Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. A parade float from the Womens Social Welfare Department (possibly of Los Angeles City, but more likely a unit within the Salvation Army; unconfirmed) cruises along the street, with nurses and toddlers seated inside. In the background, some city buildings are seen, and notably the foundations of a new building. Spectators and pedestrians are also seen. A car is parked across the road. Salvation Army General Evangeline Booth and her Army membership were in Los Angeles for a Salvation Army parade, and met in congress to discuss their World for God campaign in which they hoped to add a million more members. Mayor Frank Shaw and many Los Angeles citizens welcomed them to the city. Related to article, "Booth Army Has Parade: General Lauded by Mayor," Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 1935 Handwritten on negative: Salvation Army Parade, 10-26-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2617-- Salvation Army Parade, General Booth, Mayor Shaw, 10-26-35, [stamped:] OCT 26 1935
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9122 ark:/21198/zz002dh4dx
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No linguistic content
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Floats (Parades)--California--Los Angeles Social welfare Nurses--American--California--Los Angeles Social workers--California--Los Angeles Parades & processions--California--Los Angeles Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles City Hall (Los Angeles, Calif.) Salvation Army
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