Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The Los Angeles Realty Board announced after thirty-two years they will finally allow women members. Mrs. E. G. Peterson broker of 5157 Hollywood Boulevard was the first to join. Walter H. Smith is the chairman of the committee for admitting women. Mrs. Peterson hands Mr. Smith a document. Photograph appears with the article, "Realty Board Abandons Ban on Women Members," Los Angeles Times, 08 Nov 1935: 9. Text from newspaper caption: Mrs. E. G. Peterson, becoming first woman member of Los Angeles Realty Board in its thirty-two years of existence, accepts membership scroll from Walter H. Smith, board committee chairman. Text from negative sleeve: 2712 - L t R Mrs E. G. Peterson Walter H. Smith 11-7-35 Woman admitted to Real Estate Board [stamped:] Nov 11 1935 Handwritten on negative: LtR - Mrs. E.G. Peterson Walter H. Smith 11-7-35
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uclamss_1429_9236 ark:/21198/zz002dh8bt
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Business people--American--California--Los Angeles Peterson, E. G., (Mrs.) Smith, Walter H Los Angeles Realty Board
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