December 1955 . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 76-78, [120055-123155] . 1200 negatives (estimate)
Fog and storm clouds over San Francisco (cityscapes) [12-00-55, 6 negatives]
Caryl Chessman death penalty case [12-00-55 - 12-08-55, ca. 20 negatives]
Trial -- Caryl Chessman (December 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 76, [12-00-55.14] . 4 negatives
Defendant Caryl Chessman, with hands in chains and accompanied by guards, stands near elevator in unidentified building [courthouse?].
Trial -- Caryl Chessman -- California State Prison at San Quentin (December 08, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 77, [12-08-55.06] . 4 negatives
Guard holds chain to defendant Caryl Chessman's hands as he leads him to automobile. Caryl Chessman sits with guard in car on way to court.
Trial -- Caryl Chessman -- Post Office Building (December 08, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 77, [12-08-55.07] . 1 negative
Guard escorts defendant Caryl Chessman from the elevator to the basement, enroute to automobile awaiting them for a return trip to the California State Prison at San Quentin.
Stevenson for President campaign conference (Edmund G. Brown, Alan Cranston, Roger Kent) [12-02-55, 2 negatives]
Campaign Conference -- Democratic Party -- Fairmont Hotel (December 02, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 77, [12-02-55.02] . 2 negatives
Chairman Roger Kent of the Democratic State Convention, William H. Orrick Jr., and State Senator James Cobey speak from podium at conference in support of presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson of the Democratic Party. Alan Cranston stands with Mrs. Edmond H. Heller, of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General Edmund G. [Pat] Brown.
First Japanese war bride to become an American citizen [12-13-55, 2 negatives]
US Citizenship -- Japanese War Bride -- Post Office Building (December 13, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 77, [12-13-55.11] . 2 negatives
Major Sergeant Frederick H. Katz kneels next to children Alice, Linda, Susan, and Fred, and Mrs. Frederick Katz, the first war bride from Japan to become a US citizen.
Cerebral palsy victim paints with toes at Handicapped Center at Fleishhacker Pool (disabled persons) [12-13-55, 6 negatives]
Press conference and reception for Ambassador Romuald Spasowski of Poland [12-13-55 - 12-14-55, 8 negatives]
Grace Cathedral metal roof skinned off [12-19-55, 2 negatives]
Christmas party with Consul General Dr. Young Han Choo of Korea [12-20-55, 2 negatives]
Christmas Party -- Consul General Dr. Young Han Choo -- Arthur Murray (December 20, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 77, [12-20-55.08] . 2 negatives
Lynn Killer and Gloria LaVey, instructors at Arthur Murray Studios, stand with Young Han Choo, who is at the party to receive clothing for Korean children.
Dangerous intersections (cityscapes) [12-29-55, 6 negatives]
Dangerous Intersections -- San Francisco (December 29, 1955) . BANC PIC 1959.010--NEG, Part 3, Box 78, [12-29-55.14] . 6 negatives
Above ground views of pedestrians at Broadway and Columbus streets (in North Beach) ignoring red lights and crossing against the traffic. Motorist ignores "no left turn" sign. Pedestrian who crossed against the light sits stranded in intersection because motorists refuse to stop on green light (transportation, neighborhood).