Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. View of Joseph Mesmer, left, standing in suit and bowtie, left arm resting on stack of books, Henry B.R. Briggs, right, standing in suit and tie, holding a knife. Joseph Mesmer was a member of the historical society Pioneers of Los Angeles. Henry B. R. Briggs was the Postmaster of Los Angeles from February 1, 1934 to his death (from pneumonia) on September 28, 1936. Prior to that, he was the publisher and editor of the Los Angeles Record. Text from negative sleeve: 2123, LA Postmaster, Henry B.R. Briggs, Joseph Mesmer, LA Historical Society, pioneer civic leader, [stamped:] Sep 18 1935 Handwritten on negative: Henry B.R. Briggs, Joseph Mesmer
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uclamss_1429_8533 ark:/21198/zz002dgf35
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People Postmasters--California--Los Angeles Historical Society of Southern California and of the Pioneers of Los Angeles County Mesmer, Joseph, 1855-1947 Briggs, Henry B. R., 1881-1936
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