Shades of L.A. is an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Made possible and accessible through the generous support of the Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council for the Humanities, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
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Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 93 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996. Anita Noble’s father was one of the first Filipinos to arrive in Los Angeles in the 1920s. Her mother was half Chinese. Her family line consisted of Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, Irish, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Native American, and German heritages. Her family was featured in the book, Shades of L.A. (1996). Anita was born in 1939 in Los Angeles. Starting at age 5, she played piano in duet with her brother, Vicente Noble Jr., on violin. They toured in concert and played on the radio for 10 years. She later co-starred in nine episodes of the TV series, “How the West Was Won,” and starred in the movie, “Murder in MacArthur Park.” Anita was a member of Filipino Christian Church. Vicente Noble, Jr. Ph.D, is pictured with his wife, Marie Marineau Noble, at his graduation from Cal. State L.A., where he earned his M.A. in Music.
California State University, Los Angeles College graduates--California--Los Angeles University Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs
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