Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. At center, Nettie (Ma) Roten stands at center in her kitchen as she prepares the Thanksgiving turkey. She faces towards camera, but casts her gaze down towards the raw turkey that sits on a small preparation table in front of her. Her kitchen occupies the background; from left to right, are: a corner sink and windows, a spice rack and the range (partial view). This photograph appears in a small photo spread titled, "Typical Thanksgiving Scene in Average American Home," Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 1938: 18 This photograph appears with the article, "TURKEY FEAST PREPARATION KEEPS WHOLE FAMILY BUSY," Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 1938: 18 Text from newspaper caption: Mrs. Avery D. (Ma) Roten prepares the turkey which within a few hours will grace the table at their home. [Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 1938: 18] Handwritten text from negative sleeve: 15091 (Thanksgiving) [1938?]
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11811 ark:/21198/zz002h8nfs
Subject
Kitchens--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Cooks--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Cookery--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Turkeys--California Thanksgiving Day Roten, Lydia Nettie Johnson, 1899-1986
Source
OpenUCLA Collections Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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