Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Three-year-old Arthur Wellbaum poses in his Spanish dance costume, one arm raised, the other hand on his hip. Text from negative sleeve: 3113- Arthur Wellbaum of San Gabriel. Smallest pupil of Raoul Ramirez. 12-4-35. [Stamped:] Dec 11 1935 Text from newspaper caption: Dancing Boy: Although but 3 years of age, Arthur Wellbaum of San Gabriel is well on the way towards becoming an accomplished Spanish dancer. The Raoul de Ramirez pupil is 26 inches tall and weighs 36 pounds [Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 1935: 10] Handwritten on negative: Arthur Wellbaum
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10931 ark:/21198/zz002hb2cf
Subject
Dancers--American--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Wellbaum, Arthur, b. 1931 or 32
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