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DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2807
title: Chavez Ravine, Echo Park, Elysian Park and unused mailboxes remain where once there stood houses

description: LAND GOING TO WASTE -- Unused mailboxes remain where once there stood houses. Now homes are gone and the land is "dead weight" on city tax rolls (Chavez Ravine, Echo Park, Elysian Park). Dated: 24 September 1957.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4512
title: Drawing of proposed lake in Chavez Ravine, 1958

description: Photograph of an sketch by Don May of a proposed lake in Chavez Ravine, 1958. "From: Joe Alvine & Co., 1052 West 6th Street (MA 5-7519), Los Angeles 17, California; For: Don Anderson; For imediate release" -- typed on verso.; "Council hears public lake for Chavez Ravine proposal -- A public lake for Chavez Ravine if courts rule against the Los Angeles Dodgers' contract was proposed before the Los Angeles City Council today by Assemblyman Don Anderson, 45th district. Artist's sketch (above) was presented to Councilmen to show how area would look developed as a lake. Anderson expressed belief state would lend assistance to project, which he said would give people needed recreational facilities and help beautify downtown section." -- caption on verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3102
title: Condemned Chavez Ravine house gives way to bulldozer, 1959

description: C-R-U-N-C-H ! CONDEMNED CHAVEZ RAVINE HOUSE GIVES WAY TO BULLDOZER -- Another dwelling suffered similar fate. Two more were lifted from foundations for removal in preparation for building Dodger Stadium. Dated 9 May 1959.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4513
title: Roof garden atop Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 1934

description: Photograph. "Structure atop Midnight Mission becomes roof garden for homeless, with library and radio, and lounging chairs aplenty. Practically all the work involved was done by unemployed men lodged in the mission, which has quarters for 1100 persons." Dated 13 December 1934.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4516
title: Thanksgiving dinner at Sunshine Mission, Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph of Thanksgiving dinner at Sunshine Mission, Los Angeles, 24 November 1955. "Reverend Essie Binkley West serving turnkey to sisters, left to right, Georgie Johnson, 16; Donna Johnson, 14; Linda Johnson, 11 and Nova Johnson, 15. Reverend West is the founder of 'girls' Town Christian School Riverside'. Photo was made at Sunshine Mission for women and children, 2600 South Hoover" -- typed on verso. Sign on the wall in the background reads "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life." Published in the Examiner on 26 November 1955.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4517
title: First of 2000 Skid Rowers being fed turkey dinner, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph first of 2000 Skid Rowers being fed turkey dinner on Christmas, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles, 25 December 1955. Printed in the Examiner, 25 December 1955 & 18 December 1960.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4518
title: Christmas dinner at Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 1927

description: Photograph of Christmas dinner at Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 25 December 1927. Also dated 17 January 1931. "received Examiner reference library, Jan. 20, 1931" -- stamped on verso. Legible signs in the background read "Judge not and ye shall not be judged, forgive and ye shall be forgiven", "Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter", "West Coast Life Insurance Company, Mon. 26", "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son for the intent, that none that believe in him, should perish: but should have everlasting life", "Be not afraid, only believe, Mark 5:36; God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able"....; The Midnight Mission's founder, Tom Liddecoat is standing to the left of the woman in glasses.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4519
title: George Koines serves Robert Holland a turkey leg, Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph taken on Thanksgiving at the Union Rescue Mission, 226 South Main Street, 24 November 1955. "George Koines, head chef, serves Robert Holland, 57, with a turkey leg. An estimated 2400 will be fed by tonite. They are serving 1100 lbs. of turkey and 400 pies" -- typed on verso. Clippings from the Examiner attached to verso from 25 November 1955 & 9 January 1961.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4520
title: Christmas dinner at the Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 1931

description: Photograph of Christmas dinner at the Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 25 December 1931. "One relay of the 7000 hungry men given Christmas dinners yesterday at the Midnight Mission" -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, 26 December 1931.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4521
title: Old bearded man eating at Victoria Hall Mission, Los Angeles, 1924

