Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189 Padilla Studios Send requests to address or e-mail given. Phone (213) 821-2366; fax (213) 740-2343. USC Libraries Special Collections specol@usc.edu
Description
Photograph of a room in the north west corner of the second floor of Doheny Memorial Library, 1932, by Julius L. Padilla. This room was later used as the periodicals reading room, the Intellectual Commons, and for other functions. Padilla was a commercial photographer in Los Angeles operating under the name Padilla Studios. Estelle Doheny commissioned him to take this and other "portraits" of the interior and exterior of Doheny Library prior to the official occupation of the building.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
