Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott presents a fire prevention award to students of Sacred Heart High School. Scott is seated at his desk in his office, flanked by the 6 girls in their school uniforms, standing. Scott points the award as he hands it to Sara Perry. The trophy is inscribed "Citizens Fire Prevention [...] Trophy, Awarded to Sacred Heart High School [...]. Ralph James Scott was fire chief from 1919 to 1940. Related to the article, "Fire Prevention Trophy Given to Girls' School," Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 1935: A1. Text from newspaper caption: Chief Scott Presents Plaque to Girl Students: Fire Chief Scott is pictured here awarding a trophy to girls of Sacred Heart Academy for meritorious services during Fire Prevention Week. Left to right: Rosario de la Torre, Esperanza Cervantes, Sara Perry, Chief Scott, Irene Brabacky, Ellen Grealy and Mary Gale Redmond. They will hold the trophy until next year's competition." Text from negative sleeve: 2919. Rosario De La Torre. Esperanza Cervantes, Sara Perry, Chief Scott, Irene Brabecky [sic], Ellen Grealy, Mary Gale Redmond. Girls from Sacred Heart. 11/18/35. [Stamped:] Nov 22 1935.
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10686 ark:/21198/zz002h9rxx
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Students--American--California--Los Angeles Awards Fire prevention--California--Los Angeles Scott, R. J. (Ralph James), 1884-1958 Sacred Heart High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) De La Torre, Rosario Grealy, Ellen Perry, Sara Brabacky, Irene Redmond, Mary Gale Cervantes, Esperanza
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