description: Photograph of an old bearded man eating at Victoria Hall Mission, Spring Street, Los Angeles, 26 July 1924. "Reversed" -- handwritten on verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4522
title: Homeless men find haven at Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 1937

description: Photograph. "Homeless men find haven at Midnight Mission. With jails and welfare institutions full, these unfortunates sleep on the pews in the chapel" -- clipping attached to verso, dated 26 January 1937. "Received Examiner reference library Jan 27 1937" -- stamped on verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4523
title: Union Rescue Mission, Main Street, Los Angeles, 1940

description: Photograph of the exterior of Union Rescue Mission, 226 South Main Street, Los Angeles. "Marking its second expansion in a little more than a year, the Union Rescue Mission tomorrow will dedicate its new addition (the tall building, left) tomorrow. Originally the Mission occupied only the right half of the other building" -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 16 November 1940.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4524
title: Men eating hearty Xmas dinner, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles, 1960

description: Photograph of general shot of men eating hearty Christmas dinner, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles, 25 December 1960.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4525
title: Three men eating Christmas meal, Midnight Mission, Los Angeles, 1936

description: Photograph of three men eating a Christmas meal, Midnight Mission, Los Angeles. "At the Midnight Mission. 'All times I have enjoyed greatly, have suffered greatly' -- Tennyson" -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 26 December 1936.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4526
title: Union Mission Gospel Wagon, Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph of the Union Mission Gospel Wagon, Main Street, Los Angeles. "It's the gospel truth -- Union Rescue Mission President Hugh Murchison gets a helping hand from (front, from left) Undersheriff Pete Pitchess, City Attorney Roger Arnebergh and Councilman Earle Baker as he boards the Gospel Wagon for a tour of downtown streets. With the men sporting derbis and mustaches, the group yesterday publicized 67th anniversary of mission's founding" -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 3 June 1958. Signs on the wagon read "Jesus saves", "1891-1958, Union Rescue Mission, 67th anniversary gospel wagon", "226 So. Main St."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4527
title: Union Rescue Mission, Main Street, Los Angeles, 1939

description: Photograph of the exterior of Union Rescue Mission, 226 South Main Street, Los Angeles, where throngs of men and women crowd the sidewalk. "Received Examiner reference library Aug 9 1939", "Enlarged by Earl V. Lewis Co., L.A. & Hollywood" -- stamped on verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4528
title: Toys are passed out to children in front of the Sunshine Mission, Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph. "Yule joy abounds -- Santa (officer Al Lensmen), assisted by officer John Eden and policewoman Edna Disney, gladdens youngsters at the Sunshine Mission with toys made by women in City Jail. The happy scene was repeated by law folk yesterday at 10 other local welfare agencies." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 17 December 1958.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4515
title: Union Mission Gospel Wagon, Los Angeles, 1954

description: Photograph of the Union Mission Gospel Wagon, 7 June 1954. "Union Rescue Mission -- 63rd anniversary. In wagon, left to right, backs to camera: City Attorney Roger Arnebergh, LeRoy Taylor and Reverend Urbon Hall. Facing camera, left to right: Mayor Norris Poulson, Tim Daley, Harold Wilson, organist Mrs. Clint Goodwin and driver Henry Carmichael" -- typed on verso. The wagon is adorned with signs reading "1891-1954, Union Rescue Mission, 63rd anniversary gospel wagon", "226 So. Main St." Legible signs in the background read: "entrance, terminal auto prices, 25¢ one hour, 25¢ each add. hr., maximum 75", ..., "closes 6 P.M.", "Elec"... ', "Iron", "Money to" ..., "231, everything, 231", "231, unredeemed suits, 231", "Pernel[?] Mission headquarters", "On everything", "225, Square Deal Loan Office", "outliet, furniture, shoes, cloth[ilg.] in the basement", "Pernel[?] Mission Outlet Store in basement", "[...]. & children's [...]noes 25¢, [...]'s hats 25¢", "Money to loan", "danced [...] plenty", "Police, 258".; Clipping including article from Examiner of 1954 June 8 pasted to verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2794
title: Drawing of two dwelling units and a service wing to be erected at the Los Angeles Orphan's Home, 1954

