Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Blond-haired, short-statured Walter Haliwell, known as "Wally Hally", seemed an unlikely boxer, but with the help of coach Jerry Pelton has proved remarkably successful, and has received trepidation but ultimately love and support from his minister father in his choice of career. Photograph appears with the article, "Wally Hally Heading for Boxing Heights," Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan 1936: A10. A family portrait outdoors: first row; Wally's brothers Ellis and Edwin, second row; Coach Jerry Pelton, Mrs. Florence Halliwell with dog Queen, Wally, his sister Bertha, brother Frank and Reverend Halliwell. Text from negative sleeve: 3325 - Wally Hally w/family (see 1/19/36 article) Box Fighter - ("Alhambra's Blond Bomber" "The Salvation Army Kid" local amateur turned pro) [stamped:] Jan 23 1936 Text from newspaper caption: Here's the Hally family. Kneeling: Wally's two brothers, Ellis and Edwin. Standing, left to right, are Manager Jerry Pelton, Mrs. Hally, Wally, his sister Bertha, his brother Frank, and Mr. Hally. Wally will fight again soon.
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_12300 ark:/21198/zz002h8b38
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Coaches (Athletics)--California--Los Angeles Boxers (Sports)--California--Los Angeles Brothers--American--California--Los Angeles Fathers--California--Los Angeles Sisters--American--California--Los Angeles Mothers--California--Los Angeles Dogs--California--Los Angeles Pelton, Jerry Halliwell, Rupert, 1885-1970 Halliwell, Ellis, b. 1919 or 20 Halliwell, Bertha, b. 1917 or 18 Halliwell, Florence, 1884-1937 Halliwell, Edwin, 1920-1989 Halliwell, Frank, 1915-1978 Halliwell, Walter, 1916-1963
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