Opening session for the 40th NAACP Convention took place at the Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Ave., in South Central Los Angeles. Norman F. Marsh designed the building along with black architect Paul R. Williams. The church has figured prominently in the African-American civil rights movement

Held in the outdoor Hollywood Bowl and included a musical program by the Los Angeles County Band and local church choirs

Eighteen attendees of the 40th NAACP Convention pose for a group portrait. Standing on the far right may be NAACP Baltimore President Dr. Lillie May Carroll Jackson.

Los Angeles area churches served as many of the venues for conference meetings, services and events during the five-day convention

Unidentified church basement used as a venue during the 40th annual NAACP conference, which drew some 500 delegates from all over the country, representing more than 40 states