Archiving Angeles (AA): Commencement

By Jason Burns
June 20th, 2008 @ 11:14 AM History

grad.jpgThe world was at their fingertips. A new chapter yet to be written. Would they seize the day?

They were proud graduates of the first Los Angeles High School on Poundcake Hill.

The year was 1885.

Photo from USC Digital Archive

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2 Comments so far

  1. nathan on June 20th, 2008 @ 3:41 pm

    I wonder how warm those outfits were. Anytime of the year for that matter. Layers, wool, leather, hats, and corsets… I can’t imagine.

    By the way, always appreciate the AA!

  2. Jason Burns (jasonburns) on June 20th, 2008 @ 3:45 pm

    Thanks, Nathan. I look forward to it all week!


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