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Description:: Derailed train engine is surrounded by bystanders and railroad workers. The numbers "4355" and "76" can be seen on its front. Two railroad tracks are present, including the one the engine is derailed from. In the distance, power lines, houses, and trees can be seen. The Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive had collided with a seven-ton sand truck on the train tracks in Glendale. A dozen people were injured, with no fatalities.
Date:: October 19, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Related to article, "Trainwreck in Glendale Hurts Dozen," Los Angeles Times, October 20, 1935.
Date:: October 19, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Photograph of Lieutenant Commander Frank Hawks holding a poster that features a woman surrounded by an American flag and a cowboy. The poster reads in English, “WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL FUND”. Frank is sitting in an airplane labeled “Acostia”, which he flew to the memorial of his friend, Will Rogers.
Date:: November 2, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “ ‘RUSTLING’ NET CLOSES,” Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 1936: 6.
Date:: January 9, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Close-up of a derailed locomotive slightly buried into the ground, with train cars behind it; the outcome of a collision with a 7-ton sand truck. The locomotive is leaning at crooked angle. About a dozen bystanders are visible on the left. The number "2451" is on the front of the locomotive and the train number -- “76” -- is on each of the two indicator boards (more clearly visible on the right). In the background are power lines and mountains. The Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive had collided with a seven-ton sand truck on the train tracks in Glendale. A dozen people were injured, with no fatalities.
Date:: October 19, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "EXPOSITION OPENS TODAY ON SCHEDULE: Plan Set Despite Rain Threat Merriam, With American and Mexican Diplomats, Will Be Guests," Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 1936: 1
Date:: [circa February 12, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “Guy Clears Up Name Mystery,” Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov 1938: A1.
Date:: November 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Former district attorney Asa Keyes (right) at the Glendale train station after his arrival back home from prison. He had served his sentence for accepting a bribe from the Julian Petroleum Corporation. Fire Commissioner Weiden stands by Keyes' side. Weiden holds a cigar in his hand. A different photograph of Keyes and Weiden taken on the same occasion appears with the article, "Friends Greet Ex-Prosecutor Home From Prison: KEYES DODGING SPOTLIGHT First Dinner With Family His Only Immediate Plan as Many Ask to Buy Autos From Him," Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 1931: A2.
Date:: October 13, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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