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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. According to the negative sleeve, the photographs in this group were taken in 1931. Key features of these images were nonexistent in 1931. Penguins were not exhibited at the San Diego Zoo until 1933. Alpha the Robot did not appear in the states until late 1934 and was a special attraction in San Diego during the California Pacific International Exposition (1935-1936). Based on this, it is most likely that the images were taken about 1935 during the exposition. Photograph of several penguins standing on the perimeter of the mirror pool in their enclosure at the San Diego Zoo. The large mirror pool juts into the image from the left and occupies the lower left third of the image. The short side of the pool extends at an upward angle from the lower right towards the left. Penguins and a couple cranes stand on the long side of the pool's edge that stretches across the image, parallel to the image's lower edge. To the right, visitors stand with their backs to the camera as they peer into another exhibit. A food stand stands in the distance at center. Trees line the background. Text from negative sleeve: 1165. San Diego trip 1931. 1. The Fair Grounds. We were with Al Siemsen and Elizabeth. Hebard was along too. 1. Two views of the penguins at the fair. 2. Picture of the Robot walking around. 3 films.
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_1165_003 ark:/21198/zz002hsh4x
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Reflecting pools Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Penguins--California California Pacific International Exposition (1935-1936 : San Diego, Calif.) San Diego Zoo
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