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Title: First pistol-trained female class at the Los Angeles Police Academy, Calif., 1947
Date Created and/or Issued: October 18, 1947
1947-10-18
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: HALT! -- These four young women are members of the first pistol-trained feminine class at the Police Academy and were graduated yesterday. From left, Alice Houghton, wearing the new policewomen's uniform; Florence L. Reid, Darlene E. Wright and Edna L. Antonich. The last three demonstrated their skill as expert markswomen.
Type: image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b26_48322
ark:/21198/zz0002tq5n
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Police training--California--Los Angeles
Legal
Policewomen--California--Los Angeles
Police shooting ranges--California--Los Angeles
Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Dept
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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