Newspapers were always on the lookout for cute photos of little kids.Borrego Springs, in 1938.American Legion convention.Newspapers and magazines were also happy to have “pretty gal” photos, and Bishop contributed his share. Here are some bathing beauties of the 1920s.
Marjorie Wilson dances the Charleston on Mission Beach. March 9, 1926.
Gay Cowie, Miss San Diego 1956.
Reverend and Mrs. Orno Tyler on their 50th anniversary in 1953. Harry writes: “I made some prints for Rev. Tyler in 1923. Accidentally overcharged him $1.50. Wanted to refund it but the Rev said, ‘Never mind Harry, I’ll want some more prints some day and you can give me the credit then’. Thirty years later, the Reverend and Mrs. Tyler celebrated their golden anniversary and I took a picture of them for the paper. When the Rev ordered some copies, I dutifully deducted the $1.50, and gave him an extra print as ‘interest’.”The 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition.Louise Heathman, Miss San Diego of 1927.Joan Hammett, who wrote to Harry “I just want to take the time to thank you for the way you treat your subjects. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness.”
