On this page we feature other sorts of media about the Palm Springs area including View-Master reels, a promotional film strip, a small selection of slides and photographs, a couple yearbooks, pamphlets, and even some music. The captions in [brackets], whenever possible, include labels from the original item in “quotation marks.” We add estimated dates and other details.
View-Masters & Filmstrips
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Photos & Slides
Slides | Mixed Subjects
Slide#1. [Palm Springs Airport, 1950s.] 
Slide#2. [Barbara & Frank Sinatra and Jill St. John at 1993 Palm Springs Film Festival.] 
Slide#3. [Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ Tourist Sign about Palm Canyon and Their Guardianship, 1973.] 
Slide#4. [Palm Canyon Trading Post, 1973.] 
Slide#5. [Indio Date Festival Princesses Riding in Convertible, 1958.] 
Slide#6. [Indio Date Festival Crowd, 1958.] 
Slide#7. [Indio Date Festival Princesses Posing with Man, 1958.] 
Slide#8. [Indio Date Festival Princesses Posing with an Older and a Woman About Their Age, 1958.] 
Slide#9. [Whole Court of Indio Date Festival Princesses Posing, 1958.] 
Slide#10. [Older and Younger Man Posing in Palm Springs Air Museum Hangar, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer as slides #131-161. 
Slide#11. [Field of (Desert Verbena?) Flowers Near Palm Springs, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#12. [Child Dropping Trash into Can with a “Help Keep Palm Springs Clean” Sign, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#13. [Palm Canyon Drive Trimmed for the Winter Holidays, Palm Springs, Dec. 29, 1951.] 
Slide#14. [Marching Band Walking Past in a Palm Springs Parade, 1975.] 
Slide#15. [Copy of “Andrés Cañon — Cahuilla,” Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, 1924.] 
Slide#16. [Copy of “Desert Cahuilla Home” Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, 1924.] 
Slide#17. [“Indio — 2-20-74, Clown on Stage – Date Festival.”] 
Slide#18. [Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, ca. December 1967.] Thanks to Frank Lopez for ID-ing! 
Slide#19. [“Me at Palm Springs, Ca.,” ca. June 1969.] 
Slide#20. [“South California, Palm Springs #10, March 1955.”] 
Slide#21. [“South California, Palm Springs #9, March 1955.”]. [“Trout Fishing – White Water Hatchery, 2-’51.”] 
Slide#22. [“Trout Fishing – White Water Hatchery, 2-’51.”] 
Slide#23. [Desert Circus Parade #1, 1966.] 
Slide#24. [Desert Circus Parade #2, 1966.] 
Slide#26. [Desert Circus Parade #3, 1966.][Desert Circus Parade #4, 1966.] 
Slide#27. [Desert Circus Parade #5, 1966.] 
Slide#25. [Desert Circus Parade #3, 1966.] 
Slide#28. [Desert Circus Parade #6, 1966.] 
Slide#29. [Desert Circus Parade #7, 1966.] 
Slide#30. [Desert Circus Parade #8, 1966.] 
Slide#31. [Desert Circus Parade #9, 1966.] 
Slide#32. [Desert Circus Parade #10, 1966.] 
Slide#34. [“San Jacinto Mts., Palm Springs, Cal, Summer ’62.”] 
Slide#34. [Desert Circus Parade #11, 1966.] 
Slide#35. [Cars Park along Palm Canyon Drive, June 1991.] 
Slide #36. [People Window Shopping on Palm Canyon Drive, June 1991.] 
Slide #37. [Woman Sitting at Picnic Table, Mount San Jacinto State Park, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #38. [Picnic Table, Mount San Jacinto State Park, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #39. [Picnic Table, Mount San Jacinto State Park, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #40. [Picnic Table, Mount San Jacinto State Park, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #41. [Picnic Table, Mount San Jacinto State Park, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #42. [Entrance of Canyon Hotel, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #43. [Trailer/RV Park Next to Foothills, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #44. [Hyatt Lodge Entryway, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #45. [Hyatt Lodge Courtyard at Night, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #46. [Hyatt Lodge Courtyard During Day, February 27, 1968, #1.] 
Slide #47. [Hyatt Lodge Courtyard During Day, February 27, 1968 #2.] 
Slide #48. [The Curve, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #49. [Entrance to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #50. [Elevated View of Palm Springs, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #51. [View of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Parking Lot, February 27, 1968.] 
Slide #52. [Mission Inn, Riverside, CA, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#53. [City Mileage Sign at Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. August 1967, #1] 
Slide#54. [City Mileage Sign at Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. August 1967, #2.] 
Slide#55. [Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Building from the Parking Lot, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#56. [Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Building from the Tram, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#57. [Inside a Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Car, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#58. [Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch Hotel Sign, Daytime, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#59. [Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch Hotel Sign, Dusk, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#60. [Shield’s Date Gardens Sales Room Facade, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#61. [“Safe Boating on Salton Sea” Sign on the Beach, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#62. [Salton Sea Motor Hotel Sign, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#63. [Desi Arnaz’s Indian Wells Hotel Sign, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#64. [Liberace’s House “Piazza di Liberace”, ca. August 1967, #1.] 
Slide#65. [Liberace’s House “Piazza di Liberace”, ca. August 1967, #2.] 
Slide#66. [Palm Springs(?) Home #1, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#67. [Palm Springs(?) Home #2, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#68. [Palm Springs(?) Home #3, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#69. [Swiss Chalet Restaurant, Palm Springs, #1, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#70. [Swiss Chalet Restaurant, Palm Springs, #2, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#71. [“Welcome to Palm Desert/Home of College of the Desert” Sign, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#72. [Two Women (One Holding a Poodle) Posing In Front of a Joshua Tree, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#73. [Man Holding a Poodle Posing In Front of a Joshua Tree, ca. August 1967.] 
Slide#74. [Aerial Shot of Palm Springs, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#75. [Palm Springs Float in Rose Parade, 1959.] 
Stereo Realist#1. [Palm Springs Float in Rose Bowl Parade, 1959.] Sadly, we can’t display it in 3D. 
