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Photograph caption dated May 2, 1960 reads, "Placard-carrying persons, protesting today's execution of Caryl Chessman, stand in silent prayer in front of State Building in Los Angeles seconds before they received word of his death. When they were told of Chessman's execution, they quietly gathered together and began putting away signs carried since Saturday in protest."
Chessman, Caryl,--1921-1960 California State Building (Los Angeles, Calif.) Protest movements Demonstrations Signs and signboards Executions & executioners Capital punishment Buildings Streets Women Men Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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