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Photograph caption dated June 23, 1956 reads, "Rescue attempt fails - Firemen attempt to revive Mrs. Verna H. Skupen, 56, of Studio City, whose body was found by her husband, Lee. Death was listed by police as probable suicide."; See image #00145359 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Fire Department Emergency medical personnel--California--Los Angeles Emergency medical services--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Bathrooms--California--Los Angeles Suicide victims--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Lifesaving--California--Los Angeles Suicide--California--Los Angeles Death--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Death--Causes Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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