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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 16, 1956 reads, "West Valley flood control projects, inspected recently by Roger Jessup, include Los Angeles River channel. Shown above at Reseda boulevard, the county supervisor is discussing protection of West Valley homes with Mrs. L. Peniston Garner, 9160 Encino Ave., Northridge."; See images #00109809, #00121082 through #00121084 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Jessup, Roger W.,--1889-1971 County council members--California--Los Angeles County Flood control--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Civic leaders--California--San Fernando Valley Businessmen--California--San Fernando Valley Dairy farmers--California--San Fernando Valley River channels--California--San Fernando Valley Bridges--California--San Fernando Valley Dwellings--California--San Fernando Valley Dirt roads--California--San Fernando Valley Electric lines--Poles and towers Trees--California--San Fernando Valley Brush--California--San Fernando Valley Hats--California--San Fernando Valley Reseda Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles River (Calif.) San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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