Poet's Corner | Librarian, Huntington Library 1975

Librarian Daniel Woodward seated in office at Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., 1975. He examines some of materials acquired, including manuscripts and letters, of 20th-century U.S. poet Wallace Stevens.

DIVORCED! Elvis & Priscilla | Santa Monica, 1973

DISSOLVED--Elvis and Priscilla Presley leaving courtroom after divorce hearing in Santa Monica, California, 1973. Dissolution of marriage was granted to Presley by Superior Judge Laurence J. Rittenbrand.

Teenagers in Boy Watcher Glasses | Cali 1965

Two teenagers modeling "Boy Watcher" glasses, California, 1965.

DOUBLE DUTY-Sue Manders, right, and Lynn Grossman try out the new "Boy Watcher" glasses that may look like an outer space accessory but in reality double as a hair retainer and "specs" that let a girl stare discreetly at any young man.

Demonstration Heist Sunglasses in Beverly Hills, 1970

Beverly Hills police officer posing as a bank robber for a bank employee training program, 1970.

Sunset Strip Hitchhikers: Los Angeles, 1966

Three youths hitchhiking on the Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, California, 1966.

Love is Like a Mirror: Lilly in 1948

Model Lilly Fernandez, wearing a pair of mirrored sunglasses. Photographed by Martha Holmes, Feburary, 1948.

Burt Lancaster at the 1959 World Series

Actor Burt Lancaster wearing sunglasses, watching the 3rd game of the 1959 World Series. Photographed by Grey Villet, October of 1959. The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two.

Frank Zizzo Testifies: June 1959

Gambler Frank Zizzo testifying before Senate Rackets Committee on organized crime and mafia operations. Photographed by Ed Clark in June, 1959.

She was Nice to Mice: Ally Sheedy in 1975

Alexandra Sheedy, at right, the 13-year-old author of the book, "She Was Nice to Mice," stands with her mother, Charlotte Sheedy, who is also her agent. Los Angeles, 1975.

Super Agent Azoff | Los Angeles, 1976

Irving Azoff, music industry executive and band manager, 1976.

Calculator's Anyone? Geek Girls of 1974

Martha Jordan and Mae Westbrook displaying an array of pocket calculators from their store, Electronic Emporium, in West Hollywood, 1974.

Sophisticated Science: Wire-rim Rounds with Saddle Bridge on Young Man Circa 1920

Scientific experiments at the California Institute of Technology in the late 1920s and early 1930s. This view shows a young man holding a scientific instrument while the other man looks on.

Young Scientist in Black Horn Rounds Circa 1920

Scientific experiments at the California Institute of Technology in the late 1920s and early 1930s. This view shows a man looking into an eyepiece connected to a small white cylinder.

Hollywood Vice Queen Brenda Allen Part 2 | LA Superior Court, 1948

Lana Turner Testifies | Los Angeles, 1958

Lana leaves the courtroom after testifying at Johnny Stompanato's murder trial.

Lana Turner sitting in what appears to be a courtroom chair. She appears to be crying. She has a handkerchief in her hand and her head is bent down toward it.

Sal Mineo at the Tate Trial | Los Angeles, 1970

Actor Sal Mineo is searched by sheriff's deputy August 3, 1970, outside the courtroom where the Tate murder trial is in progress. He was a spectator.

"Ethel" at the Hollywood Market | Los Angeles

A woman identified as "Ethel", can be seen standing outside of the Hollywood Market, holding a paper shopping bag. Hollywood Market was located at 6561-6565 Hollywood Boulevard, but has since been demolished.

Vintage Optical Department Part 2 | Los Angeles

Man is in the optical department at the Reliable Pharmacy, believed to be located at the corner of Pico and Robertson Boulevards. The store window promotes the available optometry, jewelry and watch repairing services. In the background cars are seen parked on the street and numerous clocks are seen in a display case in the foreground.

Carmine Stompanato | Los Angeles, 1958

Mickey Cohen was a gangster with whom Johnny Stompanato was connected. Mickey Cohen swore vengeance and urged Carmine to demand a complete investigation into Johnny's death. Carmine Stompanato had a long meeting with Police Chief Anderson before his brother's funeral.

Hollywood Vice Queen Brenda Allen | LA Superior Court, 1948

Brenda Allen is shown with sunglasses and a netted hat as she sits in court. She faced Superior Judge William R. McKay who wanted to bring Ms. Allen face-to-face with policewoman Audre Davis. He had hoped to remove Brenda from jail on the grounds that Ms. Davis had given false testimony during the trial. The policewoman failed to show up on this day.

Early Magnifier Reading Glasses | Los Angeles

Vintage Optical Department | Los Angeles

A woman consults with a Reliable Pharmacy staff member about a pair of glasses. Advertisements for eyewear are visible in the background. Store location is believed to be at the corner of Pico and Robertson Boulevards.

Leopard Fur Sunglasses

Model June Pickney sporting leopard fur coat & huge leopard fur rimmed sunglasses, Chicago, 1960. Photographed by Stan Wayman.

Carole Lombard in Shooting Glasses

Actress Carol Lombard wearing sunglasses for skeet shooting at gun club in Santa Moncia. Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE (1938).

Sixties Mod Eyewear | Black & White

Sophia Loren Circa 1960