Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Lorenzo C. Close points to his handprint on the Elks Lodge and Milton R. Standish stands by him. Next to his handprint, it reads, "Our Exalted Ruler Extends the Hand of Welcome to all Visiting Elks." A sign hanging on the pillar reads, "Delegates Register Inside!" Standish wears a ribbon that reads, in part, "State Elks Association. Santa Monica, 1935." Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Elks Start Convention: Santa Monica Plays Host: Increase in Membership to More Than 45,000 in State Announced," 27 Sept. 1935: A1. Text from negative sleeve: 3058- Lorenzo C. Close, left, Milton R. Standish, right. Elks convention in Santa Monica. 11-30-35. [Stamped:] Dec 11 1935 Text from newspaper caption: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Opens State Convention in Santa Monica: Lorenzo C. Close, host Exalted Ruler, is shown here pointing to the imprint of his hand on lodge pillar which stands as greeting to all delegates. With him is State President Standish [Los Angeles Times, 27 Sept. 1935: 20] Handwritten on negative: Milton R. Standish. Lorenzo C. Close.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10847 ark:/21198/zz002h9zg3
Subject
Fraternal lodges--California--Santa Monica Fraternal organizations--California--Santa Monica Standish, Milton R., 1891-1954 Elks (Fraternal order) Close, Lorenzo C., 1893-1947
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