Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Robert D. Barr, in suit and tie, and Mary Lantz, in dress and hat, seated at table with blotter, with about 6 other people visible in background A similar photograph appears with the article “Arsonist Suspect Testifies.” Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 1934. Caption reads: Called to trial on a charge of starting fire in Griffith Park on the night after the holocaust which cost twenty-nine lives, Robert Barr, film technician, yesterday testified in Superior Judge Burnell’s court that he “did not remember anything about it.” Evidence introduced by defense attorneys tended to show Barr’s “little fire” was quickly extinguished and did not endanger public property. Barr said he heard of the Griffith Park fire over the radio and went to see it, but his memory of the visit was hazy prior to his arrest. Arresting officers testified Barr was intoxicated. Mary Lantz, left, is shown here telling Barr she is ready to testify in his defense if needed. Handwritten at edge of negative: Robert Barr & Mary Lantz
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b&w nitrate negative
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0879 uclamss_1429_0879 ark:/21198/zz002db7fn
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Fires--California--Los Angeles Arson investigation--California--Los Angeles County Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Fire, 1933 Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Barr, Robert D., b. ca. 1904
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