D.C. Female "sleuth"

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01/10/2012

D.C. Female "sleuth"

Training a policewoman. The newest recruit to the District of Columbia's little band of sleuths (female) is solemnly sworn into her office by Edwin Hesse, chief clerk of the police department
People in photo include: Edwin Hesse

Date & Place: 1920

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