Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph shows Patrick Burns Sr., whose 7-year-old namesake was killed when an automobile driven by Jack A. Risley, struck him at the intersection of Ninth and Valencia streets, dragging him 159 feet. Mr. Burns, who is pictured identifying his little son at the inquest, collapsed along with his wife, as details of their sorrow were told. Photograph dated November 14, 1947.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 24 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fathers--California--Los Angeles Traffic accidents--California--Los Angeles Child traffic fatalities--California--Los Angeles Traffic fatalities--California--Los Angeles Manslaughter--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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