Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. June Mayo with a collection of cacti at an exhibit of arts and crafts and hobbies. A sign attached to one of the cacti reads, "Cactus Growers Sponsored by The Los Angeles Playground Department. Charter Member Manchester Group." The cacti are also labeled, including Kalanchoe thyrsiflo... Cephalock hoppen...Xccocinea Text from negative sleeve: 1756- June Mayo. Echo Park Playground. 8/16/35. [Stamped:] Aug 27 1935 Handwritten on negative: June Mayo- 8/16/35 Text from newspaper caption: Recreation Center Exhibits to Show Skill of Young Workers in Arts and Crafts as Well as Some of Their Hobbies: Arts and crafts, flowers and other exhibits are to be displayed at many playgrounds. A collection of rare cacti belonging to the Manchester Cactus Growers' Club is shown here by June Mayo [Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 1935: A1]
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10143 ark:/21198/zz002ddx6k
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Cactus--California--Los Angeles Exhibitions--California--Los Angeles Mayo, June
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