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Photograph caption dated July 29, 1957 reads, "Collector files rare record - John Copple, now a shop owner, puts away early disc which is just one in his 50,000 record collection. Former painting and papering contractor in Van Nuys, he is doing what he likes most: buying, selling, trading and talking about his hobby." See image 00154820 for additional photo in this series.
Edison Gem phonograph Phonograph turntables Phonographs Collectors and collecting Collectibles Records Men Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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