Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the article, "Judge Freed of Charges," Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov 1934: A3. After agreeing to spend several weeks at the Jean G. McCracken Home for supervision, the temperance action brought against Judge Sewell has been formally dismissed, much to the relief of Judge Sewell. The two men stand side-by-side, Judge Sewell holding a document in one hand and pointing at something off-camera with another. Text from negative sleeve: SEWELL, HARRY JUDGE & MRS. 1934 (Virginia Platt) Handwritten on negative: Judge Harry F. Sewell Harry J. Brown Text from newspaper caption: Superior Judge Sewell in court with Harry J. Brown, psychopathic parole officer, shortly before an intemperance action against the judge was dismissed in a surprise legal move. The judge plans to open a law office after his bench term expires, and to marry again.
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_11660 ark:/21198/zz002h9r62
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Subject
Mental institutions--California--Madera Parole officers--California--Madera Judges--California--Madera Actions & defenses--California--Madera Jean G. McCracken Home Sewell, Harry F., 1889-1941 Brown, Harry J., b. 1901
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