Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. New Chamber of Commerce President J.L. Van Norman (left) shakes hands with economist Dr. Thomas Nixon Carver and retiring Chamber President James L. Beebe stands center at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce’s 49th annual banquet in the Ambassador Hotel’s fiesta room. Over 1,000 business, civic and social leaders attended the banquet which is held every year on George Washington’s birthday. The event celebrates the achievements of the Chamber of Commerce over the past year and lays out programs for the coming year. Text from original nitrate sleeve: Chamber of Commerce - LA 49th Annual Banquet; 2-22-40; Beebe, James L.; Van Norman, J.L.; carver, Thos. Nixon - Dr.; Haas, Walter; Mullendore, W.C. Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: L-R J.L. Van NormanJames L. BeebeDr. Thomas Nixon Carver
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Chambers of commerce--California--Los Angeles Government Lifestyle Banquets--California--Los Angeles Shaking hands--California--Los Angeles Events Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Economists--California--Los Angeles Carver, Thomas Nixon, 1865-1961 Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Van Norman, J.L Ambassador Hotel Beebe, James L
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