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Photograph caption dated September 17, 1957 reads "Make-believe casualty. Valley defense workers examine 'victim' after rescue from demolished building. Rescue training is part of 32-hour course offered by Los Angeles office of Civil Defense. Leading demonstrations at Reseda will be Herbert Law, Woodland Hills; Mrs. Dorothy Thiel, Encino; Col. Rush F. Linch, Tarzana; Willard Allison and Dick Griswold, Granada Hills; Joseph R. Choate and Pete Ceccio, of Northridge."; See images #00136365 through #00136368 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Children--California--San Fernando Valley Civil defense--California--San Fernando Valley Civil defense readiness--California--San Fernando Valley Civil defense drills--California--San Fernando Valley Emergency drills--California--San Fernando Valley Simulation methods--California--San Fernando Valley Litters--California--San Fernando Valley Automobiles--California--San Fernando Valley Hats--California--San Fernando Valley Fences--California--San Fernando Valley Trees--California--San Fernando Valley Debris--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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