BING CROSBY OVERPAID?

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In the Big Band Era memorabilia of trumpet player Ralph Muzzillo Sr., was this priceless "payroll" document for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra  for January 20th. 1928. Each employee signed for his check (or, perhaps cash.) Among the signatures for their work at the Mosque Theatre in Newark, New Jersey were some of the greatest musical entertainers of the time: Bix Biederbecke trumpet, Bing Crosy vocalist, Jimmy Dorsey saxophone, and the great classical composer Ferde Grofe arranger. Ralph Muzzillo Sr. lived in Encino and spent his last years in Tarzana.

Jan. 20 to 28, 1928  Payroll for the Paul Whitman Orchestra.

Courtesy of Ralph Muzzillo Jr. 2013

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley Library - Entertainment Industry History

Note: Make sure that you double check on this image to enlarge it. Each name on this payroll deserves to be researched, since they may well be the founding fathers of American big band era jazz.

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CHATSWORTH FARM 1928

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These images of 1928 Chatsworth were likely taken on the Schlepler ranch property. Photos are a gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2013.  (click on images to enlarge them)

 Note: farmhouse hidden in the trees to the right.

GREAT OLD PICTURES OF BURBANK

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These pictures are from a 1978 newspaper insert special entitled Historical Trails, Journals thought Burbank's Past. The paper was donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gary Fredburg in 2013.

 Dr. David Burbank DDS - Founder of the City of Burbank

 Looking north on San Fernando Road, where the "Golden Mall" now stands. 1927

The Burbank Police Department 1921 - 1922  

Left to right Officer Bill Gates, Judge Crawford, Officers George Marygold and Ulya Kyle - and, Police Chief George Cole.

   Burbank Fire Department late 1930s

1928 Burbank Fire Department

 

 Between 1910 to 1920 - Moreland Truck Factory - Burbank

 James "Big Jim" Jeffries - 1899 World Heavyweight Champion 

Jefferies lived and trained in Burbank from 1904 until his death in March 1953 (click on image to enlarge - DUCK!)

Carriages parked at Luttge Store c. 1900 

Now where Orange Grove and San Fernando Road meet.

JACK DEMPSEY 1914 - DEMPSEY AND BUSTER KEATON 1928

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The task of identifying artifacts and photographs given to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley will always be a significant part of our Community's responsibility.  How and where do objects fit into the history of our valley?  

Here are three photographs recently added to The Museum's archives, yet to be fully vetted. Become a Museum sleuth today.  Volunteer and join The Museum of the San Fernando Valley Associates. Call 1 (818) 347-9665 and you'll be invited to the Associates' upcoming meetings. 

Jack Dempsey c. 1914 by Lehrfoto Studio in Victor, Colorado when he was still being called Kid Blackie. (click on image to enlarge it.)  Photo 5045

Beloved American comic Buster Keaton (left) with Jack Demsey the boxer. Other two men not yet identified.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY GOLF IN 1928

2009 - The Year of Valley History

Golf in the San Fernando Valley - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - Book gift to The Museum from Gary Fredburg 2008

In 1929 the Security Trust and Savings Bank printed a soft bound promotional book called, La Reina - Los Angeles in Three Centuries. This image of a golf course in 1928 was one of the few pictures of the San Fernando Valley included in it.

Your Museum needs volunteers to help us amass the history of sports in the Valley. Interested? Call 1 (818) 347-9665 or, mention sports or other areas of interest to your tour guide at this Saturday's walking tour of historic North Hollywood.

The San Fernando Valley, in the heart of the Creative Capital of the World, deserves a great Museum of history and culture.