Tag Archives: #Christmas

Christmas on the Radio — Lionel Barrymore in ‘A Christmas Carol’

Posted on December 22, 2013 by lmharnisch

Another staple of the radio era was a production of “A Christmas Carol” starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. From Christmas Eve, 1939, courtesy of Archive.org.

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Christmas in Los Angeles, 1913

Posted on December 13, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 13, 1913: Santa Claus visits the 400 students at Castelar Street School and “spoke six languages,” according to The Times. Several little girls who had never possessed dollies before in their short lives were the recipients of lovely ones, … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Los Angeles, 1912

Posted on December 26, 2012 by lmharnisch

Dec. 26, 1912: The Times makes the rounds of Christmas celebrations among the less fortunate and discovers that the emergency wards are full – but readers are assured that no women or girls are among the victims.

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The L.A. Daily Mirror Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Here are some recommendations for things that might please a Daily Mirror reader. The out of print books can usually be found on Bookfinder.com. “Spencer Tracy: A Biography,” by Daily Mirror contributor James Curtis. “Hollywoodland,” by Daily Mirror contributor Mary … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 25, 1966Los Angeles   Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Susan Swallow, 9, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Swallow of Lancaster, opens a Christmas present as her toy poodle, Brigette, keeps a close eye on what’s inside … Continue reading →

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Dec. 25, 1957

Posted on December 25, 2007 by lmharnisch
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Christmas past

Posted on December 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

Christmas in prison with Dalton Trumbo, 1950  

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Christmas past

Posted on December 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 5, 1966 Los Angeles Photograph by Judd Gunderson / Los Angeles Times   A nativity scene placed in the Plaza near Olvera Street. The Times said the Olvera Street merchants contributed donations to buy the hand-carved figures.

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Christmas past

Posted on December 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by the Los Angeles Times I neglected to get the date of this photo, which was apparently taken in the early 1960s. Here’s a previous post about the lawsuits over lighting a cross in the windows of City … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 26, 1914 Los Angeles Photograph by the Los Angeles Times  

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Christmas past

Posted on December 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 20, 1997 Jerusalem

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Christmas past

Posted on December 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

Here’s some fun: I’m combining Christmas past with the mystery photo. Update: We have a winner. Jack Hannah correctly guessed Santa as Dodger pitching coach Red Adams. Nice going! Photograph by Harry Chase / Los Angeles Times Who are Santa’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 16, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 10, 1972 Los Angeles Photograph by Fitgzerald Whitney / Los Angeles Times The Roger Wagner Chorale sings Christmas carols at the Music Center.

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Christmas past

Posted on December 15, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1975 Los Angeles Photograph by Art Rogers / Los Angeles Times A youngster held by Police Officer Bill Heim receives a present from Santa Claus as Officer Mike Peterson watches during a party at the Toland Way Children’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 13, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 18, 1964Los Angeles But what is this? Don’t tell me someone has turned this film into a play! Don’t tell me it’s at the Maverick Theater in Fullerton! Don’t tell me the poster looks like this:  

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Christmas past

Posted on December 12, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 25, 1966Los Angeles   Los Angeles Times file photo The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mokote, which won first place in a decorating contest at Deane Homes, Diamond Point, in Diamond Bar.

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Christmas past

Posted on December 11, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 21, 1943Sequoia National Forest   Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Marines from Camp Elliott in San Diego pose with some of the 3,000 Christmas trees they cut in Sequoia National Forest for use in hospitals, military camps and … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 10, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 10, 1972 Los Angeles   Photograph by William S. Murphy / Los Angeles Times Darryl Anness, 4, receives a gift from Santa Claus at the annual party held at the Hollywood Bowl for the Crippled Children’s Society. To the … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 9, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 21, 1944 Los Angeles   Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Huntington Park Postmaster George J. Nevin observes high school students hired to help deliver an unprecedented volume of Christmas mail. On a recent day, the Huntington Park post … Continue reading →

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Christmas past

Posted on December 8, 2007 by lmharnisch

Dec. 22, 1968 Los Angeles   Photograph by Boris Yaro / The Los Angeles Times Police Officer John Boddie of the Hollywood Division hands a doll to one of 250 youngsters who received Christmas presents after officers took up collection … Continue reading →

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