Stereo Realist#2. [“Salton Sea”, n.d.] Sadly, we can’t display it in 3D. 
Stereo Realist#3. [Salton Sea Sign, n.d.] Sadly, we can’t display it in 3D. 
Stereo Realist#4. [“Coachella Date Palms”, n.d.] Sadly, we can’t display it in 3D. 
Stereo Realist#5. [“Date Palms”, n.d.] Sadly, we can’t display it in 3D. 
Slide#76. [“Our Xmas Tree, 3511 June St., S.B. (San Bernardino), CA,” 1967/1968.] 
Slide#77. [“Palm Springs 1967” Photo of Dr. Sidney Noles, Optometrist, on Palm Canyon Drive Next to the Village Green.] 
Slide#78. [Juried Art Show in Old Demuth Park Location Downtown, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#79. [Young Woman Posing Next To Palm Springs Ranch Club Hotel Pool, 1960s.] 
Slide#80. [Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel Sign, April 1988.] 
[Slide#81. Two Men Posing in the L’Horizon Hotel Pool, April 1985.] 
Slide#82. [Shot of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Cars Passing Each Other on the Way Up, October 1988.] 
Slide#83. [“St. Paul’s of the Desert, Palm Springs” – Exterior, pre-1970.] 
Slide#84. [“St. Paul’s of the Desert, Palm Springs” – Interior, pre-1970.] 
Slide#85. [Corner of S. Indian Canyon Drive and Arenas?, April 1964.] 
Slide#86. [Marge Riley Western Wear Store on the Village Green #1, April 1964.] 
Slide#87. [Marge Riley Western Wear Store on the Village Green #2, April 1964.] 
Slide#88. [Marge Riley Western Wear Store on the Village Green #3, April 1964.] 
Slide#89. [“Palm Springs (Desert Circus) Parade” #1: Chamber of Commerce Float, April 1964.] 
Slide#90. [“Palm Springs (Desert Circus) Parade” #2: Realty Board Float, April 1964.] 
Slide#91. [Corner of E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and S. Indian Canyon Drive #1, April 1964.] 
Slide#92. [Corner of E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and S. Indian Canyon Drive #2, April 1964.] 
Slide#93. [The Oasis Hotel, April 1964.] 
Slide#94. [Ralph’s Grocery Store on S. Palm Canyon (Now Bar Cecil), April 1985.] 
Slide#95. [January Bicentennial Celebration or Mounted Police Parade?, ca. January 1976.] 
Slide#96. [Front Entrance of The Desert Retreat Hotel and Bungalows, ca. March 1961.] 
Slide#97. [Wide Shot of Palm Springs City Hall and Parking Lot, July 1960.] 
Slide#98. [Welcome to Palm Springs sign, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#99. [Trailer Court in Palm Springs #1, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#100. [Trailer Court in Palm Springs #2, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#101. [Trailer Court in Palm Springs #3, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#102. [Amboy Crater, ca. 1950s.] 
Slide#103. [Man Posing In the Shade on Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#104. [Spa Hotel, Inside Colonnade #1, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#105. [Spa Hotel Exterior Decor #1, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#106. [Spa Hotel Exterior Decor#2, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#107. [Spa Hotel, Inside Colonnade #2, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#108. [Woman Posing Next to Spa Hotel Colonnade, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#109. [Woman Posing On Corner of Indian Canyon Drive, Near Spa Hotel, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#110. [Smoke Tree Candies on The Village Green, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#111. [Courtyard of Spanish-style Hotel, Mountains in Background, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#112. [Older Woman Posing In Swimsuit Near Hotel Pool, Mountains in Background, Palm Springs, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#113. [Old KOA Campgrounds at 14th Avenue and Indian Canyon, Desert Hot Springs, ca. early 1970s.] 
Slide#114. [View from Patio Doorway — Spa Hotel?, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#115. [Entry Walkway at Spa Hotel, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#116. [Inside Colonnade at Spa Hotel and Signage, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#117. [Woman Posed at Opening of Colonnade at Spa Hotel, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#118. [Woman Posed Near Flowers Outside the Colonnade at Spa Hotel, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#119. [La Plaza Parking Lot and Cars, ca. April 1964.] 
Slide#120. [Bermuda Dunes Country Club Sign, ca. February 1973.] 
Slide#121. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #1, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#122. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #2, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#123. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #3, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#124. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #4, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#125. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #5, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#126. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #6, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#127. [US Marine Corps Event, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA #7, ca. 1960s.] 
Slide#128. [Bonaire Village, Palm Springs, late 1940s or 1950s.] 
Slide#129. [“Hotel del Tahquitz, Palm Springs, 1955.”] 
Slide#130. [Woman Posing Next to Entrance to Palm Canyon Hiking Trail, ca. March 1970.] 
Stereo Realist#6. [“P.S. Debs,” on Oasis Hotel Float in Desert Circus Parade, 1958.] 
Slide#131. [View from the Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#132. [Distance Sign at Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#133. [View of Valley Station On Way Down From Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#134. [Shadow of a Tram Car Against the Mountain On Way Down From Top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#135. [Dunes Hotel Pool #1, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#136. [Dunes Hotel Pool #2, Man Cleaning It, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#137. [Dunes Hotel Pool #3, Mountains Beyond, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#138. [Dunes Hotel Pool #4, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#139. [Dunes Hotel Pool #5, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#140. [Desert Hospital Entrance/Parking, Snowy Mountain Peaks Beyond, Palm Springs, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#141. [Modernist House, Colton Cement Bag in Foreground, Palm Springs?, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#142. [POV from North Palm Canyon Drive at Olivera, Palm Springs, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#143. [Side of Lindy Lou’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#144. [Smoke Tree Candies on The Village Green, Palm Springs, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#145. [Row of California Pepper Trees?, Palm Springs, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#146. [Aluminum Brise Soleil, Palm Springs, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#147. [Howard Lapham-Designed House, Palm Springs, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#148. [Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann Trailer at Construction Site (Desert Hospital), ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#149. [Two Men Posing, Dunes Hotel, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#150. [Woman Boarding a Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Car, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#151. [Woman Posing with Jack Farmer, Dunes Hotel, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#152. [Architect Arthur C. Evans? (L) and Another Man in Western Wear Posing/Smiling, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#153. [Three Women From Bird Corporation Posing at Palm Springs Air Museum, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#154. [Woman and Man Posing, Dunes Hotel, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#155. [Architect Arthur C. Evans? (L) and Another Man in Western Wear Posing/Smiling Next to Horse Trailer, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#156. [Three Women From Bird Corporation Posing, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#157. [Doctor and Woman Posing (Near Desert Hospital?), ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#158. [Woman Posing Downtown on S. Palm Canyon Drive, ca. February 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
[Jack Farmer Posing, Dunes Hotel, ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#160. [Man Posing Outside Lindy Lou’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#161. [Doctor and Man Posing (Near Desert Hospital?), ca. April 1967.] Same photographer: Slides #131-161 and #10. 
