Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The counter at which Buster sits reads the word “Prisoner” in English. This photograph appears with the article, “Death Case Tied to Man,” Los Angeles Times, 27 Jul. 1935: A3. Text from newspaper caption: James Wilson. Handwritten on negative: James Wilson true name is Buster Nichols wanted in Oaklahoma [sic] 7-26-35. Text on negative sleeve: 1382—James Wilson, True name is Buster Nichols, wanted in Oaklahoma [sic] for Prison Breaking, 7-26-35. [Stamped:] JUL 31 1935.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7893 ark:/21198/zz002dfp12
Language
No linguistic content English
Subject
Fugitives from justice--California--Los Angeles Prisoners--California--Los Angeles Nichols, Buster, b. 1914
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