Posted Jan 12, 2020, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HossC
While looking for pictures of Wilshire the other day, I stumbled upon this sad picture. Does anyone know the background to this story?
Suicide victim, 26 February 1958. John J. Vandenburgh Junior -- 39 years (jumped from sixth floor of Prudential Building).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Paegel. Date: 1958-02-26. Reporter: Thackrey. Assignment: Leaper. These are the mortal remains of John J. Vandenburgh, Jr., 39, who was a statistical analyst for Wilton Becket & Assoc. From sixth floor of Prudential Buliding, 5657 Wilshire."
USC Digital Library
For search purposes: Mullen Bluett and Coulters.
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Another glimpse of Coulters and Mullen Bluett. Note, the absence of Lee Tower in the background.
https://i.redd.it/pahbsil1m8w21.jpg
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