety of settings and participating in many activities such as parties and events; holidays such as Christmas and Easter; inside and in front of homes; in front of cars; birthdays; churches; parks; vacations; and others. Also included in this collection are school, graduation, and military portraits; and some...
Dates: circa 1880s-2010s; Majority of material found within 1940-1980

African American Press Photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SPC-2021-018
Scope and Contents The African American Press Photographs Collection (1944-1999; undated) contains two boxes of 237 black-and-white and 2 color photographs related to news stories that predominantly featured African Americans. A majority of the images measure 8 x 10" and have detailed news agency captions on the back. Some images also include the headlines or clippings that the photographs were used with. Included are images related to a wide variety of topics such as pop culture; local interest stories;...
Dates: 1944-1999; undated; Majority of material found within circa 1970s-1990s

African American Servicemen Scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014958407]
Identifier: SPC-2019-004
Abstract

This scrapbook contains mostly black-and-white photographs featuring images of African American servicemen of the 4th Armored Division in Germany participating in various recreational activities, as well as images taken during military training.

Dates: 1963

Willie G. Bass Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-038
Abstract This collection contains one scrapbook with mostly Los Angeles Times clippings; Radio and Television Training School lesson plans, study guides, exams, notes; one Watts Summer Festival program; issues of Soviet Life; Sentinel 50; The American Negro; The Negro; Ebony; a New York City, and Los Angeles atlas; as well as a few loose...
Dates: 1945-2006; undated; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s

Neil Boyer Photography Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2017-015
Abstract This collection contains photographs and negatives taken by Neil Boyer, a commercial photographer based in the South Bay Area of Southern California. Clients include: businesses and organizations; families; models; bands; and others who hired Boyer for portraits; public relations and marketing purposes; product photography; holiday and Christmas cards; and events. Material types include: black-and-white and color negative film; color transparency film; slide film; polaroids; proof sheets;...
Dates: 1971-2019; undated; Majority of material found within 1980-2000

Jerry Brown and Tom Bradley at Simon Wiesenthal Center Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2024-006
Scope and Contents The Jerry Brown and Tom Bradley at Simon Wiesenthal Center Photograph Collection (1978; circa 1970s) contains approximately 100 8x10 photographs and 32 contact sheets featuring images taken at the Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies in Los Angeles, California. A majority of the photographs feature former California governor Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown Jr. posing with people (presumably guests and employees of the Center); and speaking at and in attendance at various events held at...
Dates: 1978, circa 1970s

Catalina Island Photograph Album

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014958795]
Identifier: SPC-2018-011
Abstract

One album entitled "A Trip to Catalina" featuring photographs taken on Catalina Island. Includes images of the harbor, steamboats, Long Point, camp Los Rios, cottages, and Avalon.

Dates: 1891-1910

Chicano/Latino Family Photograph Albums

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-011
Scope and Contents This collection contains seven photograph albums comprised of 856 mostly black-and-white photographs belonging to a Southern California Chicano/Latino family. A majority of the photographs were taken in the 1950s and depict the family and their friends posing with dogs; in front of yards; in homes; at the beach; at the beach and Pike amusement park in Long Beach, CA.; camping trips; during holidays; and possibly during family vacations. Other photographs include: school portraits; cars;...
Dates: 1939-1958; undated

CSU Public Affairs Photographs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSU-050
Abstract

Photographs, negatives and slides documenting public events, conferences, inaugurations, and other public affairs of the California State University campuses.

Dates: undated