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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 12, 1960 reads, "May Company Valley played host to thousands at its birthday party. Event marked store's fifth anniversary. Distribution of birthday cake to all, special sales and festive decoration were features. Left to right: Norman Caldwell, manager, distributes birthday cake to Wendy Westphal, 10, Mrs. George Westphal, and Nancy Westphal, 11 of Sherman Oaks."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Caldwell, Norman May Company California May Company California--Anniversaries, etc May Company California--Employees Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Sisters--California--Los Angeles Mothers and daughters--California--Los Angeles Display cases--California--Los Angeles Boxes--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Handbags--California--Los Angeles Shoes--California--Los Angeles Display of merchandise--California--Los Angeles Interior lighting--California--Los Angeles Department stores--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Interiors--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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