One b/w negative of award ceremony with man placing hat or crown on woman with other people watching inside building, probably church. American flag is seen at far right.
Client name: Lewis, John J., Reverend
Original Baynard index card reads: “Rev. Lewis / no 1896 / 2 – 8×10 size [flash photos]”
Newsclipping in Baynard collection (author not identified) shows copy of photo with caption as: “DR. GEORGE A. WARMER AND MRS. ETHEL HULLABY / …being crowned as Who’s Who in San Diego”. Headline of newsclipping reads: “St. Paul Contest Ends Successfully”. Main text of newsclipping reads: “The Who’s Who contest at St. Paul Methodist Church culminated in the crowning of Mrs. Ethel Hullaby as Who’s Who in San Diego. Dr. George A. Warmer presided at the ceremony. / Mrs. Hullaby received this honor for raising the largest sum of money for the proposed community center. Dr. Myron Insko, executive secretary of Goodwill Industries, presented Mrs. Hullaby with a double fox fur for her outstanding service. / St. Paul Church was established about three years ago. Under the leadership of the Rev. John J. Lewis, the congregation has purchased and paid for a church and parsonage valued at $31,000. / The Who’s Who contest was held to raise money to establish a community center and educational unit. Last Sunday approximately $3000 was raised for this purpose.