Katherine Stubergh running the O.H. Stubergh wax figure manufacturing plant in Los Angeles, California She makes wax figures. Women work in the wax mannequin plant, creating a mold using live blast technique (mold casting material being applied to live subject on table). Several wax figures in view. Female and male wax figures created by Katherine, including wax figure heads of Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes.
People win big sweepstakes in New York City, United States. A couple stands with their dog. They are interviewed after they win the sweepstakes prize. A woman sits on a chair and gives an interview after she wins the prize. She talks about her happiness. A couple is interviewed after winning the sweepstakes prize.
An anti-aircraft automobile is tested in Rahway, New Jersey. The automobile, designed by Preston Tucker, and known as the Tucker Armored Combat Car, is tested on a hilly terrain. It features a power operated gun turret known as the Tucker Turret. The vehicle carries three machine guns and a rapid-fire one pounder.
A mechanical sugar cane cutter is demonstrated in New Roads, Louisiana. Men and women work in sugar cane fields. African Americans work in the field. Men stand in a group. The mechanical sugar cane cutter moves in the field.
A rodeo held for sick and crippled children in New York City, United States, during the Great Depression. Children admitted in the Bellevue Hospital watch the event. They ride horses. Several crippled children touch the horses. Children in the wheelchairs. A child with leg braces sits with his crutches kept at his side (possibly polio). Roping and trick riding show is organized for the children.
Subcommittee meeting of U.S. House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAC), in Los Angeles, California. A witness, Johannes (Hanns) Eisler, is sworn in, flanked by his two attorneys. Mr. Eisler reads a statement. He says that he is being prevented from earning a living. He is separated from the Hollywood film industry, accused of being a communist Soviet Agent. He asks that his attorneys be permitted to cross-examine any witnesses who may testify about him, and refers to such privilege being extended by Congressional committees to Howard Hughes and Wendell Wilkie.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.