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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 17, 1956 reads "W. W. Willis, 42, manager of apartment unit on Moorpark in North Hollywood, stirs pile of old rags as he demonstrates how he rummaged around in contents of old suitcase and found body of newborn baby."; See images #00142389 through #00142390 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Infants--California--Los Angeles--Death and burial Litter (Trash)--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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