Los Angeles County Sheriffs forcibly evict Mrs. Aurora Vargas, 36, from her home at 1771 Malvina Avenue in Chávez Ravine. Media representatives record the event. The family put up a fight and reported they had only received a written eviction notice, causing criticism of the government's methods. Dated May 9, 1959.
Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Sheriff's Department--Officials and employees Eviction--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Microphones Malvina Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Chávez Ravine (Los Angeles, Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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