Slide#162. [“Palm Springs, Ca., Liberace Home, Mother In Front, Dec. 21, 1971.”]
Photos | Locals & Celebrities
Image#5. [Picnickers near the entrance of Palm Desert, 1960 or after.] The billboard in the background reads, “Welcome to Palm Desert: Here is being created THE PLANNED COMMUNITY OF YOUR DREAMS.” Clifford Henderson’s company erected this sign to promote its new development on the south side of Highway 111. (The Desert Sun, January 22, 1982, p13). 
Image#11. [Reproduction of a 1901 Photograph of George Welwood Murray.] Murray, along with Cornelia White, gift-deeded the Welwood Memorial Library property to the city in 1938. 
Image#62. [Barbara Eden, Bob Hope, Doug Sanders, Vice President Spiro Agnew, and Senator George Murphy Posing at Bob Hope Desert Classic, La Quinta Country Club, February 1971.] 
Image#22. [Kirk Douglas Posing with His Racquet at Court No. 1, Racquet Club, Palm Springs, ca. 1940s. 
Object #20. [Handbill for Gala Opening for “A Film Retrospective in Honor of Frank Sinatra” at the Palm Springs Desert Museum, January 24, 1981.] 
Image#12. [Promotional Image for Making of There Was A Crooked Man… (1970, Joseph L. Mankiewicz), ca. 1970.] 
Image#64. [Film Shoot in Coachella Valley Desert – Cameramen, 1920s.] Same photographer: images #53 & #63-65 
Image#65. [Film Shoot in Coachella Valley Desert – Apaches? on Horseback, 1920s.] Same photographer: images #53 & #63-65 
Image#105. [“Mae”: Woman Posing next to Jewels by Alchian Shop Sign, ca. mid-1940s.] 
Image#157. [Horse and Rider in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#158. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy on Horse in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#159. [Women Riders and Horses Galloping Around Arena in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#160. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy and Fellow Rider Posing on Horses in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#161. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy, Miss Rodeo California Susan Fromme, and a Fellow Rider Posing on Horses in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#162. [Three Riders with Flags Posing on Horses in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#163. [Clown Emulating Farting a Giant, Glowing Cloud in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Arena, January 27 or 28, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#164. [Horse and Riders in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade on Palm Canyon Drive #1, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#165. [Horse and Riders in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade on Palm Canyon Drive #2, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#166. [Horse and Riders in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade on Palm Canyon Drive #3, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#167. [“Mr. Rodeo of 1968” Chuck Connors Riding Horse in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade on Palm Canyon Drive #2, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#168. [“Mr. Rodeo of 1968” Chuck Connors and Grand Marshall Mike Connors on Horse Before or After Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#169. [“Miss Palm Springs” Mary Ellen Stoddard in Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo Parade on Palm Canyon Drive, January 27, 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#170. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy Accepting Trophy #1, January 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#171. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy Accepting Trophy #2, January 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#172. [“Rodeo Sweetheart” Susan Reedy Accepting Trophy #3, January 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173. 
Image#173. [Two Older People Walking Through Event In Reels #170-173, January 1968.] Same photographer (possibly George C. Rasmussen of Rasmussen’s Western Wear): Images #157-173.
Image#2. [AP News Photo in The Miami Herald, September 7, 1958.] AP News feature by John Beckler on the Coachella Valley, “Palm Springs: Incredible Oasis in the Desert.” Caption reads: “Wealth and poverty in the famed desert resort of Palm Springs, Calif., are contrasted in these pictures. Top photo shows one of the many plush homes, some costing up to $250,000, that give the city an appearance of a modern Baghdad. Below is the shack home of one of the 2,500 people who perform the menial chores that make the good life possible for wealthy visitors. There is a movement afoot to clear the slum section of Palm Springs to make way for a housing development…” To read more.
For more images of locals, see Slides.
Photos | Tourists & Visitors
Image#1. [Woman in a Field Near Palm Springs, ca. 1930.] 
Image#3. [Auto on Road Driving Into or Near Palm Springs, ca. 1930.] 
Image#53. [Man Standing Among Cacti and Ocotillos- Photographing a Saguaro, 1920s.] 
Image#54. [“Palm Springs, Dec. 1936.”] 
Image#56. [Group of Riders on Horses, Lane’s Stables, Palm Springs, ca. 1933/4.] Note on back: “Larry – Mrs. Freeman – myself – Maxine – Shirley” 
Image#57. [Fifteen-year-old Girl Posing Beside Horse #1, Lane’s Stables, Palm Springs, ca. 1933/4.] 
Image#58. [Fifteen-year-old Girl Posing by Front Door, Palm Springs, ca. 1933/4.] 
Image#59. [Fifteen-year-old Girl Posing on Horse, Lane’s Stables, Palm Springs, ca. 1933/4.] 
Image#60. [Fifteen-year-old Girl Posing Beside Horse #2, Lane’s Stables, Palm Springs, ca. 1933/4.] 
Image#61. [Teenage Girls Posing for Group Photo at Tamarack Lodge (for Girls) on Big Bear Lake, ca. 1933/4.] “Me up at camp, Tamarack Lodge” and “Georgette (illegible)” 
Image#79. [“In Palm Canyon”, November 1928.] Same photographer: #79 & 80. 
