Monthly Archives: September 2008

LA history–Little Tokyo

Posted on September 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, as published in The Times, Sept. 2, 1938, and below, via Google maps’ street view.

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Reporter: Ed Guthman, August 22, 1965

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Aug. 22, 1965–The late Ed Guthman writes in the aftermath of the Watts Riots: "We have all seen enough to know we must make it possible for whites and Negroes to live in a large city in peace and human … Continue reading →

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo OK, who are they? Of course, it’s Mickey Rooney on the left. His boxing partner is Art Aragon, as guessed by Kip Brown (who thought it might have been Mickey Knox), Howard Decker, Michael … Continue reading →

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Portrait of the American stage in black and white

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

On Aug. 20, 1938, The Times noted the passing of Thomas K. Heath, who was once one of vaudeville's biggest stars. A little research showed that he and his partner Jim McIntyre performed in blackface for many years after they … Continue reading →

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Dodger quiz, 1958

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer Quiz time: Who was the Dodgers’ most valuable player of 1958? You could make a case for several players. Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal tied for the team lead in home runs with 22.  Duke … Continue reading →

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