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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Description
Title supplied by cataloger. Shimon Erem was born in Kanus, Lithuania in 1922 and immigrated to Palestine with his parents when he was three years old. He joined the Jewish Brigade of the British Army during World War II, and in 1948 helped organize the first Officer’s School in Israel. He came to Los Angeles in 1970, following his marriage to Danielle Nelson, a Los Angeles resident. He devoted much of his time and energy as a volunteer advocate for Israel and the Jewish community. From left to right, Shimon Erem, Danielle Erem, Vicki Kennedy, and Senator Ted Kennedy in Washington D.C.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :color ;13 x 18 cm. Photographic prints
Kennedy, Edward M.--(Edward Moore),--1932-2009 Legislators--Massachusetts Couples--Washington (D.C.) Interiors--Washington (D.C.) Washington (D.C.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Group portraits Portrait photographs Shades of L.A. Jewish photographs Shades of L.A. Israeli American photographs
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