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Burbank Public Photos Collection

Photos donated to the collection by Burbank residents and others.


1980s - Group of City Officials
Bob Bowne (seated on right) and four unidentified School Officials (maybe School Board?), undated. 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." If you know their names, please send us an email so we can update the information!
1990s - Elaine Paonessa and a group of unidentified people at an unidentified event
Elaine Paonessa and a group of unidentified people at an unidentified event. No other information is known about this image.
1991 - Des Regan’s Irish Pub- Vietnam Veterans All Marine Corps
From donor notes: “Des Regan’s Irish Pub- Vietnam Veterans- all Marine Corps. Left to right- Ralph Votrian, Richard Ogden, Tim Kelly, and Hugh McGowan.” Donated by Joan Mathews
1991 - St. Patrick’s Day at Des Regan’s Irish Pub
From donor notes: “Des Regan’s Irish Pub- Dieter, Ronnie (who worked in Burbank), Conn Donohue, Leo Moran, and Danny Carroll." Donated by Joan Mathews
1991 - St. Patrick’s Day at Des Regan’s Irish Pub
From donor notes: “Des Regan’s Irish Pub- 4311 W. Magnolia Blvd. St. Patrick’s Day 1991.” Donated by Joan Mathews
2000s - Dog with Soccer Ball
Dog with soccer ball
2000s - Dog with Softball
Dog with Softball
2000s - Dog with Softball
Dog with softball
2000s - Tuckered Out
A little girl sleeps on her fathers shoulder after time at the park, possibly watching a softball game.
2002 - Library Staff Holiday Breakfast
Dorie Beaumont poses with "Santa," long-time librarian David Peterson at the Library Staff Holiday Breakfast. The image is dated December 19, 2002. Mary "Dorie" Beaumont (died July 28, 2021) left these images to her next of kin, who in turn donated them to the library. Dorie served on the Library Board of Trustees for many decades, was a former BUSD school teacher, and an active member of the Burbank Community.
2006 - Library Volunteer Luncheon
Library volunteers pose for a group photo. Identified in the photo are Top Row: City Manager Mary Alvord (pink jacket, far left), ?, Dorie Beaumont (top row, third from left in white shirt), ?, ?, ?, ?, Doris Crutcher (top row, 8th from left, black shirt and not very visible), Janice Lin, Mary O'Hare (red shirt, fourth from right), Jane Mulder (pink blouse, third from right), Library Director Sharon Cohen (black and gold sweater, second from right), and Children's Librarian Cathleen Bowley (blue top, first on right). Bottom Row: Gloria O'Donohoe (light blue blouse, far left), Nid Eesiriporn (indigo jacket, second from left), Eileen Cobos (floral shirt, third from left, Irene Lane (brown jumpsuit, third from right, ?, and ?. Please help identify these other fabulous ladies! The photo is dated April 21, 2006, taken in the auditorium at Buena Vista Branch Library. Mary "Dorie" Beaumont (died July 28, 2021) left these images to her next of kin, who in turn donated them to the library. Dorie served on the Library Board of Trustees for many decades, was a former BUSD school teacher, and an active member of the Burbank Community.
2007 - Garry Marshall Playing Softball
Garry Marshall playing softball at a local field. Nothing else is known about this event. Image dated February 18, 2007.

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