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 caption dated August 16, 1958 reads, "Parky, kangaroo of Los Angeles City Parks, meets first place winning turtle among unusual pet entries as owner, Adrienne Hirshfield, 9, of 6658 St. Clair Ave., North Hollywood, proudly holds pet. Parky is being introduced by Jerry Wanek of Los Angeles City Park Department."
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Recreation and Parks--Officials and employees Captive kangaroos--California--Los Angeles Kangaroos--California--Los Angeles Contests--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Victory-Vanowen Playground (North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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.