Image#80. [“Palm Canyon, Calif. 11-1928/Over 2000 Palms in Cañon.”] Same photographer: #79 & 80. 
Image#81. [Photographer in Silhouette Taking Picture of Woman Posed Seated on a Rock at a High Elevation, September 17, 1928.] Note on back: “Myself at the very top. I was not so good to look at, but I got there. Sept. 17/28.” 
Image#82. [“Palm Canyon, Nov. 1928.”] 
Image#88. [“Wally Neustrom,” late 1940s/early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #88-92. 
Image#89. [Wally Neustrom Posing In a Shriner Fez on Hotel del Tahquitz Lawn, late 1940s/early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #88-92. 
Image#90. [“Wally Neustrom, (Gigi?), Palm Springs Shrine,” late 1940s/early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #88-92. 
Image#91. [Wally Neustrom and (Gigi?) Posing in a Palm Tree Grove, late 1940s/early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #88-92. 
Image#92. [Wally Neustrom and Another Man Posing In Shriner Fezzes on Hotel del Tahquitz Lawn, late 1940s/early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #88-92. 
Image#95. 
Image#96. [“Palm Springs”: Intergenerational Group Posing In Front of Palm Trees #2, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#97. [“Palm Springs”: Two Men in Military Uniforms Walking Down Palm Canyon Drive, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#99. [“Palm Springs”: Group Having a Picnic in Palm Canyon, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#100. [“Palm (Desert)”: Group Sitting on Bolder, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#102. [Westwood Shrine Club/Palm Springs Ranch Club Horse and Carriage for Shrine Parade #1, ca. October 14, 1961.] Same photographer: Images #102-104. 
Image#103. [Westwood Shrine Club/Palm Springs Ranch Club Horse and Carriage for Shrine Parade #2, ca. October 14, 1961.] Same photographer: Images #102-104. 
Image#104. [Westwood Shrine Club/Palm Springs Ranch Club Horse and Carriage for Shrine Parade #3, ca. October 14, 1961.] Same photographer: Images #102-104. 
Image#106. [“Chi Chi Club, Palm Springs, Calif.,” ca. May 1955.] 
Image#107. [Man and Woman Kissing on Lawn Near the Desert Inn?, ca. 1950s.]
Image#6. [“The Wilsons, Palm Springs, Calif., 1925.”] Photos in this series taken by Clark family from Aurora, NY. 
Image#7. [“Palm Springs, Easter 1925.”] 
Image#8. [“Palm Springs, Easter 1925.”] 
Image#9. [“The Wilsons’ Home, Palm Springs, Calif., 1925.”] Local historian, Steven Keylon identified this building as The Desert Inn — super early in its development! 
Image#10. [“Palm Springs, Nov. 1925.”]
About the above photos taken by the Clark family of Aurora, NY. This is J. Win and Josephine Wilson. J. Win, along with Wilson Howell, “worked together to secure the construction of [the Pines-to-Palms Highway] by Riverside County and the Federal Government.” It opened in June 1932. (See The History of the Pines-to-Palms Highway: The Story of J. Win Wilson, Wilson Howell, and Their Efforts to Bring About One of California’s Most Scenic Byways 2016, Steve Lech). PS, these two are posing in front of The Desert Inn in slide #9.
For many more images of tourists around our region, see Slides.
Photos | Hotels, Attractions & Desert
Image#4. [Syndicated Newspaper Photo & Caption of Moorten Botanical Garden, January, 1984.] Caption reads: “Palm Springs, Calif. — More than 2,000 varieties of cactus are exhibited at Moorten Botanical Garden where visitors can view species form the world’s major deserts (Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau). 
Image#21. [Highway Billboard for The Riviera Hotel (Palm Springs, CA) and the L.A. Angels, ca. 1950s.] 
Image#55. [Facade of Hotel La Fonda, Palm Springs, ca. 1950s.] 
Image#13. [Black and white photo of Cactus Craft Shop in Palm Springs, ca. 1920s/30s.] No discoverable information about it yet. 
Image #14. [Woman and Car, Front entrance of Oasis Hotel, December 1961.] Handwritten note on back: “Palm Springs, Calif. – December, 1961. Our car in front of the Oasis Hotel. (Notice me?)” 
Image#83. [“Palm Canyon On the Desert” #1, ca. April 1932.] Same photographer: Images #83-87. 
Image#84. [“Palm Canyon On the Desert” #2, ca. April 1932.] Same photographer: Images #83-87. 
Image#85. [“Palm Canyon,” ca. April 1932.] Same photographer: Images #83-87. 
Image#86. [“Desert & Mountains, Palm Springs,” ca. April 1932.] Same photographer: Images #83-87. 
Image#87. [“Desert & Mountains Covered with Snow, Palm Springs,” ca. April 1932.] Same photographer: Images #83-87. 
Note that accompanied Images #83-87. 
Image#93. [“Palm Springs”: Palm Canyon Drive Festooned with Christmas Decor, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#94. [“Palm Springs”: Palm Canyon Drive, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#98. [“Palm Springs”: View of Palm Springs from Road Up To Palm Canyon, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#101. [“Palm (Desert)”: Grove of Palm Trees from Above, ca. December, early 1950s.] Same photographer: Images #93-101. 
Image#144. [Two Women and a Boy Standing Around at Santa’s Village, October 1959.] 
Image#145. [Boy Going Down Treehouse Slide at Santa’s Village, ca. 1960s.] 
Image#146. [Boy and Girl Posing Seated on a Mushroom at Santa’s Village, ca. 1960s.] 
Image#147. [People Riding Christmas Tree Ride at Santa’s Village, September 1967.] 
Image#148. [“Taken at Palm Springs, Calif. Upon Leaving…1922.”] Same photographer: Images #149 & #150. Possibly #148. 
Image#149. [“Cottages Palm Springs Hotel Grounds (The Desert Inn), 1926.”] Same photographer: Images #149 & #150. Possibly #148. 
Image#150. [“Palm Springs, 1927.”] Same photographer: Images #149 & #150. Possibly #148. 
