Genre: cellulose nitrate film / Location: Los Angeles (Calif.) / Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection / Subject: Legal - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Walter E. Carr, district director of immigration, Los Angeles, 1925

Description:: This photograph, cropped, appears with Los Angeles Times article, "Carr Takes Former Job, Immigration Director Back in Post Here as Duties of Office Increase," December 27, 1934.
Date Created:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Actress Betty Boyd probably at the time she divorced Charles Henry Over, Jr., Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Actress Betty Boyd, probably in 1934 when and Charles Henry Over, Jr. were divorced.
Date Created:: [circa 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, 2 filmstrip images, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Robert S. James' real name was Major Raymond Lisenba. He was known as Robert S. James during his marriage to Mary Emma Busch James and at the time of her death in 1935, and, after her murder by rattlesnake bite and drowning, as "Rattlesnake James."
Date Created:: June 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Judge Frank S. Forbes, Los Angeles, circa 1919-1927

Description:: Judge Frank S. Forbes seated in a leather chair at his desk
Date Created:: [circa 1919-1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Letter from murder victim Fay Sudow to Fred Allen (Alfred W. Allen), 1920

Description:: Text reads: Dear Mr. Allen. I received your letter. And have left for Cal. the roads are dreadfully bad and I have broke down here at Plymouth Ill. but I hope to be able to leave here in a couple of days. I will be back just as quick as I possible can get there. I would have sold my car and came back by train. But I would have had to make an oftle sacrifice. As second hand cars dont bring hardly any thing. here. And I didn't want to give my car away. Please put the trial off and I will come just as fast as I possible can. I sure will be glad to get back to Cal. As its getting pretty cold out here and does nothing but rain all the time. Hoping this finds you well. With best wishes. Sincerly, Fay Sudow.
Date Created:: 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Black leather bag obtained as evidence in Fay Sudow murder case, Los Angeles, 1920

Description:: Textured black leather bag with handle and clasp at top, flat bottom, on edge of round table with bookcase in background. Bag is wrapped with 2 thin ropes and affixed with address label from Fred W. Wolf to Alfred Allen, and shipping label marked Collect.
Date Created:: December, 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Adolfo Carsi, who murdered his wife, at the coroner's jury, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Adolfo Carsi seated at the witness stand and looking at the judge at the coroner's jury. Two men are seated behind him. Carsi had strangled his wife, Florence Carsi, because he suspected her of infidelity.
Date Created:: January 31, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Meyer Simon and his son Norton Simon at the doorway to the Los Angeles County Grand Jury, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: This photograph was probably taken in relation to the suit filed by the City of Los Angeles against the harbor department. Meyer and Norton Simon were defendants in the suit.
Date Created:: May 11, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Fletcher Bowron, Los Angeles, 1930-1939

Description:: Fletcher Bowron, Superior Court Judge (1926-1938), and mayor of Los Angeles (1938-1953).
Date Created:: [between 1930-1039]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Olive Owen Wright divorces husband, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Curly-haired actress Olive Owen Wright, in a fur jacket and hat, smiles off-camera. A wall and chair can be seen in background. She was granted a divorce from husband and orchestra leader Russell Owen Wright.
Date Created:: October 16, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Robert S. James, suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, on witness stand, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Robert S. James, in suit and tie, on witness stand, with Coroner Frank Montfort on bench at left, three men in jury box partially visible at right
Date Created:: August 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

1835 Mexican decree establishing Los Angeles as capital of Alta California, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Referenced in more recent article, "Dusting Off the Pages From California's Past," [Los Angeles Times, September 28, 1983]. There is no related article from photograph's time period. This more recent column references the image's subject as part of the Los Angeles Public Library's collection of historical documents. The printed document in the photograph is an original decree establishing Los Angeles as the new capital of the Mexican territory of Alta California. It is signed by then Secretary of the State, Jose Maria Gutierrez de Estrada, on behalf of the interim president of Mexico, Miguel Barragan. The names of other persons, printed in the decree, include: Basilio Arillaga, Deputy President; Antonio Pacheco Leal, President of the Senate; Demetrio del Castillo, Deputy Secretary; and Manuel Miranda, Secretary of the Senate. It is dated May 23, 1935.
Date Created:: October 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Daniel R. Snyder, murder suspect, in court, [Los Angeles?], 1934

Description:: Daniel R. Snyder, suspect in killing of Otto Ellinger and wounding of Ruby Michel, at table in court, in suit and tie, with lawyer Daniel O'Neil at left and spectators in background
Date Created:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Ralph Sheldon in court, Los Angeles, 1930 or 1931