description: Photograph of a drawing by Allan Edwards, 1954. Charles O. Matham, architect; Charles O. Matcham, A.I.A., architect; Roland Logan Russell, A.I.A., associate. "Bids will be returned on November 29th to clear the way for the start of construction on two dwelling units and a service wing to be erected for the widely known Los Angeles Orphan's Home Society. For 75 years the home has cared for orphaned and otherwise homeless children. The structures to be built now were designed by Charles O. Matcham, AIA, architect. The first units scheduled for erection are at the upper left of the photo. The service wing will be attached to the centrally located administration building and will house the kitchen, laundry and boiler room. The two buildings at the top and bottom of the photo on the extreme right will be future projects. The dormitory shown in the center foreground to the right of the administration building (center) is also scheduled for future replacement. The administration building will be extensively remodeled. Building to right at bottom of photo is an existing infirmary." -- typed on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography. Variously dated: 23 November 1955 & 7 January 1956. "Cut order no. 15146 ... by Lonsdale Real Estate" -- attached to verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2793
title: Three children eating jam at Los Angeles Orphan's Home, 1935

description: Photograph. "The Los Angeles Orphans' Home has declared open house for tomorrow, when it is hoped to replenish the home's pantry by public donation of foods.These three children, among the 95 unfortunate kiddies at the home, seem to be in their glory, having discovered where the jam is stored." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 14 October 1935.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2792
title: David, an orphan at the Los Angeles Orphans Home, 1940

description: Photograph. "David, one of the hundred children at the Los Angeles Orphans Home, where the annual 'Jam Shower' will be held today and tomorrow, demonstrates the proper bread and jelly technique." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 13 November 1940.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2791
title: Two little girls from the Los Angeles Orphanage Home, 1929

description: Photograph. "When'll tomorrow come? There's a reason for the smiles of anticipation on the faces of these two little girls from the Los Angeles Orphanage Home. They will attend the beach picnic tomorrow that the local Elks lodge is giving Los Angeles orphans." -- Examiner clippping attached to verso dated 16 August 1929.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2798
title: Children from the Los Angeles Orphan Asylum at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 1929

description: Photograph. "Keeping their 'sunny side up'  -- Grauman's Chinese Theatre played host to 200 youngsters from the Los Angeles Orphan Asylum at the matinee performance of 'Sunny Side Up'. -- typed on verso. "Received Examiner reference library , Nov 16 1929" -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2797
title: Boys with food-filled toy wagon, 1933

description: Photograph. "'Oh, boy -- do we eat!' And so much food was donated to Los Angeles Orphans' Home yesterday that Billy LaMay; 6, (left), and Billy Carpenter 3, offered their wagon to carry some of it." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 18 October 1933. The children carry boxes of Golden Crisp pretzels, Kellog's corn flakes, Bishop's peanut butter,  B&M's cooked beans, and other foodstuffs in their American Coaster wagon.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2796
title: Mayor Bowron hands taffy to Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society children, Los Angeles, 1951

description: Photograph. "Taffy from England  -- Mayor Bowron hands to Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society youngsters big three-foot stick of taffy. It was the gift of Blackpool's Lord Mayor. It was presented at firemen's party for children. A sticky good time was had by all." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 11 August 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2795
title: Children at the Los Angeles Orphan's Home Society being treated to Christmas candy, 1929

description: Photograph dated 20 December 1929. "In for a Sweet Time -- Children at the Los Angeles Orphan's Home Society being treated to Christmas candy donated by the Reid Murdoch Company and distributed by The Examiner with the aid of the Teenie Weenie Soldier and the Teenie Weenie Policeman." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 21 December 1929.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3176
title: Donna Lee stuffs the first 1,000 petition letters to rebuild the Los Angeles Orphanage, 1923

