Name/Title
WALTER P. TEMPLE SR. AND JR., AND GEORGE WOODRUFF AT LA CASA NUEVA'S DEDICATIONEntry/Object ID
2000.272.1.26Description
WALTER P. TEMPLE SR. AND JR., AND GEORGE WOODRUFF AT LA CASA NUEVA'S DEDICATION
Color: Black; White
A black and white reproduction photograph of Walter P. Temple Sr. and Jr., and George Woodruff at La Casa Nueva's dedication to Laura Temple, December 28, 1923. Walter Sr. stands and faces to the left, and wears eye glasses and a dark suit. In the left hand he holds a cap. Walter, Jr., who has his back to the camera, stands next to him at the center. He wears a vest over a long-sleeved shirt, knickers, dark socks, and laced shoes. Woodruff, who was Mr. Temple's attorney, stands to the back of the right and wears eye glasses and a dark suit. To the far right of the back are three people with two more at the left, all in dark clothing. Bishop John J. Cantwell stands next to the people at the left with his back to the camera. Part of La Casa Nueva's northwest wall, which had yet to be painted, is across the background. The windows and doors are missing. The plaque placed in memory of Laura Temple during the ceremony is at the far left near the front door. Written in blue pencil at the top left corner of the back is, "RALPH & CAROL TEMPLE COLLECTION / LCN - LAURA TEMPLE PLAQUE DEDICATION / 28 DECEMBER 1923 / WALTER TEMPLE, SR. - LEFT / WALTER TEMPLE, JR. - CENTER / GEORGE H. WOODRUFF - RIGHT." Negatives to the images in the accession are .2.1-.10. The artifact is in good condition with no signs of wear or damage.
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Two-dimensional, Photographs, Clothing and dress, Adobe houses--City of Industry (Calif.), House construction, Catholic Church--Bishops, Rites and ceremonies