Waddingham, Francis

Biography / Administrative History

Francis Waddingham taught physics and photography at Westchester High School, Los Angeles, Calif. (1950-1980). His wife, Gladys, taught foreign languages at Inglewood, Calif. High School. Both were active in southern California and state historical societies. Francis Waddingham used his skills as a photographer to document their interest in California hotels, scenery and early buildings. Francis and Gladys Waddingham gave frequent slide lectures to local historical and service organizations.

From the guide to the Waddingham slide collection and papers, 1950-1980, (University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Dept. of Special Collections)