Monthly Archives: December 2008

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Another Irene Lentz item from Bullocks Wilshire has been listed on EBay. It’s priced at $350 under Buy It Now.            

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s what appears to be a needlepoint purse, made in Austria for J.W. Robinson and listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99. 

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UCLA student stars in Egyptian films, Rams win over Packers, December 15, 1958

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, The Times’ Philip K. Scheuer interviews Egyptian film star Lobna Abdel Aziz, who attended UCLA in 1954 as an exchange student. She says she appeared in two plays while attending classes in Los Angeles. The Rams ended their season … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, December 29, 1923

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives, thanks to researcher Chris Garmire. Los Angeles, Calif. Dec. 29th, 1923 Mr. A.H. Wright … Continue reading →

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December 14, 1908: Mahler’s farewell concert with the New York Philharmonic

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

I stumbled across–guess what–a daily history blog at the New York Times, headed by William S. Niederkorn. Here’s the New York Times’ review of “Mr. Mahler’s Last Concert.” But wait, what’s this? Overemphasis of the brass? (gasp) … Untunefulness in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — James Cagney’s Auburn

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

A bit of movie history has been listed on EBay: The Auburn 12 cabriolet driven by James Cagney in "Mayor of Hell." The seller says Cagney used this as his personal car. It’s listed under Buy It Now for $375,000.  … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Isn’t this dress something? It’s from J.W. Robinson of Los Angeles and is listed on EBay with a starting bid of $10 (there is a reserve). 

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

“Women are rarely bald, a condition largely due to wearing thin airy hats. Indians who have never worn a hat never suffer from baldness.” –A. Victor Segno, “How to Live 100 Years,” Los Angeles, 1903

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Christine Collins of ‘Changeling’ in her own words

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Thanks to Chris Garmire at the California State Archives, the Daily Mirror is going to be posting the letters of Christine Collins, written to authorities in an attempt to get her husband freed from prison. Look for them starting Monday.  … Continue reading →

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U.S. indicts George Burns, Jack Benny, December 14, 1938

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

A jacket (sorry it’s a small) has been listed on EBay, bidding starts at $14.99.

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Black students riot at high school, Laker peace conference, December 13, 1968

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Actress Tallulah Bankhead dies at the age of 65 … or 67. Nothing new about a coach clashing with his star player. Nothing new for such controversies to involve the Lakers. But this wasn’t Phil against Shaq or Kobe. It … Continue reading →

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December 13, 1953: Father charged with leaving son, 4, in car parked on skid row

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

This is one of those haunting stories from The Times. I wonder what happened to Kenny Ross and whether he ever became a writer.

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Food lessons from the Great Depression

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times CHILD OF THE ’30s: Pat Box grew up in a large family in Boyle Heights. No one went hungry, but it took ingenuity. Food lessons from the Great Depression Today, learning how … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

A pair of pumps from Bullock’s Wilshire (including the 1950 price tag) has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $17.99.

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Found on EBay — forgotten bestseller

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tom Chamales’ "Never So Few," which The Times’ Robert Kirsch called, "Easily one of the best novels to come out of World War II," has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.95.

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Vandals paint swastika on Hollywood synagogue, December 12, 1938

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Vandals paint a swastika on Temple Beth El, 1508 N. Wilton. Nazi police censor sermons of Vienna’s Catholic priests. The former temple photographed by Nathan Marsak, who wrote a wonderful post on the 1947 project. Today’s edition of The Times … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bob Potwin / Los Angeles Times I suspect that regular Daily Mirror readers will guess him right away. Update: Gardner McKay in 1962 with his dog, named Pussycat. Photograph by George R. Fry Los Angeles Times Please congratulate … Continue reading →

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Voices — Bettie Page, 1923 – 2008

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

    A Golden Age for a Pinup Bettie Page — Nurse Bettie, Jungle Bettie — soldiered in the sexual revolution. At 82, she finds her image earns a respectable living. March 11, 2006 By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Talk about a period piece. Here’s a boy’s sweater from Bullock’s Wilshire listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99. 

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