Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Several reporters stand outside the gates of Tehachapi Prison awaiting the release of murderer Clara Phillips. Dates on negative sleeve do not correspond with reporting on Clara Phillips’ release from prison, which was on June 17, 1935. This photograph is likely related to the article, "Murderess, Free, Leaves With Sisters," Los Angeles Times, 18 Jun 1935: 1. Handwritten on negative: Gates to Techachapi [sic] Text from negative sleeve: 1095 Gates of Techachapi [sic] Reporters waiting for release of Clara Phillips 7-7-35 [stamped:] JUL 17 1935
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