Image#151. [Entry Colonnade, Palm Springs Spa, 1970s.] Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#152. [Desert Inn Fashion Plaza Facade, Silverwoods, Taken from Across the Street, 1970s.] 155 North Palm Canyon Drive. Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#153. [Aerial Shot of The Canyon Country Club (Now known Indian Canyons), 1970s.] Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#154. [Aerial Shot of O’Donnell Golf Course, O’Donnell House and the Environs, 1970s.] Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#155. [Aerial Shot of Thunderbird Country Club, Rancho Mirage, 1970s.] Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#156. [Aerial Shot of The Riviera Hotel, 1970s.] Same photographer: Images #151-156. 
Image#174. [“SP (Southern Pacific) Water Tank, West Palm Springs, 2-26-72.”] 
Image#175. [Pacific Apartments/Charlston’s at Corner of N. Palm Canyon Drive at Tamarisk Road, ca. March 1960.]
For many more images of attractions around our region, see Slides and Postcards.
El Mirador Hotel/Tony Burke Photos
Image#15. [“El Mirador Hotel, Palm Springs, 1928.] 
Image#16. [Archery Fun at El Mirador Hotel with Instructor Don Duncan (Standing Adult Man), ca. 1930, #1.] From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#17. [Archery Fun at El Mirador Hotel, with Instructor Don Duncan (Second Adult from Right), ca. 1930, #2.] From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#18. [Archery Fun at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #3.] From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#19. [Archery Fun at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #4.] From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#20. [Archery Fun at El Mirador Hotel: Instructor Don Duncan, ca. 1930, #5.] Donald Franklin Duncan (June 8, 1893-May 15, 1971), founder of the Duncan Yo-Yo Company and the Duncan Parking Meter Corporation. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#23. [Decorating Saguaro for Christmas at El Mirador Hotel – Night, ca. 1930.] Photo taken at night of a woman on a ladder next to a saguaro on which she is hanging, or at least posing with, lights. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#24. [Decorating Saguaro for Christmas at El Mirador Hotel – Day, ca. 1930, #1.] A group of women decorating a saguaro for Christmas. The Native woman is Na Glee Nona Ba, a Navajo/Diné weaver who wintered here in Palm Springs with her husband, Captain S. L. Hoffman, at the El Mirador. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#25. [Decorating Saguaro for Christmas at El Mirador Hotel – Day, ca. 1930, #2.] Wider shot of a group of women decorating a saguaro for Christmas. The Native woman is Na Glee Nona Ba, a Navajo/Diné weaver who wintered here in Palm Springs with her husband, Captain S. L. Hoffman, at the El Mirador. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#26. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #1.] Photo of children searching searching for Easter eggs among the bushes and agave plants. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#27. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #2.] Photo of children posing with their Easter baskets and swag. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#28. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #3.] Photo of a group of small children posing next to a cactus with the Easter eggs they found. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#29. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #4.] Photo of a group of small children posing next to a cactus with the Easter eggs they found and a black puppy. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#30. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #5.] Another photo of a group of small children posing next to a cactus with the Easter eggs they found and a black puppy. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#31. [Easter Egg Hunt at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930, #6.] A woman holding a tiny white baby bunny so a little boy can pet it. From the Joan McManus scrapbook collection. We are 99% sure this photo was taken by Tony Burke. 
Image#32. [Instructor Don Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Sperry #1, ca. 1930.] 
Image#33. [Instructor Don Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Sperry #2, ca. 1930.] 
Image#34. [Two Young Women Playing Ping Pong Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1930.] 
Image#35. [Man and Woman Posing at Ping Pong Table, El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#36. [Two Women in Bathing Suits Playing Ping Pong Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1930.] 
Image#37. [Group of Young Women (Incl. Na Glee Nona Ba) Doing Puzzles on Ping Pong Table Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1930.] 
Image#38. [Group of Young Women Doing Puzzles on Ping Pong Table Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1930.] 
Image#39. [Overhead Shot of Na Glee Nona Ba Doing a Puzzle on a Table Surrounded by Cacti, El Mirador Grounds, ca. 1930.] 
Image#40. [Group Posing with Lawn Billiards Equipment, El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#41. [Group Playing Lawn Billiards with Tower in Background, El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#42. [Shirtless Man Posing with Knitted Bag (for Lawn Billiards?) over His Head, El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#43. [Man At Bat in Baseball Game, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#44. [El Mirador Hotel Athletic Instructor Neil Ashley Coaching Warren Pinney, Jr., and John (Miller?), ca. 1932.] 
Image#45. [Overhead of Young Women Doing Puzzles on El Mirador Lawn #1, ca. 1930.] 
Image#46. [Overhead of Young Women Doing Puzzles on El Mirador Lawn #2, ca. 1930.] 
Image#47. [Overhead of Young Women Doing Puzzles on El Mirador Lawn #3, ca. 1930.] 
Image#48. [Overhead of Young Women Doing Puzzles on El Mirador Lawn #4, ca. 1930.] 
Image#49. [Two Older Women Reading and Doing a Puzzle on El Mirador Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#50. [Person Riding the Bucking Bronco over El Mirador Pool, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#51. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams Posing Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#52. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#66. [Newsreel Crew and Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #1, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#67. [Newsreel Crew and Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #2, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#68. [Fred Cady, News Crew, and Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#69. [Demonstration? Swimmers in El Mirador Pool, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#70. [Olympians Mickey Riley and Georgia Coleman, and Other Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #1, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#71. [Olympians Mickey Riley and Georgia Coleman, and Other Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #2 (Overhead), ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#72. [Swimmers Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #3, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#73. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams Posing Next to El Mirador Pool #2, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#74. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool #2, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#75. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool #3, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#76. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool #4, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#77. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool #5, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#78. [Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Women’s Polo Teams in El Mirador Pool #6, ca. 1929 or ‘30.] 
Image#108. [Charles Greville (7th Earl of Warwick of England) and Actress Sally Blane?, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1933.] 
