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Photograph caption dated February 28, 1956 reads, "Valley hero to receive medal - National award for outstanding bravery in rescuing three persons from drowning will be presented Willard Q. Newell of Tarzana by Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. Here Newell and his sister, Mrs. Virginia Jones of Chatsworth, read letter from Washington, D.C., informing him of award."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Award winners--California--Los Angeles Lifesaving--California--Los Angeles Rescues--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Tarzana (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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