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ObjectID# / Objname Collection Condition Status Home location Source
P 2002.01.03.27b-Print, Photographic
Willis O'Brien and wildcat. Wildcat was found frozen to death one morning on house porch. Jefferson Asher
had the cat stuffed and it became a staple for photos with visitors to the AAA Ranch in Agua Dulce.
P 2002.01.03.27c-Print, Photographic
The O'Briens and the McKees
P 2002.01.03.27d-Print, Photographic
Margueritte Cartot and Raymond McKee
P 2002.01.03.27e-Print, Photographic
group photo
P 2002.01.03.27f-Print, Photographic
group photo - The O'Briens (Darlene O'Brien) and Marguerite Cortot and Raymond Mc Kee at the AAA
Ranch in Agua Dulce. The Ashers entertained many of Hollywood's elite. Mrs. Asher was appointed and
served on the Hays Censorship Board, Hollywood's self-policing board.
P 2002.01.03.27g-Print, Photographic
Darlene Emily and Marguerite
P 2002.01.03.27h-Print, Photographic
Raymond and Tom at AAA Ranch in Agua Dulce. The ranch was a weekend and summer retreat for the Asher
family. Tom's father Jefferson Asher purchased the property from the Borax Company in 1932 and built their
home on it in 1933.
P 2002.01.03.27i-Print, Photographic
group photo
P 2002.01.03.27j-Print, Photographic
group photo - AAA Ranch stuffed wildcat sits perched atop Mr. O'Brien's head while Raymond Mc Kee poses
nonchalantly. Playfully, Jefferson Asher attempts to pet the quieted cat. The cat had been found on their
doorstep one morning frozen from the cold. Jefferson Asher had the wildcat stuffed. Many playful moments
with the cat were enjoyed by family and guests to the ranch.
P 2002.01.03.28a-Print, Photographic
Abe Gore, Emily Asher and Louis Rosen
P 2002.01.03.28b-Print, Photographic
Ruthie, Gabe and Emily
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