Image#109. [Tony Burke? in Pith Helmet and Unidentified Woman Posing, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#110. [Tony Burke and Townsend Netcher? Posing Next to Swimming Pool, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#111. [Tony Burke Holding Pith Helmet and Kate Smith? Posing Near Giant Hanging Jar, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#112. [Desert Painter Harry B. Wagoner, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#113. [Painting by Harry B. Wagoner, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#114. [(L-R) Fred Wallace?, Bess Wallace Truman, Harry S. Truman, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#115. [(L-R) Olympic Diver Georgia Coleman and Possibly Others from Los Angeles Athletic Club Women’s Polo Team #1, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#116. [(L-R) Olympic Diver Georgia Coleman and Possibly Others from Los Angeles Athletic Club Women’s Polo Team #2, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#117. [(L-R) Samuel Untermyer (Smiling), Capt. S.L. Hoffman (Big Hat), Na Glee Nona Ba (Navajo/Diné Woman), and Others, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1933.] 
Image#118. [Samuel Untermyer and Unidentified Woman Seated on Couch Swing, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1933.] 
Image#119. [Unidentified Toddler and Woman with El Mirador Hotel Tower Behind Them, ca. 1933.] 
Image#120. [Opera Baritone Lawrence Tibbett’s Twin Sons Lawrence, Jr. (L) and Richard (R), El Mirador Hotel Tower Behind Them, ca. 1930-1931.] 
Image#121. [Three Yet-to-Be-Identified Women and a Man Enjoying the El Mirador Hotel #1, ca. 1930.] 
Image#122. [Three Yet-to-Be-Identified Women and a Man Enjoying the El Mirador Hotel #2, ca. 1930.] 
Image#123. [Toddler Boy and Girl Posing with Puppy on El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#124. [Toddler Boy and Girl Walking with Lady, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
[Tony Burke and Two Men Feeding Fowl, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#126. [Toddler Boy with Black Puppy on Leash, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#127. [Woman Posing in Swim Suit or Sun Dress on El Mirador Hotel Lawn, ca. 1930.] 
Image#128. [Young Woman and Older One Admiring Something Off-Camera, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#129. [Young Woman On A Swing, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#130. [Woman Posing In Front of El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#131. [Two Smiling Women Posing, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#132. [Four Smiling Women Stop to Pose, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#133. [Three Women, Seated and Standing, El Mirador Hotel Tower Behind, ca. 1930.] 
Image#134. [Two Smiling Women Stop to Pose, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#135. [Woman Posing As She Gathers Wildflowers, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#136. [Man and Woman Posing Next to Cacti, El Mirador Hotel Tower in Background, ca. 1930.] 
Image#137. [Smiling Man Posing Among Cacti, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#138. [Five Men Posing in Higher Ranking Military Uniforms, El Mirador Hotel Tower in Background, ca. 1930.] 
Image#139. [Man and Woman Posing Among Cacti, El Mirador Hotel Tower in Background, ca. 1930.] 
Image#140. [Man and Two Women Stop to Pose, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#141. [Two Men Stop to Pose, El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#142. [Two Young Men Posing in Front of El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.] 
Image#143. [Three Adults and Two Little Girls Sitting Poolside at El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1930.]
With the exception of the first one, the above photos were taken by Tony Burke circa 1928 – 1933. Burke’s book, Palm Springs Why I Love You, is filled with photos he took while working as a publicist for the El Mirador. He sold many of his photos to newspaper syndicates, but it’s possible he or the hotel sold copies as souvenirs? Regardless, he took tons of photos promoting Palm Springs and the hotel. There are a few well-known people in here: Tony Burke himself, Harry and Bess Truman, Olympic swimmers Mickey Riley and Georgia Coleman, Samuel Untermyer, and desert painter Harry B. Wagoner. There are quite a few unidentified folks (and a few question marks next to possible names, if you want to help ID! Email us via the address at the bottom of the page with your suggestions.) The Palm Springs Historical Society has most of the famous people shot by Burke in their collection. We acquired these from a seller in 2025 and 2026.
Postcards | Mixed Subject
Postcard#1a. [1920s Postcard of Dirt Road and Palo Verde Trees – Front.] 
Postcard#1b. [1920s Postcard of Dirt Road and Palo Verde Trees – Back.] Handwritten note says, “this is typical of the main roads.” 
Postcard#2a. [Ca. 1950s Postcard Featuring Photo of Indio Date Festival Princesses Posing In Front of Shields Date Farm Sign – front.] 
Postcard#2b. [Ca. 1950s Postcard Featuring Photo of Indio Date Festival Princesses Posing In Front of Shields Date Farm Sign – back.] 
Postcard#3a. [“Joshua Palms on the Desert in Southern California” Postcard, ca. 1920s, – Front.] 
Postcard#3b. [“Joshua Palms on the Desert in Southern California” Postcard, ca. 1920s, – Back.] 
Postcard#4a. [“A Few Varieties of Desert Cacti” Postcard, ca. 1920s – Front.] *Warning* The racist name of one cacti has been blurred. 
Postcard#4b. [“A Few Varieties of Desert Cacti” Postcard, ca. 1920s – Back.] 
Postcard#5a. [Sonny Bono Illustration/”I Want You Babe” Postcard, 1988 – Front.] 
Postcard#5b. [Sonny Bono Illustration/”I Want You Babe” Postcard, 1988 – Back.] 
Postcard#6a. [Desert Inn Fashion Plaza, “Palm Springs, California,” Postcard, ca. 1980s – Front.] 
Postcard#6b. [Desert Inn Fashion Plaza, “Palm Springs, California,” Postcard, ca. 1980s – Back.] 
Postcard#7a. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – Cover.] 
Postcard#7b. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “Semi-Aerial of City Center.”] 
Postcard#7c. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “Dusk View of Palm Canyon Drive.”] 
Postcard#7d. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “Winter Golfing Capital of the World.”] 
Postcard#7e. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “Typical ‘Pool Side’ Resort Atmosphere.”] 
Postcard#7f. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “World-Famous Tennis Club Resort.”] 
Postcard#7g. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – “Typical View of Beautifully Scenic Surrounding Area.”] 
