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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 26, 1954 reads "Mrs. Essie Speetzen of Van Nuys points at gas switch she opened by mistake before going to sleep. 'Sweetie Pie,' 10-month-old calico cat held by her mistress, is credited with raising alarm which saved Mrs. Speetzen."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Pet owners--California--Los Angeles Pets--California--Los Angeles Calico cats--California--Los Angeles Cats--California--Los Angeles Fireplaces--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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