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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Voices — Christine Collins, July 5, 1927

Posted on December 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words.

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Update: Bachelor farmer leaves fortune to waitress, 1982

Posted on December 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times’ obituary on Dolores Moran, Feb. 8, 1982.

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Bachelor farmer leaves fortune to waitress, Dodger official trades son to Royals, December 18, 1968

Posted on December 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s the Los Angeles Times in its glory days: Chuck Hillinger on the cover and a Jim Murray column in sports. And it’s a perfect Hillinger story: A recluse farmer leaves most of his fortune to a former actress whom … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, July 1, 1927

Posted on December 18, 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       Los Angeles, Calif.July 1, 1927 Warden Court Smith Dear Sir: I … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, October 2, 1925

Posted on December 17, 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   Los Angeles, Calif.  Oct. 2, 1925        Mr. Thomas M. Gannon  … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Fashion Guild

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Daily Mirror is the journey of my discoveries in history and I hope they interest everyone else as much they interest me. Here’s something fun I stumbled across recently: The Vintage Fashion Guild. The organization’s website says: The Vintage … Continue reading →

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More blacks enroll in college, Colts win over Rams, December 16, 1968

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

U.S. Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford tells the North and South Vietnamese to stop squabbling over seating arrangements at the Paris peace talks. Above, a video on the Black Student Union at the University of Washington. The Times sends education … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, September 13, 1925

Posted on December 16, 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 Los Angeles, Calif.Sept. 13, 1925 Mr. Gannon,No. 1 Sansome St.San Francisco, Calif. Dear Sir, … Continue reading →

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Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times Bullock’s Wilshire, at Wilshire and Westmoreland, opened in 1929 and closed in 1993. It is now the library of Southwestern University School of Law. Above, the lavish interior of Bullock’s Wilshire in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Rachmaninoff in Los Angeles

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an autographed program from Rachmaninoff’s 1933 concert at the Philharmonic Auditorium on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $671.40. According to The Times review, Rachmaninoff played six encores, including works by Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov as well as … Continue reading →

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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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