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Member Peter Janss was selected as the exclusive sales agent for the new town of Owensmouth, now known as Canoga Park. His sales efforts included full orchestras, dancers, and airplane vs motor car races. Janss and his family were also responsible for other developments in the area including Thousand Oaks, Holmby Hills, and Westwood. Peter Janss convinced the University of California to establish a Westwood campus to which he donated 385 acres. 

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Barney Oldfield was a pioneering American race car driver who gained fame as the first driver to reach 60 miles per hour on a public road and earned the title “King of the Dirt Track.” Jonathan Club member Eddie Maier owned a car that Oldfield drove in a promotional race for member Peter Janss. 

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The Little Rascals, originally known as Our Gang, was a popular comedy series created by Jonathan Club member Hal Roach in the 1920s. The series followed a group of children from various backgrounds as they navigated everyday adventures with humor, clever schemes, and heartfelt friendships. Iconic characters like Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, and Buckwheat made the show a beloved classic in American entertainment.

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A 1906 map of oil wells in Los Angeles highlights the region's rapid transformation due to the burgeoning oil industry. This detailed map showcases the numerous oil fields and drilling sites that played a pivotal role in the city’s economic development. As one of the first major oil-producing areas in the U.S., it attracted workers, investors, and entrepreneurs, fueling the city's growth and modernization.

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A promotional photograph for After the Thin Man (1936), directed by member W.S. Van Dyke, features the iconic duo Myrna Loy and William Powell alongside their beloved terrier, Asta. This charming image captures the chemistry between Loy and Powell, who reprised their roles as the sophisticated couple Nora and Nick Charles in this delightful sequel to The Thin Man. The film, renowned for its witty dialogue and engaging mystery, solidified the trio's status as one of classic Hollywood's most memorable ensembles.

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Laurel & Hardy: A Chump at Oxford (1940) is a classic comedy film where the iconic duo, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, enroll at Oxford University, leading to a series of humorous misadventures. The film features their signature slapstick humor, wit, and charm as they unintentionally become the center of attention. Directed by Jonathan Club member Hal Roach, the movie's memorable gags and lighthearted plot help solidify it as one of the greatest comedies in cinematic history.

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Geronimo was a renowned Apache leader and warrior who was celebrated for his fierce resistance to the U.S. government and settlers during the late 19th century. Geronimo led his people in numerous battles against Mexican and American forces. Jonathan Club member Major General Henry Ware Lawton led the troop which captured Geronimo and his band in Mexico in 1886. For this, Lawton was presented a rifle by Lieutenant George E. Albee. This rifle later sold for $1.2 million.