Postcard#7h. [“Color-Letter of Palm Springs, Calif.” Postcard Pack, Ca. 1950s – Back.] 
Postcard#8a. [“73-Court, The Oasis Hotel, Palm Springs, Cal,” ca. 1930s – Front.] 
Postcard#8b. [“73-Court, The Oasis Hotel, Palm Springs, Cal,” ca. 1930s – Back.] 
Postcard#9a. [“Open Air Dining Room, The Desert Inn, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1930s? – Front.] 
Postcard#9b. [“Open Air Dining Room, The Desert Inn, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1930s? – Back.] 
Postcard#10a. [“Palm Springs Travelodge,” ca. 1987 – Front.] 
Postcard#10b. [“Palm Springs Travel Lodge,” ca. 1987 – Back.] Handwritten note: “Dear Jan, Flew down here this a.m. Are staying at this motel. We just got out of the therapy pool. It felt so good. It’s a beautiful city — high mountains all around it. I promise to write more when I get home. Forever, John.” 
Postcard#11a. [“Bob Hope’s Palm Springs Home,” ca. 1997 – Front.] Caption reads: “The picturesque multimillion dollar home is located on a high ridge just southwest Palm Springs proper. It provides a majestic view of the whole area.” 
Postcard#11b. [“Bob Hope’s Palm Springs Home,” ca. 1997 – Back.”] Handwritten note: “But what’s it like inside? Sorry for delay in writing. Thanks for Xmas and Thanksgiving cards. How is Ohio? Your mom told you have a good job and will be staying in Chico at least a while longer. Are you flooded? I may finally go skiing this weekend. Not much here. I have been working a lot, went home for Xmas, came back, stayed home sick today, got a girlfriend, the usual. Hope all is well with you. Andy” 
Postcard#12a. [“Film Producer Darryl Zanuck’s home in Palm Springs,” ca. 1920s/30s – front.] 
Postcard#12b. [“Film Producer Darryl Zanuck’s home in Palm Springs,” ca. 1920s/30s – back.] 
Postcard#13a. [“Greetings from Palm Springs,” ca. 1980s – front.] 
Postcard#13b. [“Greetings from Palm Springs,” ca. 1980s – back.] Handwritten note: “Dear Aunt Lula, Hope all is cool with you! We’ve used our air every day 2. This card does not show the beauty which surrounds CC. Will write later. U-2. God blesses.” Name cut off. 
Postcard#14a. [“Del Tahquitz Hotel, Palm Springs, Calif.”, ca. 1950s – front.] 
Postcard#14b. [“Del Tahquitz Hotel, Palm Springs, Calif.”, ca. 1950s – back.] 
Postcard#15a. [“Continental Hotel, Palm Springs; Luxurious Apartment, Poolside”, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#15b. [“Continental Hotel, Palm Springs; Luxurious Apartment, Poolside”, ca. 1960s – back.] 
Postcard#16a. [“Cabazon, California”, ca. 1970s – front.] 
Postcard#16b. [“Cabazon, California”, ca. 1970s – back.] 
Postcard#17a. [“Yucca Palms”, ca. 1910s – front.] Handwritten note reads: “Isn’t this an artistic old plant? GB” 
Postcard#17b. [“Yucca Palms”, ca. 1910s – back.] 
Postcard#18a. [“Rossmore Hotel, Palm Springs”, ca. 1950s – front.] 
Postcard#18b. [“Rossmore Hotel, Palm Springs”, ca. 1950s – back.] Caption reads: “Rossmore Hotel, Palm Springs, California. Pool and inner patio where guests enjoy swimming, sun-bathing and relaxation. View of famed Mt. San Jacinto in background.” Handwritten note: “Hi The Lewis’.” 
Postcard#19a. [Motel 6, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#19b. Caption reads: “Serving… Nationwide! Motel 6 of Palm Springs, 595 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, Calif. 92262, Phone 714-327-2044, 125 Units, Pool, T.V.. Air Conditioned, Sambo’s Restaurant.” 
Postcard#20a. [Santos Catering and Restaurant, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#20b. [Santos Catering and Restaurant, ca. 1960s – back.] 
Postcard#21a. [Joe’s Italian Restaurant, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#21b. [Joe’s Italian Restaurant, ca. 1960s – back.] Handwritten note, 12-9-65, reads: “Hi: What an adorable angel on your Xmas card — 1st one to arrive! My, but you’re early! Well, they’re gradually getting the washes repaved, etc. It really was SOME flood. One foot water ran down the curb! Few more inches and would have spanned our yard & into the house. Sat up all night observing it and listening to the radio. Both in a concert at College on Sun. afternoon, then expect to drive toward L.A. for night and on to S.J. Mon. Keep well.” 
Postcard#22a. [El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#22b. [El Mirador Hotel, ca. 1960s – back.] Handwritten note 11-14-69, in Spanish, somewhat translated: “Martha: One more step to add to your card album, that is, not even saving them. I’m fine. I’ll wait for you to find all of them in the area. Send my best regards.” 
Postcard#23a. [“Post Office, Palm Springs, California” – front.] 
Postcard#23b. [“Post Office, Palm Springs, California” – back.] Handwritten note: “Dear Will & Beulah, The doctor told Mary to get out in the hot climate over the week — and so we are in Banning. We had had about enough sun and will drive to Palm Springs for a while before we go home.” Undecipherable signature. 
Postcard#24a. [Customers Waiting to Enter Louise’s Pantry – front.] 
Postcard#24b. [Customers Waiting to Enter Louise’s Pantry – back.] 
Postcard#25a. [College of the Desert Students Gathered Next To Fountain – front.] 
Postcard#25b. [College of the Desert Students Gathered Next To Fountain – back.] 
Postcard#26a. [The Alexander Apartment Hotel – front.] 
Postcard#26b. [The Alexander Apartment Hotel – back.] Handwritten note: “Room #4 (1982) and then a diagram of the hotel room and pool layout and where in which rooms they stayed in 1982 and 1984. 
Postcard#27a. [Del Tahquitz Hotel – front.] 
