Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Men enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. The Mission served thousands of men at this annual celebration of the holiday. In 1935 the Midnight Mission kitchen was located at the headquarters at 4th St. and Los Angeles St. Handwritten on negative: Thanksgiving Mid Nite mission 11-25-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2987. John Carney. Thanksgiving at mid nite [sic] mission. Thanksgiving 11-25-35. [Stamped:] Nov 28 1935. Text from newspaper caption: Long lines of needy men find a cheerful welcome and plenty to eat at the Midnight Mission [Photo standalone: "Thanksgiving Day Brings Happiness and Turkey to Thousands in Southland," Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 1935].
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10298 ark:/21198/zz002hb7mg
Subject
Food relief--California--Los Angeles Thanksgiving Day--California--Los Angeles Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles Midnight Mission (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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