description: Photograph. "Target of a final mail appeal by the little girls of the Los Angeles Orphanage who are seeking funds to rebuild their ancient home will be more than 100,000 city residents fortunate enought to have homes of their own. Here little Donna Lee, 4, chosen for the honor by her playmates at the historic institution, stuffs the first 1,000 letters into the slot at the Metropolitan Station to launch the special appeal yesterday." -- typed note attached to verso, release date 23 February 1951. "From: Los Angeles Orphanage * MA 63216, B.N. Cossart" -- typed at head of note. "Robert Perkins [?], Photography, 6363 Selma Ave., Hollywood, Calif." -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3148
title: Los Angeles Orphanage children starting a three week vacation, Manhattan Beach, 1950

description: Photograph. "Shore leave -- Children from the Los Angeles Orphanage have a high time starting three-week vacation at the Volunteers of America beach camp, Manhattan Beach. Because they're orphans, the youngsters will be permitted to stay twice as long as the usual camping period alloted to visiting children. The tots range in are from 6 to 14 years." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 13 August 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3177
title: Two girls of the Los Angeles Orphanage watch Sister Elizabeth mix cake batter, 1951

description: Photograph. "Yum! yum! -- Lana, 7, and Millie, 8, just can't wait to go to work on that dish after Sister Elizabeth puts cake in oven. All this goodness and love must be moved out of tired old landmark at Sixth and Boyle and the 160 girls wait for L.A.'s 'big heart' to open for them." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 25 & 26 February 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3175
title: Orphan splashes bath water at a Sister as she gets ready to apply the wash cloth, 1951

description: Photograph. "Bath time -- Sherry, 4, laughingly splashes in bath at orphanage as Sister Serena gets ready to apply wash cloth. Tiny Hanka, on tiptoe, peeks over tub's rim to watch the proceedings." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso dated 26 February 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3178
title: College students from Mount Saint Mary's majoring in social welfare visit the Los Angeles Catholic Orphanage during a class session, 1955

description: Photograph. "Mount Saint Mary's College students inspect Los Angeles Orphanage -- Social welfare majors from Mount Saint Mary's College are shown visiting the Los Angeles Catholic Orphanage this week in East Los Angeles. The Mount students working with the children are (from left) Carol Paolozzi, Sheila Boundy, and Lucy Cohen. The little girls are (from left) Eleanor Sears, Yolanda Ramirez, and Irene Collins. In the background is Sister M. Joseph of the Daughters of Charity. Tours of inspection of social welfare agencies and institutions in the southland are part of the training Mount students receive in order to qualify as workers in the social welfare field." -- typed note attached to verso on Mount St. Mary's College Office of Public Relations letter head, dated 2 November 1955.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3174
title: Sister Mary Rose plays baseball with the orphans of the Los Angeles Orphanage, 1951

description: Photograph. "Going to bat -- Sister Mary Rose takes her cut at the ball during a play-period game at the Los Angeles Orphanage. The building housing this worthy institution has been declared unsafe, and $350,000 still is needed toward the cost of construction of a new one." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 18 March 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3173
title: Sister Henrietta of the Los Angeles Orphanage assists in writing letters home to childrens' parents, 1950

description: Photograph. "Easing the task -- Sister Henrietta of the Los Angeles Orphanage assists Mary Roden, center, and Jane Blair in writing letters home. Each child has parent temporarily unable to keep the youngster at home. Jane's mother is patient in tubercular sanitarium." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 4 December 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3171
title: Orphans from the Los Angeles Orphanage rehearse "Jingle Bells", 1951

description: Photograph. "Orphans led by Sister Serena rehearse 'Jingle Bells' for the Archbishop's annual party. Monsignor Raymond J. O'Flaherty listens encouragingly to children from Los Angeles Orphanage." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 16 December 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3172
title: Three little girls of the Los Angeles Orphanage play with colorful hair ribbons, 1953

