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Title: Garage proprietor Fred H. Foster after catching robber, Los Angeles, 1935
Date Created and/or Issued: Aug 1, 1935
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Refer to the article: "Two Businessmen Trap Suspected Pair in Chases," Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 1935: A2.
Garage proprietor Fred H. Foster, who chased and caught a robber after $500 worth of clothing, tools and belongings disappeared from his shop over a month. In this picture, Mr. Foster holds the watch that the robber was charged with stealing.
Text on negative sleeve: 1604 - Aug 14 1935; Fred Foster; Robbery victim, 8/1/35
Handwritten on negative: Fred Foster, 8/1/35
Type: Image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_9952
ark:/21198/zz002dj41p
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Victims of crimes--California--Los Angeles
Automobile service stations--California--Los Angeles
Automobile mechanics--California--Los Angeles
Foster, Frederick H., 1888-1954
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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