Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This photograph may be associated with the article, “CITY OR DESERT, GOLD IS WHERE YOU FIND IT,” Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 1938: A2. Photograph of Antonio Chacon holding a small vial. In front of him there are two buckets, and behind him is the Los Angeles River. He is searching for gold. Handwritten on negative: Antonio Chacon 12-11-38. Text from negative sleeve: 15168—Antonio Chacon, L.A. River, Gold Digger, H-13 + H-15, Dec 11 1938, [Stamped:] DEC 15 1938.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11875 ark:/21198/zz002h8qnv
Subject
Gold mining--California--Los Angeles Gold miners--California--Los Angeles Rivers--California--Los Angeles Pails Chacon, Antonio, 1878-1956
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