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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 23, 1958 reads, "Old timer instructs youngsters - Edward H. Gruel, 68, of Newhall, advises Kay Michaud, 10, on separating gold flakes from sand. 'Prospectors of tomorrow' Mike Stringer, 12, and Kris Buck, 10, from left, are eager for lesson. Activity is in preparation for third annual mock gold-panning contest at 2 p.m. Sunday at Placerita Park, three miles east of Newhall, off U.S. Highway Six. Gold was discovered in Placerita Canyon stream in 1842."; The "ASSAYER" office appears to be the Frank E. Walker Cabin built in 1920 at Placerita Canyon State Park.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Gold--California--Los Angeles County--History Children--California--Los Angeles County Men--California--Los Angeles County Gold panning--California--Los Angeles County Placerita Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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