Turning their faces away from the camera, three of the six alleged B-girls are shown December 14, 1940, after they were arrested with 11 men by members of the State Board of Equalization during a raid on Fifth Street liquor joints. They are held on charges of liquor law violations. The raid climaxed a week of investigation.
Crime--California--Los Angeles Criminals--California--Los Angeles Female offenders--California--Los Angeles Bars (Drinking establishments)--California--Los Angeles Liquor laws--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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