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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 5, 1955 reads "Elizabeth S. Cooke, 75, who runs Sun Valley lunch counter, holds her pet dog, Peggy, as she relates holdup attempt by two young men. She was discovered lying on floor in dazed condition. Nothing was taken, she told police."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Dogs--California--Los Angeles Pet owners--California--Los Angeles Pets--California--Los Angeles Victims of crimes--California--Los Angeles Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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