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.; Photograph included in the exhibit: "Signs of Life : Los Angeles is the City of Neon." Exterior night view of a lighted Pep Boys store at an unidentified location, showing the faces of Manny, Moe and Jack on the sign. A neon sign is mounted on the roof.
Pep Boys (Firm) Stores & shops--California--Los Angeles Automobile supplies industry--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Neon signs--California--Los Angeles Night photographs
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