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, January 3, 1931, Sheldon Trial Begins Monday, Gunman Engaged in Fight With Three Policemen, Faces Charge of Attempt to Commit Murder, Battle Brought Action Against Gambling Ships. Trial of Ralph Sheldon, eastern gunman and hoodlum, on three counts of assault to murder three Long Beach policemen in a waterfront gun battle two weeks ago, yesterday was set for next Monday … Sheldon maintained that his true name is James Sherman, the name he gave police when arrested, but the police say they have otherwise identified him. … His indictment grew out gun battle … following the kidnaping of E.L. (Zeke) Caress … on his way to collect $50,000 ransom …
Date Created:: 1930-1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Judge Frank S. Forbes, Los Angeles, circa 1919-1927

Description:: Judge Frank S. Forbes seated in a leather chair at his desk
Date Created:: [circa 1919-1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Robert S. James' real name was Major Raymond Lisenba. He was known as Robert S. James during his marriage to Mary Emma Busch James and at the time of her death in 1935, and, after her murder by rattlesnake bite and drowning, as "Rattlesnake James."
Date Created:: June 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, June 2, 1936, James Given Prison Term, Barber Assessed Three to 150 Years in Morals Case Conviction. Imposing the extreme penalty for what he termed an extreme offense, Superior Judge Vickers yesterday sentenced Robert S. James, also accused as the rattlesnake-drowning slayer of his wife, to a term of from three to 150 years for mistreating his young niece. …
Date Created:: June 1, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Judge Joseph P. Sproul, Roland St. John Braddell, and Estelle Braddell, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Judge Joseph P. Sproul, Roland St. John Braddell, and Estelle Braddell, all standing in office with bookcases in background
Date Created:: September 15, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Charlotte Shelby and attorneys in District Attorney Buron Fitts' office, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, December 24, 1932, Henry Case Federal Quiz on Income Tax Looms, Mrs. Shelby’s Counsel Says Client Paid on Bonds Clubman Had Sold; Victim Agrees to Assist Jury. Action by the Federal authorities loomed last night in the case of Leslie B . Henry … charged with grand theft in connection with manipulating the $500,000 security account of Mrs. Charlotte Shelby, mother of Mary Miles Minter. … Attorney Hewlings Mumper represent[s] Mrs. Shelby … commenced a lengthy conference with Dist.-Atty. Fitts, Chief Deputy District-Attorney Stewart and Dep. Dist.-Atty. Hammond …
Date Created:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

Marino Bello, stepfather of actress Jean Harlow, with police detectives, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: A similar photograph appears with the article, "Police Quiz Actress, Bern’s Suicide Still Mystery, Jean Harlow Near Collapse as Police Seek Motive for Mate Killing Self, His Last Note, Referring to 'Wrong' and 'Comedy' Remain Unexplained," Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 1932: 1.
Date Created:: September 6, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographs Collection

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Walter E. Carr, district director of immigration, Los Angeles, 1925

Actress Betty Boyd probably at the time she divorced Charles Henry Over, Jr., Los Angeles, 1934

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, 2 filmstrip images, Los Angeles, 1936

Judge Frank S. Forbes, Los Angeles, circa 1919-1927

Letter from murder victim Fay Sudow to Fred Allen (Alfred W. Allen), 1920

Black leather bag obtained as evidence in Fay Sudow murder case, Los Angeles, 1920

Adolfo Carsi, who murdered his wife, at the coroner's jury, Los Angeles, 1935

Meyer Simon and his son Norton Simon at the doorway to the Los Angeles County Grand Jury, Los Angeles, 1933

Fletcher Bowron, Los Angeles, 1930-1939

Olive Owen Wright divorces husband, Los Angeles, 1935

Robert S. James, suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, on witness stand, Los Angeles, 1935

1835 Mexican decree establishing Los Angeles as capital of Alta California, Los Angeles, 1935

Daniel R. Snyder, murder suspect, in court, [Los Angeles?], 1934

Ralph Sheldon in court, Los Angeles, 1930 or 1931

Judge Frank S. Forbes, Los Angeles, circa 1919-1927

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, Los Angeles, 1936

Robert S. James, convicted in Lois Wright morals case and suspect in Mary Emma James murder case, at sentencing, with lawyer Samuel Silverman, Los Angeles, 1936

Judge Joseph P. Sproul, Roland St. John Braddell, and Estelle Braddell, Los Angeles, 1932

Charlotte Shelby and attorneys in District Attorney Buron Fitts' office, Los Angeles, 1932

Marino Bello, stepfather of actress Jean Harlow, with police detectives, Los Angeles, 1932

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