This collection includes approximately 40,000 photographs by commercial photographer Ralph Morris, who worked in the Los Angeles area from 1939-1981. His advertising and industrial clients included department stores, restaurants, the automobile and petroleum industries as well as business executives. Also included is the Luckhaus Studio collection of architecture, fashion, the movie industry, sports and street scenes, images which Morris obtained in 1939. Stablehands help youngsters off and on ponies at the Griffith Park pony ride. Adults behind the paddock area watch. A "Keep Out" signs are stenciled on the fence around the track. Posted signs read "Dogs must be kept on leash" and "Griffith Park pony ride, open daily except Monday, 1 round 15 cents, 3 rounds 25 cents, same rider, same pony".
Ponies--California--Los Angeles Horse sports--California--Los Angeles Horsemanship--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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