Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the article, "Ex-Circus Family Silent in Man's Mystery Death," Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct 1935: A3. A picture of a photograph of George Sr. leaning between the windows of two stores. His hands are behind his back and he wears a dark bowtie with a white smock covering his chest. George Richards passed away after being admitted to Alhambra Emergency Hospital to treat two stab wounds to his face. His family claims that there was an altercation that resulted in the stab wounds, but Mr. Richards is said to have died because of a weak heart. He lived with his wife, his son George Jr., and George Jr.'s wife and two children. Text from negative sleeve: 2508 - George Richards Sr. <- died from stabbing George Richards Jr. ex-circus murder [stamped:] Oct 22 1935 Handwritten on negative: George Richards Sr. 10-15-35 Text from newspaper caption: George Richards, Sr.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_8971 ark:/21198/zz002dgz6z
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Barber poles--California--Monterey Park Richards, George, Sr., 1875-1935
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