This collection includes approximately 40,000 photographs by commercial photographer Ralph Morris, who worked in the Los Angeles area from 1939-1981. His advertising and industrial clients included department stores, restaurants, the automobile and petroleum industries as well as business executives. Also included is the Luckhaus Studio collection of architecture, fashion, the movie industry, sports and street scenes, images which Morris obtained in 1939. A program sponsored by Pacific Coast Showmen's Association to sell savings bonds and war tax stamps was held at the Defense House, in Pershing Square. Shown are some of the entertainers, from left to right: Chevronette Mary Lou Gleason; Bozo, the magical clown; Mabel (the elephant); Cheerful Gardner; and "Mustache Jones." Photo dated: January 1, 1942.
Pacific Coast Showmen's Association Savings bonds--California--Los Angeles War tax stamps--California--Los Angeles Pershing Square (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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