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A. B. Murchison testifies during Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:
At center, A. B. Murchison sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. He sits facing towards the right and looks at a map unfolded in front of him. Two lawyers stand to the left of the witness box. Behind and to the right of Murchison, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and looks down towards the witness. In the foreground at right, a few lawyers sit at the counsel's table.
Date:
[circa 1926]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
A. B. Murchison testifies during Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband and a bailiff, Los Angeles, 1921

Description:
Louise Peete was convicted on Feb. 5, 1921 of first-degree murder in the death of Jacob Denton. She served 18 years in San Quentin before being released. In 1945 she was convicted of a second murder, this time of Margaret Logan, a wealthy woman who had supported Peete while she was in prison. For the second murder she was given the death penalty, and in 1947 became the second woman to be executed in California.
Date:
[January 1921-February 1921]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband and a bailiff, Los Angeles, 1921

Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband Richard Peete (on her left) and bailiff Martin Aguirre, Los Angeles, 1921

Description:
Louise Peete was convicted on Feb. 5, 1921 of first-degree murder in the death of Jacob Denton. She served 18 years in San Quentin before being released. In 1945 she was convicted of a second murder, this time of Margaret Logan, a wealthy woman who had supported Peete while she was in prison. For the second murder she was given the death penalty, and in 1947 became the second woman to be executed in California.
Date:
[January 1921-February 1921]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Accused killer Louise Peete is escorted to court by her husband Richard Peete (on her left) and bailiff Martin Aguirre, Los Angeles, 1921

Accused murderer Clara Phillips is escorted to court, Los Angeles, 1922

Description:
A different photograph of Clara Phillips taken on the same occasion appears with the article, "APPEARS BORED WHEN CHARGED: Mrs. Phillips Will Enter Plea Tomorrow; Indictment Leaves Suspect Unconcerned; Family and Friends Attend Meadows Funeral She Smiles With Sheriff at Court Hearing Undaunted by Her Fight for Life," Los Angeles Times, 19 Jul. 1922: II2.
Date:
July 18, 1922
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Accused murderer Clara Phillips is escorted to court, Los Angeles, 1922

Actor Eddie Borden actress Midgie Miller and another actor in costume on a set, Los Angeles, circa 1920s

Description:
Actor Eddie Borden with a cigar in his mouth during a skit, between one man and a couple; the woman is probably Midgie Miller. One man is holding a bank document of some kind. Behind them is a black cloth that may have been used for a photography session. They are standing around a table, with an open cardboard box that has small metal disks coming out of it and laid out on the table. The small circular items appear to be small metal tins, with the words Seaboard National Bank printed on the bottom.
Date:
[between 1920-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actor Eddie Borden actress Midgie Miller and another actor in costume on a set, Los Angeles, circa 1920s

Actor Eddie Borden, actress Midgie Miller and another actor pose in costume, Los Angeles, circa 1920s

Description:
Actor Eddie Borden standing on the left with both hands on his jacket and a cigar in his mouth. On the right is Midgie Miller and not her actor posing as a couple holding their hands by their chests, looking off into the distance. They are standing in front of a black cloth that may have been used for a photography session.
Date:
[between 1920-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actor Eddie Borden, actress Midgie Miller and another actor pose in costume, Los Angeles, circa 1920s

Actress Anna Q. Nilsson greets explorer Roald Amundsen with an ice pole, Union Station, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Swedish actress Anna Q. Nilsson greets the Roald Amudsen at the train station and presents him with a miniature white "frosted" pole to represent the North and South poles. A similar photo appears with article "Amundsen Guest of City: South Pole Discoverer Arrives to Lecture Tonight; Describes Coming Polar Flight Plans," Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 1926.
Date:
February 3, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actress Anna Q. Nilsson greets explorer Roald Amundsen with an ice pole, Union Station, Los Angeles, 1926

