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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 26, 1953 reads, "They come from near and far to get the sweet water that flows from wells in San Fernando. Here Ora Larson loads up at Well No. 2 while Ray Walker, San Fernando water superintendent watches. Well gives about 10,000 gallons a month of water tested at 99.78 percent pure."; See images #00116675 through #00116677 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando (Calif.).--Department of Public Works San Fernando (Calif.).--Department of Public Works--Officials and employees Men--California--San Fernando Wells--California--San Fernando Well water--California--San Fernando Tanks--California--San Fernando Faucets--California--San Fernando Pitchers--California--San Fernando Dogs--California--San Fernando Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Wagons--California--San Fernando Trees--California--San Fernando Water pumps--California--San Fernando Hydraulic facilities--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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