Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Orange King Holds Sway: Governor Opens Annual Show: Many-Hued Exhibits Glisten Amid Snowy Setting in Winter Palace: Los Angeles' Huge Futuristic Tower Holds Attention; Horses in Preview," 16 Feb. 1934: A1. May Betteridge appears in Los Angeles Times reportage from 1929 to 1934 and again in 1949-1950. She was known for her "little-theater" work by 1928 and was the National Orange Show Queen in 1934. Lois Burr and Pat Graham hold the top of a giant orange in which May Betteridge, Queen of the National Orange Show, sits. Ms. Betteridge holds a basket of oranges. The top of the orange is lined inside with a metallic material. The Sunkist display is visible in the background. Ms. Betteridge emerged from the giant orange during her coronation as Queen of the show. Text from negative sleeve: National Orange Show 1934 Text from newspaper caption: Orange Show Glitters in Winter Motif: Misses Lois Burr, May Betteridge and Pat Graham and "the" orange of the show [Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 1934: A3]
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_6969 ark:/21198/zz002cx8xk
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Subject
Agricultural exhibits--California--San Bernardino Citrus fruit industry--California--San Bernardino Oranges--California--San Bernardino National Orange Show Graham, Pat Betteridge, May Isabelle, 1905-1984 Burr, Lois
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