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Unidentified man in Gordon Northcott case, Rivers…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa 1928]
Mrs. Northcott is held in custody being jointly accused with her son Gordon Northcott of murdering Walter Collins.
Crowd outside courtroom of Northcott murder trial…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa January, 1929]
American Newspaper Publishers at the Mission Inn,…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
November 10, 1931
Members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association gathered at the annual meeting held at the Mission Inn. A mariachi band is on the right. Rep…
Gordon S. Northcott sits at the counsel's table w…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa January, 1929]
At center, Gordon S. Northcott sits in court with his defense attorneys during his trial in Riverside. He and his lawyers sit in a row behind the cou…
Orange Parade, Sunkist/California Fruit Growers E…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
May, 1933
This photograph appears with the article “Riverside Pays Homage to First Orange Trees, Two-Mile Street Pageant Cheered by Thousands and Banquet Featu…
Police investigate axe used in Northcott murder c…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa 1928]
Picture of two police investigators examining axe used in Northcott murders. There is also an upside down picture of Sarah Louia Northcott above.
Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce exhibit at the …
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September, 1926
This photograph appears with the article “Annual Southern California Fair at Riverside Bigger and Better.” Los Angeles Times, 22 Sept. 1926
Courtroom scene during Gordon Stewart Northcott's…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[between January 1, 1929-February 7, 1929]
Gordon Stewart Northcott and his mother Louisa were accused of kidnapping, abusing & murdering 4 boys on their chicken ranch in Riverside County. Lou…
Sheep on display at the Southern California Fair,…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
A similar photograph of the sheep and handler on the left appears in the Los Angeles Times with the caption: Here's Another Champion, Entered from Po…
Riverside display at the National Orange Show, Sa…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa February 1930]
Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Orange Show Achieves Art: Modernistic Motif Prevails at San Bernardino: Decorations and Exhibits Superbly Beau…
Los Angeles County exhibit at the Southern Califo…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September, 1926
Proscenium arch made of fruit set in grid, over 2 fabric-draped shelves holding cornucopias, baskets, and bowls of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, w…
Holstein on display at the Southern California Fa…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
A Holstein posing for the camera with the aid of a 2 cattle lead attached to a nose ring, at the Southern California Fair
Sacramento County exhibit at the Southern Califor…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
1925
Model of Sutter's Fort surrounded by single grapes, placed on an elevated wooden platform. A label reads "Sacramento County."
Ram on display at the Southern California Fair, R…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
A Ram and its handler posing for the camera at the Southern California Fair. A child and a white rail fence are visible in the background
"Sweetheart Contest" contestants at the Southern …
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
View of ten beauty contestants in the "Sweetheart Contest" at the Southern California Fair. The contestants are posed in front of an animal pen.
Courtroom scene during Gordon Stewart Northcott's…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
1929
Gordon Stewart Northcott was accused of kidnapping, molesting, torturing, and brutally murdering three young boys and aiding in the murder of another…
Imperial County exhibit at the Southern Californi…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
1925
Imperial County's cotton exhibit at the Southern California Fair. A boy lays on piles of cotton with a sign next to him titled "Linters." There is a …
Sacramento County exhibit at the Southern Califor…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
1925
Sacramento County exhibit at the Southern California Fair which is a model of Sutter's Fort surrounded by single grapes. The exhibit is being held up…
"Sweetheart Contest" contestants at the Southern …
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
View of ten beauty contestants in the "Sweetheart Contest" at the Southern California Fair. The contestants are posed in front of a white rail fence …
"Sweetheart Contest" contestants at the Southern …
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
View of ten beauty contestants in the "Sweetheart Contest" at the Southern California Fair. The contestants are posed in front of a white rail fence …
Mrs. Northcott standing with two men outside, Riv…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[circa 1928]
Mrs. Northcott is held in custody being jointly accused with her son Gordon Northcott of murdering Walter Collins.
"Sweetheart Contest" contestants at the Southern …
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
September 24, 1929
View of ten beauty contestants in the "Sweetheart Contest" at the Southern California Fair. The contestants are posed in front of an animal pen.
Courtroom scene during Gordon Stewart Northcott's…
Los Angeles Times Photographi…
[between January 1, 1929-February 7, 1929]
Gordon Stewart Northcott was accused of kidnapping, molesting, torturing, and brutally murdering three young boys and aiding in the murder of another…