description: Photograph. "Spring has meant colorful hair ribbons for 150 girls at Los Angeles Orphanage, sent by Mrs. Anna Hightower. Enjoying the new adornment are three 6-year-olds, left to right, Pinky, Yolanda and Elizabeth who wouldn't eat their evening meal until they got ribbons." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 13 April 1953.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3169
title: Two boy of the Los Angeles Orphange serenade two girls with horns as the girls plug their ears with their fingers, 1951

description: Photograph. "Party -- Some 375 boys and girls were entertained yesterday at the annual Orphans' party of Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce. Here Lance, 9 (left), and Gary, 8½, serenade Linda, 6 (left), and Connie, 6, with horns given them at the affair." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 21 December 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3170
title: At new Los Angeles Orphanage construction, the workers donated time for the orphans, 1951

description: Photograph. "Free time was donated by building trades workers yesterday in aiding the construction of new L.A. Orphanage home at Garvey. In group are (from left) Edgar Magruder Jr., mixing mortar; Bishop Joseph T. McGucken, Victor H. Rossetti and Patricia, 5, and Elizabeth, 5. Forty young children from orphanage visited site and were hosted by workmen at big lunch." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 16 December 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3168
title: Former Los Angeles Orphanage residents visit the orphanage which attempts to raise 750,000 for new structure, 1950

description: Photograph. "Former Los Angeles Orphanage residents Miss Jeanne Wheeler, center, and Mrs. Helen Smith, right, praise the orphanage food as 'as tasty in our day' during a visit to the institution in their campaign to unite former residents to aid the home's lagging building fund appeal. The Orphanage is seeking $750,000 to replace the present structure which is becomeing unsafe and must be abandoned. Orphanage children are Dolores Andre, left, and Sally Ann Gibson." -- typed note attached to verso, dated for release 13 December 1950. "John R. MacFaden -- TR 2355" -- typed at head of note. "Dec 18 1950" -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3167
title: Los Angeles Orphanage girls with Sister Monica in front of the County Supervisors as Orphanage Month is approved, 1950

description: Photograph. "A plea by five -- Five little girls of the Los Angeles Orphanage are shown with Sister Monica as they just stood and looked at the County Supervisors, who completely capitulated and endorsed 'Orphanage Month.' A fund drive to replace the aged home is now under way." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 9 August 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3166
title: Four little girls from the Los Angeles Orphanage look over the fun zone of the Nu-Pike, 1950

description: Photograph. "Orphans benefit -- Four little girls from the Los Angeles Orphanage look over the fun zone of the Nu-Pike at Long Beach which will be the site of the Greater Los Angeles Press Club Orphans' Benefit October 2-8. Money raised by the project will help build a new orphan's home. Tickets may be purchased in book form for $2.50 by writing to Press Club." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 26 September 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3165
title: Children of the Los Angeles Orphanage yesterday were guests at an ice cream and cake party

description: Photograph. "Orphans' party -- Children at Los Angeles Orphanage yesterday were guests at an ice cream and cake party held in their honor by the Los Angeles Sweetest Day Council. Superior Court Judge Georgia Bulluck (cutting cake), selected as the Sweetest Woman of the Year, and Mrs. Floyd Reed of women's division, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, were hostesses." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 19 October 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3164
title: Los Angeles Orphanage orphans play in a pile of taffy at the Nu-Pike, 1950

description: Photograph. "First celebrants at the Greater Los Angeles Press Club's week-long celebration at the Long Beach Nu-Pike opening today are these girls from the Los Angeles Orphanage. They wallow in taffy. Proceeds from fete go to orphanage building fund." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 2 October 1950.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3163
title: Orphans, along with two Sisters, ride the merry-go-round at Nu-Pike, 1951

description: Photograph. "Merry-go-rounding -- At Long Beach Nu-Pike are these orphanage youngsters with Sisters Frances and Henrietta of the institution. Orphanage building fund will benefit from Press Club's Charity Week which opens at the Nu-Pike tomorrow." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 1 October 1951.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.