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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 21, 1960 reads, "Mrs. Thomas Rollo, secretary at General Motors plant on Van Nuys boulevard, pauses on her way to work. Company lists its address as Van Nuys, but land it occupies is claimed by the community of Panorama City. Many other large concerns have headquarters in Van Nuys." Van Nuys is nearing its 50-year anniversary and is being celebrated as one of the most beautiful and productive cities in the Valley.; See images #00118139 through #00118141 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
General Motors Corporation.--Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation.--Chevrolet Motor Division--Employees Women--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Automobile factories--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Commercial buildings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Neon signs--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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