Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Diary kept by Virgil R. Scott, 17, recounting his crimes with companion Ernest I. Richardson, 17, was used in court to corroborate witness testimonies. Mrs. Diederich's home was burglarized while Mrs. Pennell was a guest. This photograph is likely related to the article, "Diary Aids Theft Case," Los Angeles Times, 19 Jul 1935: A2. Text from negative sleeve: 1214-- L to R- Mrs. Clarice Pennell Mrs. Naoma Diedrich Scott-Richardson burglary [stamped:] JUL 22 1935 Handwritten on negative: L to R- Mrs. Clarice Pennell Mrs. Naoma Diedrick
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7544 ark:/21198/zz002df80r
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Burglary--California--Los Angeles Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Pennell, Clarice H., 1890-1975 Diederich, Naoma Mae, 1907-1995
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