This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 26, 1955 reads "Col. Richard F. Lynch, left, Los Angeles director of civil defense, invites Hawaiian entertainers Princess Luana and Johnny Ukulele to perform at first 30-a-month awards banquet which will honor outstanding civil defense workers tonight at City Hall. Estimated 200 Valley volunteers have been invited."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Lynch, Richard F.,--1914-2006 Johnny Ukulele Princess Luana,--1999 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Office of Civil Defense--Officials and employees Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Entertainers--California--Los Angeles Actresses--United States Leis--California--Los Angeles Ukulele--California--Los Angeles Hats--California--Los Angeles Costumes Blinds Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.