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Jacob Berman and an associate entering or exiting a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930

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Title: Jacob Berman and an associate entering or exiting a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930
Date Created and/or Issued: [between 1928-1930]
1928/1930
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately indicted in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum.
Handwritten on negative: Jack Bennett
Text from negative sleeve: Bennett, Jack.
Type: image
Format: b&w glass negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_b3693_G388
ark:/21198/z16x53tz
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Stockbrokers--California--Los Angeles
Crimes--California--Los Angeles
Law offices--California--Los Angeles
Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles
Berman, Jacob
Julian Petroleum Corporation
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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