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Photograph caption dated October 27, 1960 reads, "Jackie Robinson, former Brooklyn Dodger star, appeared in the Valley Monday on behalf of GOP Presidential candidate, Richard Nixon. Robinson spoke at home of Mrs. Carl McCraven, left, 11560 Fellows Ave., Pacoima. Rep. Edgar Hiestand, right, (R-21st Dist.) was on hand. Robinson declined to endorse local candidates."
Robinson, Jackie,--1919-1972 Hiestand, Edgar W.,--1888-1970 Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) Political participation Political campaigns Legislators--United States Baseball players Dwellings Women Men Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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