SDHS Homepage

Photos from San Diego's Past
Timeline of San Diego History
People Who Made San Diego
Teachers, Parents, Students
Journal
Books
Books, maps, documents
Books, maps, documents, photos, postcards, art, clothing, artifacts
Books, videos and more
Postcard Tour, History

Mission, Staff, BoardGiving for the future!MembershipVolunteerMuseum LocationsCurrent Museum Exhibits

Journal cover-Mission San Diego de Alcala c 1850 by H.M.T. Powell
The Journal of San Diego History
Winter 1986, Volume 32, Number 1
Contents of This Issue

John Holt: A Case of Contrasts

John Holt at his desk  
John Holt at his desk, July 20, 1932. His talent for courtroom theatrics helped plead his cases. Impeccably dressed,
Holt wore a different suit each day in court.


John Holt  

Holt in action, February 10, 1942.
Not many of his peers could match
his ability to think quickly on his feet.


John Holt  
Holt demonstrates one of his
many courtroom exhibits.


Back to the article: John Holt: A Case of Contrasts


Search Site | Site Outline

SDHS homepage
SDHS