Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Helen Werner stands in an empty hallway, clutching her purse in one hand, her other arm bandages so completely only the tips of her fingers can be seen. A corsage of flowers is pinned over the sling that hangs around her neck. Similar photograph appears with the article, "Craig Denies Alto Plot," Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb 1935: 2. Stamped date was not given, date from negative sleeve was used. Court proceedings were interrupted on the day that Joseph Weinblatt and Gavin Craig gave their testimonies when Mrs. Werner fell down the stairs of the Federal Building, breaking her wrist. After Mrs. Werner returned from the hospital she was scheduled to take the stand. Text from negative sleeve: Werner, Erwin P. + Helen no contact prints made Handwritten on negative: Mrs Helen Werner 2-27-35
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_2616 ark:/21198/zz002dcdr5
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No linguistic content
Subject
Bandages Wounds & injuries--California--Los Angeles Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Werner, Helen W., 1887-1947
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