L.A. Stories: Community SpotlightMain MenuIntroductionThe greater Los Angeles area is on the traditional lands of the Gabrielino/Tongva, Chumash, Fernandeño Tataviam and Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) peoples. We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water and to their ancestors.PeoplePlacesContributorsChronology of ArtifactsMapping the CollectionVisualize the ExhibitIn this visualization, artifacts are green, themes are blue, and contributors to the exhibit are red.Acknowledgements
Burbank Public Library: Burbank in Focus
12021-10-18T16:05:18-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673e395904Burbank in Focus is a digital library of historical Burbank photos hosted by Burbank Public Library. You can search for photos of people, events, locations, and more. As we continue to grow, we invite you to share your Burbank memories with us. We will scan and return your photos.
https://burbanklibrary.org/library-collection/burbank-focusstructured_gallery2021-10-19T11:07:13-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eBurbank in Focus is a digital library of historical Burbank photos hosted by Burbank Public Library. You can search for photos of people, events, locations, and more. As we continue to grow, we invite you to share your Burbank memories with us. We will scan and return your photos.
1media/icon_audio.png2021-10-11T10:17:49-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eMajor League Burbank7When people think of L.A. and baseball, the Dodgers and the Angels come to mind. But did you know that Burbank was once the spring training home of a major league baseball team? That's right, from 1949 to 1952, the St. Louis Browns called home a ball park that was only a long home run from downtown Burbank.media/Episode010_OlivePark.mp3plain2021-10-20T21:47:36-07:0001/01/1949-12/31/1952Burbank Public LibraryIn Copyright - Educational Use Permitted (This Rights Statement can be used only for copyrighted Items for which the organization making the Item available is the rights-holder or has been explicitly authorized by the rights-holder(s) to allow third parties to use their Work(s) for educational purposes without first obtaining permission.)34.172147 , -118.3191177Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus: Carolyn Alves and Cesar GarciaAlejandra Gaeta955f992babcc9b7f4b13534f3e5511b89a8bc725
1media/icon_audio.png2021-10-11T10:17:49-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eThe President Goes to Prom6In 1963 President John F. Kennedy attended the John Burroughs High School prom. Why would a sitting President of the United States attend a high school dance you ask? Listen to the show to find out!This podcast was created by the Burbank Local History Librarian.media/Episode_001_-_The_President_Goes_to_the_Prom.mp3plain2021-10-21T14:13:01-07:001963Burbank Public Library: Burbank in FocusIn Copyright - Educational Use Permitted (This Rights Statement can be used only for copyrighted Items for which the organization making the Item available is the rights-holder or has been explicitly authorized by the rights-holder(s) to allow third parties to use their Work(s) for educational purposes without first obtaining permission.)34.1838249 , -118.3064681Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus: Janae KambestadAzatuhi Babayan74097555e69815676ea9b222e9e6b3bfcbe131cd
1media/icon_audio.png2021-10-11T10:17:49-07:00Curtis Fletcher3225f3b99ebb95ebd811595627293f68f680673eCrazy Like a Fawkes5Do you ever get frustrated just trying to get across town? Turns out it's not a new dilemma. Find out what early Burbanker Joseph Fawkes did to try to solve his transportation problem.This podcast was created by the Burbank Local History Librarian.media/carolyncast-202012.mp3plain2021-10-21T14:12:29-07:0001/01/1910-12/31/1912Burbank Public LibraryIn Copyright - Educational Use Permitted (This Rights Statement can be used only for copyrighted Items for which the organization making the Item available is the rights-holder or has been explicitly authorized by the rights-holder(s) to allow third parties to use their Work(s) for educational purposes without first obtaining permission.)34.1838249 , -118.3064681Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus: Carolyn AlvesAzatuhi Babayan74097555e69815676ea9b222e9e6b3bfcbe131cd