This series of images documents part of an excursion to Alaska by ship and rail, traveling along the west coast; possibly includes two photographs from the Pacific Northwest. The monochromatic photographs are all undated and unsigned.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce in an exhibition of Mexican (Aztec) archaeological artifacts, likely at the Museum at Teotihuacán near Mexico City. Part of a series of images from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce trip to Mexico City....
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Wallenstein, Alfred, 1898-1983; Wallenstein, Virginia
Cellist and conductor Wallenstein, and his wife, pianist Virginia Wallenstein, with their dog, leaning against a gate in front of their home. A Pontiac "Woodie" station wagon is in the background. Monochromatic image printed on card-stock. ...
Photograph of a woman wearing a striped suit, seated at a piano. Monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "Saved by personal delivery, 2 [cents] by Mrs. Bartlett, Yours on the Board from "3-5", [M?]. Embossed and printed on the image is the...
Grunn, Homer, 1880-1944; Kopp, Rudolph George, 1887-1971; Seiling, Oskar
String quintet, seated in front of music stands. Signatures below the performers identify Oskar Seiling, first violinist; Axel Simonson, cellist; pianist Homer Grunn; Rudolph Kopp, violist; Louis Rovinsky, second violinist. All in formal attire,...
Photographic publicity postcard of British bass soloist and Oratorio performer, Watkin Mills, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed "Yours Sincerely R Watkisn Mills, Xmas 1910". Handwritten note on verso is...
Publicity postcard with portrait of British Bass singer Mills, seated. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "With very good wishes, your Sincerely, R. Watkin Mills, Xmas 1909". Divided back; no writing on verso.
Publicity postcard with portrait of British Bass singer Mills. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy image. Inscribed faintly on the photograph: "To Miss Bessie Bartlett with kindest regards, 6/9/09, Sincerely yours, R. Watkin Mills". No...
Jacobs-Bond, Carrie, 1862-1946; Bessie Herbert Frankel, 1884-1959
Black and white portrait of American sentimental song composer Jacobs-Bond Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscription reads: Sincerely, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, 1931
Portrait of man wearing suit, tie, watch fob, with handle-bar moustache. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glued to cardboard backing. Inscription in Italian, to "Signorini Bettison Bartlett" , dated 1909. Photographer's name and logo cut or...
Head shot of man wearing suit jacket, tie, glasses. Monochromatic. Inscription on photograph reads "To my dear friends Bessie and Cecil, very affectionately [?], Hollywood, April 1942"
Photograph of Welsh pianist, composer and satirist Templeton, seated in front of concert grand piano, wearing tuxedo with white tie, boutonniere. Monochromatic, glossy print. Inscribed on the back of the photograph: "Sincerely yours, Alec...
Profile of Russian-born Romantic composer Gretchaninoff, in suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the paper backing and frame of the photograph: "To a great friend of music Mrs. Cecil Frankel sincerely A. Gretchaninoff...
Photograph of Sessions, attached to carboard frame. The wearing suit with detachable collar, seated in front of a pipe organ with four manuals. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photo: "for Miss Bessie Herbert Bartlett, very...
Photograph, on cardboardframe, of a sculpture featuring the profile of Rodzinski, an American conductor of Polish descent. Monochromatic, glossy print. Handwritten on the frame: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, Charming Patroness of the Arts - my dear and...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Simonsen, Axel
Portrait of Viennese cellist Simonsen, 3/4 profile, wearing suit with pinstripes, striped tie, winged collar. Monochromatic. Undated. Signed in German, to Mrs. Cecil Frankel.
Profile of Scottish-born singer and music educator Bell T. Ritchie, wearing wrap, pearl necklace, ribbons in hair. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on photo and paper frame: "Sincerely yours Bell T. Ritchie, Mar 19-27".
Photograph, profile of italian conductor Molinari. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs Cecil Frankel, omaggio affettuoso di ernardino Molinari, Hollywood - Agosto 1933 - XI
