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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 21, 1959 reads, "North Hollywood assistant chief operator Mrs. Dorothy Litts, left, stands by to help Pacific Telephone Co. operators Pat Kacivek and Yvonne Daulton when Christmas Eve and Day long distance calls swamp switchboards. Company estimates more than 500,000 Southern Californians will send long distance greetings during that period, multiplying normal 24-hour period five times. Company suggests that callers avoid disappointing delays by calling either before or after Christmas, calling by number or using direct dialing if service is available. New Year's is second busiest day of year, Mother's Day third."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company--Employees Long distance telephone service--California--Los Angeles Telephone operators--California--Los Angeles Telephone companies--California--Los Angeles--Employees Telephone companies--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Telephone switchboards North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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