Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of Myrtle St. Pierre, breach of promise plaintiff, on the back steps of the Los Angeles County Courthouse receiving a large bouquet of flowers; she is greeted by a young man and stands next to a woman (probably her sister Mildred Mccaffery). Five people are visible on the steps behind St. Pierre. Related to the article "Temple Storm Or Hoax Hinted. Flowers for Miss St. Pierre Climax Day at Trial. Church Elders Deny Donors' Membership Claims. Hutton Didn't Kiss Nurse, He Says, as Case Drags." 6 Jul. 1932: A5. In 1932, Myrtle St. Pierre brought a breach of promise suit against David Hutton two days after his marriage to the evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. The jury awarded her $5,000. Text from negative sleeve: St. Pierre, Myrtle (Joan), brought suit against David Hutton for betrayal in '34?
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image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11500 ark:/21198/zz002h9jpd
Subject
Trials (Breach of promise)--California--Los Angeles St. Pierre, Myrtle Hazel Joan, b. 1902 or 1903 Los Angeles County Courthouse (Los Angeles, Calif.) McCaffery, Mildred
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