Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Close-up of Joyce Baker (aka Patricia Lee), smiling, face visible among about 15 large feathers This photograph, cropped to show only Miss Baker’s face, appears with the article “Blushing Raider Shies at Fan Dance for Jury.” Los Angeles Times, 7 June 1935: A3. The article states: "Trying to emulate Joyce Baker’s fan dance before a mixed jury in Municipal Court … proved too much for Policeman Fred L. Coe. ‘Aw, I can’t do it,’ Coe exclaimed … Miss Baker and the impresarios of her show are on trial charged with presenting an indecent performance. … " The article also includes a photograph of Coe holding feathers. Text from nitrate negative sleeve: Baker, Joyce, fan dancer Handwritten at edge of negative: 129 129 Joyce Baker
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