Actress Anna Q. Nilsson presents explorer Roald Amundsen with an ice pole, Union Station, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Sweedish actress Anna Q. Nilsson greets Roald Amudsen at the train station and presents him with a miniature white pole of ice to represent the North and South poles. A small crowd surrounds the two. A similar photo appears with article "Amundsen Guest of City: South Pole Discoverer Arrives to Lecture Tonight; Describes Coming Polar Flight Plans," Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 1926.
Date:
February 3, 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actress Anna Q. Nilsson presents explorer Roald Amundsen with an ice pole, Union Station, Los Angeles, 1926

Actress Betty Compson meets with Councilmembers Charles A. Holland, Ernest L. Webster, and Charles H. Randall, Los Angeles, 1929

Description:
Actress Betty Compson meets with City Council members Charles A. Holland, Ernest L. Webster, and Charles H. Randa of the City Planning Committee. Betty Compson filed an appeal after her twice rejected application to build a residential apartment hotel between Curson avenue and Nichols Canyon Road in Hollywood. Photo appears with the article "ACTRESS HAS COUNCIL TILT: Betty Compson's Plea for Hotel Zone in Hollywood Brings About Spirited Hearing," Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1929: A3.
Date:
October 28, 1929
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actress Betty Compson meets with Councilmembers Charles A. Holland, Ernest L. Webster, and Charles H. Randall, Los Angeles, 1929

Actress Helene Chadwick and air pilot J. E. Zapp in a plane, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Actress Helene Chadwick, in the backseat of a two person plane with the air pilot J. E. Zapp in the front seat. The plane is the property of the Los Angeles Times. She is wearing an aviator's helmet and goggles. Her arms are raised and she is holding tickets in one of her hands. This photograph may be related to the article, "Enter Exposition Free: "Times" Plane Carrying Helene Chadwick to Distribute Tickets Over Venice and Ocean Park See Exhibit as Guests of "The Times," Los Angeles Times, 14 Jul. 1923: II1.
Date:
July 13, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actress Helene Chadwick and air pilot J. E. Zapp in a plane, Los Angeles, 1923

Actress Helene Chadwick seated in a plane, Los Angeles, 1923

Description:
Actress Helene Chadwick seated in the back seat of a two person plane that is property of the Los Angeles Times. She is wearing an aviator's helmet and goggles. Her arms are raised and she is holding tickets in each of her hands. Photo appears with the article, "Enter Exposition Free: "Times" Plane Carrying Helene Chadwick to Distribute Tickets Over Venice and Ocean Park See Exhibit as Guests of "The Times," Los Angeles Times, 14 Jul. 1923: II1.
Date:
July 13, 1923
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Actress Helene Chadwick seated in a plane, Los Angeles, 1923

Actress Nellie Bayles (aka Bonita Darling), Los Angeles, 1924 (copy print)

Description:
Studio portrait photograph (circa 1915) of Nellie Bayles, with the photographer identification "Hoffman / A [in a circle] S B." The photo appears with article "'Bad Man' and Officer Slain: Battle Fought on Ranch of Actress Near Saugus, She Calls Help as Gunman's Love is Spurned, Constable and Aide Are Met by Hail of Bullets," Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 1924: A1.
Date:
September 15, 1924
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Hoffman Photo Service
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Actress Nellie Bayles (aka Bonita Darling), Los Angeles, 1924 (copy print)

Adams Pharmacy ledger documenting the purchase of poison by Elmer M. Archer, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Ledger documenting the purchase of sodium arsenate for 10 cents by Elmer M. Archer at the Adams Pharmacy in Santa Monica on January 24, 1926. Archer purchased the poison under the name Joe Jacks. Archer was in love with the newlywed Olive Orr Brugen-Schmidt and tried to convince her to poison her new husband, W. H. Bowers.
Date:
March 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Adams Pharmacy ledger documenting the purchase of poison by Elmer M. Archer, Los Angeles, 1926