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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 7, 1959 reads, "Wally Branch of Toluca Lake serves steamed clams to guests Mrs. Walter Luer Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Van de Kamp Jr., from left, at a New England clambake prepared at the poolside. Mr. Branch is co-owner of the Oyster House restaurant."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles Outdoor cooking--California--Los Angeles Clambakes--California--Los Angeles Cooking (Lobsters)--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Toluca Lake (Los Angeles) Backyards--California--Toluca Lake (Los Angeles) Toluca Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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