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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 12, 1960 reads, "Route 6 postman John H. Houssels, 6432 Jamieson Ave., Reseda, who delivers mail in his own neighborhood, receives a Christmas present from his neighbors. The neighbors, including Mrs. Les Knowles, 6442 Zelzah Ave., foreground, make the presentation in front of the Murray McLean residence, 6446 Zelzah. This is the third time the neighborhood has joined together to give a holiday gift to its mailman."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States Postal Service United States Postal Service--Officials and employees Neighbors--California--Los Angeles Letter carriers--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Christmas--California--Los Angeles Postal service--California--Los Angeles--Employees Dwellings--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Zelzah Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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