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Snowman and east lawn after snowfall, February 1948



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  • Covered parking at the San Marino Ranch after snowfall, February 1948

    Covered parking at the San Marino Ranch after snowfall, February 1948

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    A view of the covered area of the parking lot of the San Marino Ranch after a rare southern California snowfall. There are automobiles parked in several of the bays along the aisle shown. MS note on verso reads "Feb. 1948" and "Huntington grounds".

    photCL 107 folder 19 (28)

  • Japanese garden after snowfall, January 11, 1949

    Japanese garden after snowfall, January 11, 1949

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    A view of the Japanese garden after a rare southern California snowfall. The image was taken facing west, with the Drum Bridge on the left and a thatched hut on the right. MS note on verso of one copy reads "1/11/48" and "Huntington grounds". MS note on verso of second copy reads "Huntington grounds" and "snow of Jan 11, 1949". Correct date is January 11, 1949.

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  • Palm drive after snowfall, January 11, 1949

    Palm drive after snowfall, January 11, 1949

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    A view of the palm lined drive at the San Marino Ranch after a rare southern California snowfall. The image was taken facing north, with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background. MS note on verso reads "Jan. 11, 1948" and "Huntington grounds". Date should read January 11, 1949.

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  • Irwin Morrkisch stands in front of a statue after snowfall, January 11, 1949

    Irwin Morrkisch stands in front of a statue after snowfall, January 11, 1949

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    Irwin Morrkisch poses on a lawn ringed by trees after a rare southern California snowfall. Behind him there are several benches and a small stone gazebo housing a marble statue. MS notes on verso read "Huntington grounds: snow scene, Jan. 1 [sic], 1948" and "(Irwin Morrkisch)". Date should read January 11, 1949.

    photCL 107 folder 19 (19)

  • Huntington employees stand around a snowman, January 11, 1949

    Huntington employees stand around a snowman, January 11, 1949

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    Dorothy Bowen, Graydon Spalding, an unidentified woman, and Irwin Morrkish stand behind a snowman after a rare southern California snowfall. The snowman is built on the lawn just south of the library building, with the loggia of the Huntington residence in the background. MS notes on verso read "Jan. 11, 1948" , "Huntington grounds", "1. Dorothy Bowen ; 2. Graydon Spalding ; 3. ; 4. Irwin Morrkish". Date should read January 11, 1949.

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  • Huntington employees stand around a snowman, January 11, 1949

    Huntington employees stand around a snowman, January 11, 1949

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    Two men and two women stand around a snowman after a rare southern California snowfall. The snowman is built on the lawn just south of the library building, with the loggia of the Huntington residence in the background. MS notes on verso read "Huntington grounds ; snow scene: Jan. 11, 1948" and "1. Dorothy Bowen (standing) ; 2. ; 3. Graydon Spalding ; 4. Irwin Morrkish". Date should read January 11, 1949.

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