In preparation for the Calvary Ball on April 10, 1942 in the gardens of The Desert Inn, publicity shots were taken with actress Shirley Temple and officers at the Field Club.
Explore Palm Springs: Early Push for Women
Thomas O'Donnell recognized early that Palm Springs was founded by women
Thomas O’Donnell took the Palm Springs Women’s Golf Tournament in 1938 to recognize the accomplishments of women in city history.
Palm Springs Movie Magic on Display
Vintage movie posters illuminate the love affair between Hollywood and Palm Springs at a special event hosted by ACME House Company at The Five Hundred building
The connection between Palm Springs and Hollywood through Jim Cook’s vintage movie poster collection are on view at The Five Hundred building in Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: City Election Day 1940
Lack of interest forces candidates to look for votes at Desert Circus
The Palm Springs City Council election held on Tuesday, April 9, 1940 took a back seat because of the distracting influence of the Desert Circus.
Explore Palm Springs: Nancy and Ronald Reagan
The couple have been frequent visitors to the desert
Governor Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan were frequent visitors to the desert, including a dedication of the Martin Sinatra Education Center in January 1971.
Explore Palm Springs: Desert Circus Parade
To give the parade a circus feel, rubber-inflated animals and rubber clown heads were pulled down the parade route
The Desert Circus Parade became one of the most popular in Palm Springs featuring gigantic, strange laugh-provoking creatures.
Explore Palm Springs: The Dunes Club
Casino club owner bought property bordered on the north by Ramon Road
In February 1936, property was purchased one-half mile from the Dunes Club in Cathedral City and extended all of the way to Ramon Road on the north.
Explore Palm Springs: Mounted Police Rodeo
One of the highlights of the annual Palm Springs Mounted Police Rodeo was a performance by Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Montie Montana.
Explore Palm Springs: Desert Riders
Social group expands to creating trails still in use today in Greater Palm Springs
The Desert Riders first formed in 1931 as a social group in Palm Springs, but later added creating trails that are still in use today.
Explore Palm Springs: Things to Do in January 1940
Women trio headlined tennis tourney field led by title holder Alice Marble
In January 1940, Palm Springs didn’t have a film festival but a high calber tennis tournament featuring Miss Marble.