J. C. Ledbetter with his seeing Eye Dog Brownie

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20033007

Description

J. C. Ledbetter, blind since 1937, returned home with his new Seeing Eye dog Brownie, that replaces a former pet which died two months ago. In the image, he is standing next to Brownie, holding the canine by a leash. Next to him is his luggage. He wearing a suit and round frame eye-glasses. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, May 20, 1946.

Archival Date

1946-05-19

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-429

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Blind persons; Guide dogs; Seeing eye dog; Ledbetter, J. C.; Luggage; Dogs; Pets