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Photograph caption dated March 6, 1950 reads, "Mrs. Edna O'Neill, 58, of 4222 Rhodes Ave., North Hollywood, shows her injured hands received when she beat out flaming dress of Patty Van Trump, 8. Girl, visiting at Mrs. O'Neill's home had her clothes ignited by wall heater. Mrs. O'Neill was treated at Van Nuys Receiving Hospital and Patty, who suffered second degree burns on legs and back, was cared for by family physician."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Van Nuys Receiving Hospital (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hand--Wounds and injuries--California--Los Angeles Burns and scalds--California--Los Angeles Medical care--California--Los Angeles Hospitals--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Women--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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