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October 16, 2020

Beautiful Studio Portrait Photos of a Young Woman in the 1940s and ’50s

A set of beautiful photos was found by mj aux that show portrait of young woman who was believed to be Elsie Jean (Rush) Williams after his searching in Ancestry. These photos were taken by several photographers at studios in California in the 1940s and 1950s.

Studio portrait of Elsie Jean (Rush) Williams in the 1940s

Elsie Jean (Rush) Williams was born in 1927 in Los Angeles, attended Los Angeles High School (class of 1946), and was proud to be a member of Pi Beta Phi at USC.

Jean was a lovely and energetic woman involved in lots of activities and organizations over many years including DAR, Silver Spoons, National Charity League, Assistance League, Laderians of Knox Presbyterian Church, and Malibu Orchid Society.

Jean married Barton Williams on July 17, 1954. She passed away on March 5, 2012 at age 84 on Balboa Island, CA, shortly after relocating from her home of over 50 years in Ladera Heights (Los Angeles).

Studio portrait of Elsie Jean (Rush) Williams in the 1940s
Studio portrait of Elsie Jean (Rush) Williams in the 1940s
Photo by Jack Barsby, 4358 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, California
Photo by Jack Barsby, 4358 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, California
Photo by Jack Barsby, 4358 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, California
Photo by Jack Barsby, 4358 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, California
Photo by Jack Barsby, 4358 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, California
Written on back "1946". Photo by Brisgaloff, Hollywood, California
Written on back "1946". Photo by Brisgaloff, Hollywood, California
Jean and Barton Williams wedding reception, July 17, 1954 
Studio portrait of Jean in the 1950s
Studio portrait of Jean in the 1950s

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