"Policewoman Pat Johnson, 28, tends a baby girl, about 9 months old, who was found alone and crying in a downtown hotel room July 8, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.
Baby was placed in file drawer for a nap after she was fed milk, Jell-O and cottage cheese. She later was taken to a foster home. The hotel manager called police after receiving complaints that the baby had been crying for hours."
Must_Go_Faster_ on March 23rd, 2025 at 22:30 UTC »
Looks like she’s about to shut the drawer.
nostairwayDENIED on March 23rd, 2025 at 22:31 UTC »
I like how she's holding the drawer. Like the moment the photo is done, she's gonna slide that baby back in and forget about him.
oskel95 on March 23rd, 2025 at 22:58 UTC »
"Policewoman Pat Johnson, 28, tends a baby girl, about 9 months old, who was found alone and crying in a downtown hotel room July 8, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.
Baby was placed in file drawer for a nap after she was fed milk, Jell-O and cottage cheese. She later was taken to a foster home. The hotel manager called police after receiving complaints that the baby had been crying for hours."
source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Photograph taken by Cal Montney
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