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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 3, 1954 reads, "Desert pioneers - James Busby of North Hollywood wets his fingertips in rushing waters which may turn his Mint Canyon desert acreage into a fruitful homestead. Dale Hoollis, who chose site for water well, operates drilling rig."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Drilling and boring machinery--California--Santa Clarita Water well drilling--California--Santa Clarita Well water--California--Santa Clarita Wells--California--Santa Clarita Ranches--California--Santa Clarita Water--California--Santa Clarita Men--California--Santa Clarita Santa Clarita (Calif.) Mint Canyon (Santa Clarita, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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