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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of the grave site for Thornton Chase, first American convert to the Baha'i Faith, in Inglewood Cemetery. The tombstone lies at center and is viewed at an angle, close up. The large tombstone lies flat over the ground. Some small bouquets of flowers lie atop it and on the ground surrounding it. The inscription on the tombstone reads, "'THIS IS THE ILLUMINED RESTING PLACE OF THE HOLY SOUL THORNTON CHASE WHO IS SHINING IN THE HORIZON OF ETERNAL LIFE EVER LIKE A STAR.' ABDUL, BAHA 1847 1912." Beyond Chase's grave, tombstones and trees dot the cemetery grounds in the distance. Text from negative sleeve: 2148. Inglewood Cemetery, July 1946. Some photos taken by Frances Lucille Wells of Bahia's and graves. 4 films
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_2148_004 ark:/21198/zz002j2m09
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Cemeteries--American--California--Los Angeles Tombs & sepulchral monuments--California--Los Angeles People associated with religion Chase, Thornton, 1847-1912
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