Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Off-center to the right, Lieutenant Virginia White sits among several children during the Salvation Army's Christmas party at Polytechnic High School. Lieutenant White is dressed in all black and looks to the right of the camera. A young girl sits on her lap. Behind and to either side of her, 2 boys stand. The boy at left holds a toy airplane. Two more boys stand to either side of Virginia White's lap. Another girl stands at far left and holds a doll. Two boys sit on the ground in front of everyone. The children all hold small gift boxes. Folding chairs rest or hang from the wall at left. Related to the article, "Santa Pays Return Call; Two Thousand Children Get Delayed Treats Through Salvation Army," Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 1935: A3 Handwritten on negative: Salvation Army Christmas Part at Poly Highs Aud. Lieutenant Virginia White Dec/27/35 Handwritten text from negative sleeve: 4179-- [stamped:] DEC 31 1935 [end stamped] Lieutenant Virginia White Salvation Army Christmas Party Dec/27/35.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_13215 ark:/21198/zz002hncct
Subject
Children--California--Los Angeles Christmas presents Charity--California--Los Angeles Christmas Parties--California--Los Angeles White, Virginia Salvation Army
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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