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Description
5 images. Tree rescue (Tree Trimmers Convention, Pasadena), 1952. John Backlund Jim Fowlie Emery Cole James Shannahan C.S. Carr. Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Richardson. Date: 1952-05-14. Reporter: Swaim. Assignment: Tree 'rescue', Tree Trimmers Convention, Pasadena. John Backlund -- 'victim', swinging 'unconscious' on safety rope after simulated accidental electrocution Jim Fowlie -- giving artificial respiration to John Backlund while still in tree Emery Cole, member of ground crew, beating rhythm with sticks for artificial respiration John Backlund -- 'victim', being lowered to ground for further rescue work John Backlund -- getting artificial respiration on ground from Emery Cole, while C.S. Carr (left) awaits turn, James Shannahan, foreman in background ready with first aid kit".
Type
image
Format
5 photographs : negatives, b&w 13 x 10 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
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