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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph, from left to right, of Elizabeth West, Frances West, an unidentified girl, Irene Schmitz and Chester Schmitz gathered in a semi-circle and gazing at a pet monkey. A slim tree trunk rises in the near distance at center. In front of the tree, a small monkey walks across the ground toward Frances West; it is tethered to the tree by a long, narrow chain. The unknown girl at center stands, bent over, to the right of the tree. She faces left, towards the monkey, as she holds onto its chain. The Schmitz and West children stand on either side of her and look on. Elizabeth and Frances West stand to the left of the tree. Elizabeth leans forward towards the monkey and Frances appears to reach a hand out towards the animal. Irene and Chester Schmitz stand to the right of the girl. Chester stands slightly in front of Irene and Irene is slightly in front of the girl. Both Schmitz children face towards the left and look down at the monkey. The group stands in a clearing that stretches across the foreground. Behind them, trees extend into the distance. Text from negative sleeve: 1161. San Diego County tour about 1915. Big Oak grove between Warner and Murietta. 1. L to R: Frances West. Elizabeth West. Mrs A.B.Schmitz. Mary A West. Irene Schmitz. Chester Schmitz. 2. A pet monkey is chained to a tree. Some girl has it in her arms. Irene Schmitz at right looking at camera. 3. 4. Playing with the pet monkey. L to R: Frances West. Elizabeth West. Unknown girl. Irene Schmitz. Chester Schmitz. 4 films
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_1161_003 ark:/21198/zz002hsgwt
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Monkeys--California Camping--California--Warner Springs Siemsen, Elizabeth West, 1903-1966 Wells, Frances Lucille West, b. 1906 Schmitz, Irene, b. 1908 Schmitz, Chester Smith, 1910-1977
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