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. Women pose in front of the Los Angeles County exhibit at the National Orange Show. In the center is May Betteridge, Queen of the Show. The display includes images of various sports, possibly made out of oranges, including baseball, snowshoeing, skating, and golf. Signs on the display read, "Los Angeles County The National Playground." There is a large, tasseled chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The two women kneeling in the front each hold an orange. In the background there are men visible, as well as Sunkist displays that run along the length of the wall. Text from negative sleeve: National Orange Show 1934 Text from newspaper caption: Orange Show Glitters in Winter Motif: Winter sports depicted in the outstanding Los Angeles County exhibit. The enthusiasts, left to right, are Misses Kathryn Delahunty, Pat Graham, May Betteridge, Irene Hatcher and Dorothy Story.
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image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_6979 ark:/21198/zz002cx987
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No linguistic content
Subject
Agricultural exhibits--California--San Bernardino Citrus fruit industry--California--San Bernardino Oranges--California--San Bernardino National Orange Show Hatcher, Irene Delahunty, Kathryn Graham, Pat Story, Dorothy Betteridge, May Isabelle, 1905-1984
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