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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph, from left to right, of Bessie Velzy, Glen Velzy, Frances West, Minnie West and Elizabeth West standing on the shore in San Pedro and gazing out over the water. The group mostly stands at center with Elizabeth standing at right. All but Glen Velzy look out towards the water to the right; he looks down towards Frances West. Minnie West, Frances West, Glen Velzy and Bessie West stand in a row at center that extends back and to the left. Frances stands mostly hidden between Minnie and Glen. Elizabeth stands in front of the group at right. They stand on a shore lined by a rock barrier that passes in front of them. It stretches across the image at an upward angle from the lower right corner towards the left and behind the group. Deadman's Island sits out in the water behind and to the left of Bessie. Water spans the entire image. Text from negative sleeve: 1206. San Pedro, California, about 1910. The breakwater and Point Firmin [sic]. 1. We go down to watch the Catalina boat leaving San Pedro. Couple sailing boats leaving the harbor. 2. 3. Two pictures of our group. L to R: Bessie Velzy. Glen Velzy. Frances West. Mrs George M. West. Elizabeth West. Dead Man's Island shows in these 2 films. 4. Close up of group. L to R: Mrs George M. West with back to camera. Bess Velzy, Glen Velzy, Elizabeth & Frances West. 4 films
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_1206_003 ark:/21198/zz002hsm5w
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Capes (Coasts)--California Islands--California Siemsen, Elizabeth West, 1903-1966 Velzy, Bessie Grace McGee, b. 1883 or 84-1918 Wells, Frances Lucille West, b. 1906 Velzy, Glen Roy, 1884-1951 West, Wilhelmina Lemberger, 1844-1927
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