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A pereson jumps over a large fire pit, with a man and a child waiting their turns in the background.
Three women fill small jars with homemade kumquat jam.
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Demonstraters wave pictures of the 45th US president and admire his supposed toughness against Iran.
A couple have their photo taken with four stiltwalkers. The stiltwalkers are wearing costumes that represent the characters traditonally associated with Nowruz: (from left to right): ??? , "Naneh Sarma," "Haji Firouz," and "Amoo Nowruz."
A a young boy in a paisley vest and traditionally-designed hat photographs a young girl and a woman in traditional costumes next to the haft-seen table.
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Two stiltwalkers in "Amoo Nowruz" and "Haji Firouz" costumes stand among the attendeess of the Farhang Foundation's Nowruz celebration.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. Three riders in front of Elephant Feet, a rock structure near Red Lake, Arizona.
Several attendees, including women in traditional costumes, stand, talk, or take photos near the Haft-seen table.
A women pours spoonfulls of hot sohan asali on a foil spread on the kitchen counter, as another woman tops them with ground pistachio.
The Nowruz Bazaar brings together several generations of the Iranian American community who socialize and purchase goods conventionally used in Nowruz celebrations.
Congregants of IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America) light candles which is a conventional practice as part of Shia mourning rituals to commemorate the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Women stir the mixture of toasted flour and butter on the stove to prevent it from burning and getting bitter.
A congregant of al-Zahrah Mosque videotapes his fellow congregants practicing a Shia mourning ritual, a procession in commemoration of Imam Hossein who was assassinated in 680 AD in contemporary Iraq.
Visitors dance and clap to the music performed in the Nowruz Bazaar.
A small photo center in Westwood that caters to Iranian customers. The large farsi sign reads: (in large font) passport photo, (in small font) visa photo, green card photo, citizenship photo. T The small sign to the left advertises immigration…
Pars book and publishing window at Westwood. Two books with photos of the former Shah and queen are among the Farsi poetry books and novles on display.
A panorama view of Main Street in Logan in 1920 from First North to First South, looking Northwest. A U.I.C. train can be seen in the center of the photo. The Logan Tabernacle can be seen on the right, the Thatcher Bros. Bank is in the center-left,…
Pamphlets and flyers in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Two racks of colorful outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz kick-off event. The blue outfit closest to the camera has a $135 price tag.
A man standing on the large outdoor stage of Alzahra mosque sings a song in praise of the 12th Shia Imam. The stage is decorated with green and cream-colored fabric, pink and white flower, and a huge wooden sign that reads [in Arabic] "Piece be upon…
Another view of the Union Pacific Railroad's Oregon Short Line Station in Logan. This station was shared with the Union Pacific by the Logan Rapid Transit Company, the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway Company, and the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad until…
The Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway depot in Logan, Utah sometime before the company was reincorporated as the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad in 1919. The O.L.I. was established in 1915, so this photo was likely taken between then and 1919. This brick…
A sample page of the "Daily Abstract of Local Waybills Received" by the Providence Station of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway in March, 1918. These bills provide information regarding the type of freight, its place of origin, its weight, and cost…
A sample page of the "Daily Abstract of Local Waybills Received" by the Providence Station of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway on April 29, 1918. These bills provide information regarding the type of freight, its place of origin, its weight, and…
A sample page of the "Daily Abstract of Local Waybills Received" by the Providence Station of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway on April 27, 1918. These bills provide information regarding the type of freight, its place of origin, its weight, and…
A sample page of the "Daily Abstract of Local Waybills Received" by the Providence Station of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway on April 27, 1918. These bills provide information regarding the type of freight, its place of origin, its weight, and…
A sample page of the "Daily Abstract of Local Waybills Received" by the Providence Station of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway on April 22, 1918. These bills provide information regarding the type of freight, its place of origin, its weight, and…
The Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway #508 engine and passenger car travel along their route. Houses can be seen behind the fence to the right, but the location of the photo is not documented.
Shipping orders from the Providence Station record the relationships that businesses and individuals in Providence had with other parts of Utah and the United States. This shipping order, on behalf of the Theurer Brothers Grocery Store, is for 25…
Shipping orders from the Providence Station record the relationships that businesses and individuals in Providence had with other parts of Utah and the United States. This shipping order, on behalf of the Utah Fruit Exchange, is for "Bulk Apples" to…
Shipping orders from the Providence Station record the relationships that businesses and individuals in Providence had with other parts of Utah and the United States. This shipping order, on behalf of the Hansen Livestock & Feed Co., is for 20 sacks…
Shipping orders from the Providence Station record the relationships that businesses and individuals in Providence had with other parts of Utah and the United States. This shipping order, on behalf of Anton Kohler, is for a wheelbarrow, three bundles…
A Passenger's Check, No. 9446, dated to June 19, 1918 showing the cost for a passenger traveling from Logan, Utah to Providence, Utah. Additional information is included on the reverse side, but damage to the document covers some of the…
A Baggage Claim Ticket, No. A 43489 issued by the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway in 1918. This ticket is for a passenger traveling from Ogden, Utah to Providence, Utah. The reverse side of the ticket explains how to use the ticket for stations where…
A Baggage Claim Ticket, No. A 41538 issued by the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway in 1918. This ticket is for a passenger traveling from Brigham City, Utah to Providence, Utah. The reverse side of the ticket explains how to use the ticket for stations…
A Baggage Claim Ticket, No. A 40138 issued by the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway in 1918. This ticket is for a passenger traveling from Deweyville, Utah to Providence, Utah. The reverse side of the ticket explains how to use the ticket for stations…
The crowd at the Nowruz celebration, hosted by Farhang Foundation at UCLA's Dickson Court.
Barbies and Ken Dolls in traditional clothing make an appearance on the haft-seen table. Two framed paintings depicting women from the Qajar period hanf above the dolls.
Secretary Nelson from the Agricultural College of Utah responded to the letter from the O.L.I. regarding new ticket prices and tariff restrictions. His letter on September 12, 1917 confirmed the school's reception of the notification and enclosed the…
On November 24, 1917, Secretary Nelson wrote this letter to the O.L.I. regarding holiday and weekend rates for students who leave Logan and wish to return on Sunday evenings. The current tariff restrictions prevented students from being able to take…
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A Navajo women and children weaving a rug somewhere in Northern Arizona
Mugs, decorative plates, and candles for sale at the Nowruz expo in hotel Irvine. Items are decorated with Persian poetry or images and symbols popularly associated with the Iranian culture (such as the farvahar symbol).
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. This photograph shows what Zane Grey describes as the "Moki Village" (referring to the Spanish name Moqui for the…