Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This photograph is likely related to the article, "Murderess, Free, Leaves With Sisters," Los Angeles Times, 18 Jun 1935: 1. Dates on negative sleeve do not correspond with reporting on Clara Phillips’ release from prison, which was on June 17, 1935. This cottage is most likely where murderer Clara Phillips was staying at Tehachapi Women's Prison when she was incarcerated for killing her husband's lover. Text from negative sleeve: 1095-- Cottage A. at Techachapi [sic] 7-7-35 [stamped:] JUL 17 1935 Handwritten on negative: Cottage A at Techachapi [sic]
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