Radio plays major role in Valley civil defense work
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Chase, Harry
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends.
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 19, 1956 reads "Clandestine radio or SOS. This could be hidden enemy agent sending vital defense information or disaster victim broadcasting frantic call for help. Fortunately it's neither one but rather ham radio operator Ed Wright operating hidden transmitter while other Valley amateurs engaged in Civil Defense try to locate him. Trick is to see how long it takes amateurs with mobile equipment to get fix and find hidden station."; See images #00136250 through #00136256 for all photos in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Valley Radio operators--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 Radio--California--San Fernando Valley--Receivers and reception Emergency communication systems--California--San Fernando Valley Automobiles--California--San Fernando Valley Steering wheels San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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