2007.1.342

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1950
10 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE
(25.40 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE)
Oakland Tribune Collection, Oakland Museum of California, gift of ANG Newspapers
2007.1.342

Ann Miller & Pete Van Benschoten He work in the valley B.J.





From "Miller, Ann Actress Is Mrs. Reese L. Milner" folder. From caption on back of photograph: "Movie Star Ann Miller and Pete Van Benschoten, Squaw Valley employee, alight at the top of the long ski lift. Soon they were skiming down 9000-foot Squaw Mountain. The Hollywood dancing star was only one of many movie celebrities who added glamor to the new resort's opening." Photograph of Ann Miller and Pete Van Benschoten sitting together on a ski lift. Both of them wear heavy jackets, hoods and thick gloves. Van Benschoten is holding another jacket in his hand.

Used: Oakland Tribune

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