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Photograph article dated January 9, 1962 partially reads, "The public has been invited to inspect a civil defense rescue truck and models of fallout shelters at Wednesday's meeting of the North Hollywood American Legion Post No. 301. Trained civil defense workers will demonstrate the setting up of an emergency medical station under a simulated air attack at the 9 p.m. meeting at Legion Memorial Hall, 5730 Cahuenga Blvd." Note: Pictured are, Mrs. Bess Dunton, nurse; Dr. Gruneck (partially covered), and two unidentified "radiation victims" who were transported by ambulance.; See images #00108473 - #00108480 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
American Legion.--North Hollywood Post No. 301 (Los Angeles, Calif.) American Red Cross Nurses--California--Los Angeles Civil defense readiness--California--Los Angeles Simulation methods--California--Los Angeles Civil defense drills--California--Los Angeles Emergency drills--California--Los Angeles Air raid shelters--California--Los Angeles Disasters--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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