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The photograph was printed in reverse for publication. Photograph caption dated September 10, 1956 reads "Martin Pollard, right, president of board of Valley Presbyterian Hospital, presents special plaque to W. P. Whitsett as Mrs. Whitsett holds shovel used in ground-breaking ceremony. Mounted on plaque is seven-inch replica of shovel."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Whitsett, William Paul,--1875-1965 Valley Presbyterian Hospital (Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Calif.) Civic leaders--California--San Fernando Valley Real estate developers--California--San Fernando Valley Businessmen--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Awards--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Shovels--California--San Fernando Valley Plaques, plaquettes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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