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Burbank Public Photos Collection

Photos donated to the collection by Burbank residents and others.


1950s - Recess at an unidentified school
Boys stand in line at recess waiting for an older girl to give them a ball, undated but fashion suggests 1950s. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1950s - Sixth Graders at Stevenson Elementary
Five sixth grade boys pose for a picture around a basketball that reads "1953 1954" outside Stevenson Elementary School. Robert Zeich (top left), Dennis Hickerson (bottom left), Bill Knight, Robert Daniels, and Steve Mayer.
1950s - Students learning arithmetic in a classroom
Three unidentified students at the chalkboard are going over arithmetic problems in a classroom at an unidentified school. Image is undated, but fashion suggests 1950s. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1952 - Santa Visits Olive Park
Burbank performer Mary Louise Paziak (former child star Mary Louise Miller) plays Santa for children at Olive Park in December, 1952. Photo is stamped: "W. F. Ensrud, 1919 Kenwood, Burbank, California".
1952 - Santa Visits Olive Park
Burbank performer Mary Louise Paziak (former child star Mary Louise Miller) plays Santa for children at Olive Park in December, 1952. Photo is stamped: "W. F. Ensrud, 1919 Kenwood, Burbank, California." Olive Park is now called George Izay Park.
1958 - Inside a Burbank Classroom
BUSD teacher, Delores Palmer, instructs children in spelling. Negative envelope is dated May 11, 1958. This image came from a collection of negatives donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1958 - Kindergarten Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1957-1958 kindergarten class taught by Mrs. Perry. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 13 and the photo was taken on April 22, 1958. Donated by Fred Barker.
1959 - First Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1958-1959 First and Advanced First Grade class taught by Mrs. Schweitzer. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 16 and the photo was taken on April 21, 1959. Donated by Fred Barker.
1960 - Second Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1959-1960 school year of Second Grade class taught by Mrs. Heumann. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 15. Donated by Fred Barker.
1960s - A local dentist gives a boy a check-up while the hygenist looks on
A local dentist examines a youth male patient as a hygenist looks on. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1960s - A local doctor examines a boy patient
A local doctor examines a youth male patient's mouth. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1960s - Burbankers at an Unidentified Event
Elaine Paonessa is in the center, far back with a group of unidentified people at an unidentified event. No further information is known. Donated by Elaine Paonessa

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