Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. An embarrassed (Rance) Eugene Wiggins is held between fire fighter Owen J. Stroud and police officer G.L. (Gideon Lewis) Rice, immediately after being rescued. Wiggins had become stranded on a natural ledge within Chavez Ravine after he decided to go exploring in the formation. Wiggins was rescued by an emergency team that included Stroud and Rice. An unknown man stands in the background. Related to article, "Explorer Meets Drawbacks: Boy Marooned on Ledge Rescued by City Firemen." Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 26 1935] Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2649-- Eugene Wiggins, Capt Owen J Stroud, G.L. Rice, officer, Ray Palomaa, Sam Hewitt, Mrs. Helen Wiggins, Kid caught on Hillside, 10-25-35, [stamped:] OCT 29 1935 Handwritten on nitrate negative: Owen J. Stroud x Eugene Wiggins x Officer G.L. Rice, 10-25-35
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_9161 ark:/21198/zz002dh5rk
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Children--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Stroud, Owen J. 1898-1982 Los Angeles (Calif.). Fire Dept Rice, G.L. (Gideon Lewis), 1901-1977 Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Dept Wiggins, Eugene 1922-2009
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