Name/Title
The Ebell of Los Angeles Year Book 1927-1928Entry/Object ID
2025.62.35Scope and Content
The Ebell of Los Angeles Year Book 1927-1928. Front matter features a photo of the New Club House under construction at 4400 Wilshire Boulevard and a facsimile of Dr. Adrian Ebell's chosen motto: "I will find a way or make one." Includes sections on "History of the Ebell of Los Angeles from 1894 to 1927," Officers, Directors, Advisory Council of Past Presidents, Appointive Committees, Departments (Art and Travel, Arts and Crafts, Art Exhibits, Better American Speech, Bible Literature, Books and Current Literature, Browning, Drama, Drama Workshop, French, Music, Civic Music Committee, Parliamentary Law, Poetry, Psychology, Public Affairs, Shakespeare and Spanish), and reports from the President, Recording Secretary, Fourth Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Ways and Means Committee, Federation Committee, Program Committee, General Curator, Art Exhibits Committee, Benefits and Entertainments Committee, Rest Cottage Association, Practical Relief Committee, Scholarship Committee, and President of the Ebell Juniors. Also includes Organizations in which Ebell Holds Membership, Luncheon Speakers, Resolutions, Form of Bequest or Devise, Past Officers, Membership lists, In Memoriam, Articles of Incorporation, By Laws, Standing Rules, General Federation Officers, and Index.
This issue also features a memoriam to past president Mrs. Harriet Williams Russell Strong and includes her portrait. Photos of the different Ebell locations are included to celebrate the new clubhouse location on Wilshire, including New Building 4400 Wilshire Boulevard, The Birthplace of Ebell of Los Angeles, The Residence of Governor John G. Downey on Main Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, The Residence on Broadway near 7th (2 photos), The Clubhouse at 1719 South Figueroa St, The Reception Room, The Patio, and Ebell Rest Cottage. This is the first time the yearbook includes multiple addresses to the title page: 4400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles; 4401 West Eighth Street, Theatre Entrance; 743 South Lucerne Boulevard, Office Entrance.Collection
YearbooksArchive Details
Creator
The Ebell of Los AngelesDate(s) of Creation
1927 - 1928Archive Size/Extent
1 yearbookRestrictions
Open for ResearchPrimary Language
engCopyright
Copyright Details
Public Domain