Postcard#27b. [Del Tahquitz Hotel – back. Handwritten note: “Nov 6, 1951. Hi Bill: It’s real swell out here. The hotel I’m working at is right in front of this card. How’s the old place going? Wish you could see Palm Springs, it’s really heaven. Give my regards to Guy. Frank” 
Postcard#28a. [Erawan Garden Hotel – front.] 
Postcard#28b. [Erawan Garden Hotel – back.] Handwritten note: “D & M, Hope you both are well. Liked the blast from the past with the Team O video. Triggered so many memories of that time 30 years ago. XO Dennis” 
Postcard#29a. [“Carolyn West, First winner, 1947,” ca. 1977 – front.] 
Postcard#29b. [“Carolyn West, First winner, 1947,” ca. 1977 – back.] 
Postcard#30a. [“Profile Lincoln’s Head, Palm Springs, California” – front.] 
Postcard#30b. [“Profile Lincoln’s Head, Palm Springs, California” – back.] 
Postcard#31a. [“1968 Humble National Convention” ca. March 1968 – front.] 
Postcard#31b. [“1968 Humble National Convention” ca. March 1968 – back.] Handwritten note: Dear Folks, We are having a nice 2 day visit at Palm Springs for the Humble convention. Love from Harold and Irene” 
Postcard#32a. [Billy Reed’s Restaurant, 20th Century – front.] 
Postcard#32b. [Billy Reed’s Restaurant, 20th Century – front.] 
Postcard#33a. [“Send Money! Palm Springs, California” ca. 1980s – front.] 
Postcard#33b. [“Send Money! Palm Springs, California” ca. 1980s – back.] 
Postcard#34a. [“Presidential 707 Jet at the Palm Springs Airport” ca. 1968 – front.] 
Postcard#34b. [“Presidential 707 Jet at the Palm Springs Airport” ca. 1968 – back.] 
Postcard#35a. [“Casa de Beverly Hotel Apartments, 296 So. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1939 – front.] 
Postcard#35b. [“Casa de Beverly Hotel Apartments, 296 So. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1939 – back.] Handwritten note: “1939 Joseph Miller, LA [?]” 
Postcard#36a. [“Palm Springs,” The Plaza Theater, ca. 1990s – front.] 
Postcard#36b. [“Palm Springs,” The Plaza Theater, ca. 1990s – back.] 
Postcard#37a. [Ramon Trailer Park, Inc., ca. 1950s/1960s – front.] 
Postcard#37b. [Ramon Trailer Park, Inc., ca. 1950s/1960s – back.] 
Postcard#38a. [“Museum of Ancient Wonders: Where Past Enlightens Present Guiding a Path to the Future,” ca. 2019 – front.] 
Postcard#38b [“Museum of Ancient Wonders: Where Past Enlightens Present Guiding a Path to the Future,” ca. 2019 – back.] 
Postcard#39a. [Smoke Tree Ranch Entrance, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#39b. [Smoke Tree Ranch Entrance, ca. 1960s – back.] 
Postcard#40a. [Community Church, ca. 1960s – front.] 
Postcard#40b. [Community Church, ca. 1960s – back.] Handwritten note: Dear Susan: I hope you are feeling better by now. Here are two puzzles. They should be easier than the Sunday big one! What did you do on Washington’s birthday? I hung out the flag. I wrote a Christmas poem to take to Pen Women meeting next time. I’m glad you wrote to Frances Lea. With love, Grandma E.” 
Postcard#41a. [“Looking North on Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1940s – front.] 
Postcard#41b. [“Looking North on Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1940s – back.] 
Postcard#42a. [“Bing Crosby’s Blue Sky,” ca. 1950s – front.] 
Postcard#42b. [“Bing Crosby’s Blue Sky,” ca. 1950s – back.] 
Postcard#43a. [“Palm Springs VillageFest,” ca. 2000 – front.] 
Postcard#43b. [“Palm Springs VillageFest,” ca. 2000 – back.] Handwritten note: “To: Jadan & Griffin King From: Grandma Ginny” 
Postcard#44a. [“Historical” Re Washingtonian Palms, ca. 1920s (orig)- front.] 
Postcard#44b. [“Historical” Re Washingtonian Palms, ca. 1920s (orig)- back.] 
Postcard#45a. [“Palm Springs Airstream Rally, 1958” – front.] 
Postcard#45b. [“Palm Springs Airstream Rally, 1958” – back.] 
Postcard#46a. [Chapel — Desert Christ Park, ca. 1950s – front.] 
Postcard#46b. [Chapel — Desert Christ Park, ca. 1950s – back.] 
Postcard#47a. [“Lazy Person’s Correspondence Card, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1950s – front.] 
Postcard#47b. [“Lazy Person’s Correspondence Card, Palm Springs, California,” ca. 1950s – back.] 
Postcard#48a. [“Palm Springs’ newest and most reasonable family and convention hotel…open all year,” ca. December 1973/ January 1974 – front.] 
Postcard#48b. [“Palm Springs’ newest and most reasonable family and convention hotel…open all year,” ca. December 1973/ January 1974 – back.] Handwritten note: “Hi, Here we are in Palm Springs, Cal. It is snowing and raining — they are not use to this weather. We may have to leave tomorrow unless the sun comes out. We had a grand time with Joan & family – but it also turned very cold there. Tommy thinks we should go on to Hawaii. We are suppose to go from here to Las Vegas — they also had snow two days ago. Sam, Thelma & Tommy” 
Postcard#49a. [“Sculptors III Gallerie,” ca. early 1980s – front.] 
Postcard#49b. [“Sculptors III Gallerie,” ca. early 1980s – back.]
Music & Ephemera
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Object#33. [Palm Springs In Living Color Souvenir Booklet, 1956.]
Brochures/Newsletters, ETC.
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The Happy Wanderers Maps
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Written by Slim Barnard. About “Hubcap Willie” McDavid: He lived outside Palm Springs (probably the Whitewater area?) and sold found hubcaps and bottles he gathered in Banning. The article in Life below was in a special issue about how Americans spend money. See also this article by local, Ann Japenga, about illustrator Howard Burke!
3D Objects
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