Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated September 11, 1935 reads, "Midst the perfume of flowers and incense and the chanting of priests, Edward L. Doheny was paid his final tribute today with all the colorful and impressive ceremonies of the Catholic church. This unusual photo shows the commitment service in the court of the mausoleum at Calvary cemetery. Reading the service in fornt of the casket is Bishop John J. Cantwell of Los Angeles. Relatives and friends are seated in the chairs. The commitment service followed impressive services in St. Vincent's, the church Doheny built."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Doheny, Edward L.--(Edward Laurence),--1856-1935--Death and burial Cantwell, John Joseph,--1874-1947 Catholic Church--Clergy Calvary Cemetery (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--East Los Angeles Bishops--United States Coffins--California--East Los Angeles Clergy--California--East Los Angeles Men--California--East Los Angeles Women--California--East Los Angeles Nuns--California--East Los Angeles Flower arrangements Carnations--California--East Los Angeles Spectators--California--East Los Angeles Cemeteries--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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