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Photograph caption dated November 14, 1959, reads, "Two boys edged their way through police lines at Valley's May Company to join store manager Norman Caldwell, third form left, in greeting Santa Claus when he landed by helicopter. Waiting their turn to shake hands with Santa are Michael Grandstaff, 5409 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. Explorer Scouts are, from left, Bill Stutz, 16, North Hollywood; Carl Wegrich, 16, Sun Valley; Joe Sonner, 16, Sherman Oaks; Bill Lindenberg, 15, North Hollywood, and Cliff Spingler, 17, North Hollywood, joined International Foresters Robin Hood band in escorting Santa to May Co. toy department."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus Caldwell, Norman May Company California May Company California--Employees Valley Plaza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Boy Scouts of America Men--California--Los Angeles Young men--California--Los Angeles Boy Scouts--California--Los Angeles Clubs--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Parking lots--California--Los Angeles Handshaking--California--Los Angeles Department store Santas--California--Los Angeles Costumes Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Badges--California--Los Angeles Medals--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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