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Photograph caption dated September 23, 1959 reads, "Dogs for Mr. K - These two tiny Chihuahua puppies are about to get a shot from vet Dr. Victor H. Auston at his Van Nuys office, 14931 Oxnard St., in preparation for their trip to Washington, D.C., where they will become property of Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet Premier will, in turn, present pups to his two grandsons at wish of two Sherman Oaks boys, Gregg Lieb, 11, left, and brother Allan, 17."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Veterinarians--California--Los Angeles Injections--California--Los Angeles Puppies--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Brothers--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Chihuahua (Dog breed) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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