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Photograph caption dated January 2, 1958 reads, "Universal City's new postmaster, Richard W. Gracey, center, raises his right hand as Postal Inspector L. H. Stoddard, right, administers oath of office. Looking on at left is Walter B. Townsend, retiring postmaster who has served Universal City 29 years. New postmaster must serve one year on probation before permanent appointment. Post office is on lot of Universal International Studios."
United States Postal Service United States Postal Service--Officials and employees Postmasters--United States Postal service--Employees Postal inspectors Retirees Oaths Men Universal City (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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