Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the article, "Councilmen Hear Olvera Street Gratitude," Los Angeles Times, 17 July 1935: A3. Burns stands between two young women holding the Mexican flag made out of flowers. Two boys and two girls of different ages hold hands in front of them. Gratitude was expressed to Councilman Robert Burns from representatives of the Mexican centric Olvera Street in the form of laughter, songs and speeches. Handwritten on negative: L2R in Rear Lucy Vasquez Robt L. Burns Clara Bermudz 7-16-35 Text from negative sleeve: 1243- Lucy Vasquez Robt L. Burns Clara Bermudz Olivera St. 7-16-35 [stamped:] Jul 22 1935 Text from newspaper caption: Happy over the saving of Olvera street as a historical spot, Mexican residents yesterday called on the City Council to express thanks. A blanket of flowers was presented to Council President Burns, center, by Lucy Vaquez, left, Clara Bermudez, right, and a group of children.
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_7588 ark:/21198/zz002df9h0
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No linguistic content
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Municipal officials--California--Los Angeles Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Children--California--Los Angeles Sombreros Burns, Robert Louis, 1876-1955 Vasquez, Lucy Bermudez, Clara
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