From 1920 to 1926, Amos L. Beaty was the president of Texaco. In 1926 he was elected vice-president of the American Petroleum Institute; in 1931 he was elected president of the organization. It is possible that this image was taken in Mr. Beaty's hotel room while in Los Angeles for an American Petroleum Institute convention or meeting in 1932.
Visit to Los Angeles reported in: “China study aid lauded: praise accorded college work. Economic mission member here on way east to report findings,” Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1935: A1.
Richard H. Grant seated in a chair on a sidewalk outside of a house. Grant was a salesman for Chevrolet Automobiles, and worked as Vice President of Sales for General Motors.
Dr. Charles Strub stands outdoors with the Santa Anita Racetrack behind him. He is wearing a three piece suit with a striped tie and a light-colored handkerchief tucked into his jacket pocket. The San Gabriel Mountains can be seen behind the racetrack.
Photograph cropped and published in the article: "Shipping News and Activities at the Los Angeles Harbor: Visitor Boosts for Philippines," Los Angeles Times, 10 May, 1930: 9.
Possibly related to the article “Many Prominent Exposition Visitors From All Parts of Nation at Coronado: San Diego Fair's President Gives Dinner for Noted Folk.” Los Angeles Times, 19 Sept. 1935.