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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated September 13, 1956 partially reads, "Lovely Miss Anita Gordon, honorary mayor of Valley Plaza will officiate at the cutting of May Company Valley's first birthday cake Monday at 11 a.m. Marking the first anniversary of the Valley's largest branch department store, the birthday celebration includes coffee and birthday cake served in the spacious parking area at Laurel Canyon and Oxnard boulevards from 11 to 4 p.m., as well as a spectacular network of prizes and special events planned for Valley shoppers."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Gordon, Anita--(Singer) May Company California May Company California--Anniversaries, etc Valley Plaza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Celebrations--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Radio personalities--United States Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Department stores--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Shopping centers--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Public speaking--California--Los Angeles Microphones North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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