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Burbank Public Photos Collection

Photos donated to the collection by Burbank residents and others.


1960s - Delores Palmer reviewing images with two unidentified individuals
Delores Palmer reviewing photographs with two unidentified people. 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."
1961 - Third Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1960-1961 school year of Third Grade class taught by Miss Henderson. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room B1. Donated by Fred Barker.
1962 - Fourth Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1961-1962 school year of Fourth Grade. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 1. Donated by Fred Barker.
1963 - Fifth Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1962-1963 school year of Fifth Grade class taught by Mrs. Cady. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 6. Donated by Fred Barker.
1963 - Sixth Grade Classroom Photo for Emerson Elementary
This is the class photo of the 1963-1964 Sixth Grade class. The sign in the photo also reads that they were from Room 18 and the photo was taken in December of 1963. "Mrs. Holtzman" is written on the back of the photo. Donated by Fred Barker.
1966 - Brigadoon Costuming
Costumer Elaine Paonessa and actress Melody Santangelo adjust the traditional Scottish costume of actor Robert Zwissler in a publicity photo for the musical "Brigadoon." The Burbank Civic Light Opera staged "Brigadoon" at the Starlight Bowl in July 1966. It was the 35th light opera performed by the group since its founding in 1946. According to the Los Angeles Times, the success of "Brigadoon" ensured the continuation of Broadway-style musicals at the Starlight Bowl, which had been experiencing waning attendance at the events in recent years. In a situation that resulted in local press coverage, a performance on July 15, 1966 to benefit Republican candidates in an upcoming election was cancelled after an announcement from Burbank City Attorney Samuel Gorlick that partisan political activity was prohibited at the Starlight Bowl.
1970s - Elaine and Bill Paonessa with a group of unidentified people
Elaine and Bill Paonessa with a group of unidentified people. No other information is known about this image. Donated by Elaine Paonessa.
1975 - Skateboarder at Jordan Middle School
Rhona Blaker took photos of her brother, David Blaker, skateboarding at Jordan Middle School for a high school photography class. (Oct. 1975)
1975 - Skateboarder at Jordan Middle School
Rhona Blaker took photos of her brother, David Blaker, skateboarding at Jordan Middle School for a high school photography class. (Oct. 1975)
1976 - Painted Fire Hydrant
Text on the bottom of the image reads: "(LA2) BURBANK, Calif., April 23 --SPIRIT OF '76 -- The city of Burbank, Calif., plugs the nation's bicentennial with fire hydrants painted to resemble Revolutionary War figures, like this soldier, standing rigidly. (AP Wirephoto (jfm40200tms)1975"
1977 - Pastor Tom Danks
Tom Danks, former pastor at the First Presbyetrian Church addresses the congregation.
1980s - Burbank Unified School District Students at Listening Station
BUSD Students at a Listening Station in a classroom, undated but fashion suggests 1980s. 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."

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