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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 5, 1953 reads, "Bob Foitle, service manager for Victory Auto Service, Van Nuys, watches George Gardiner adjust headlight with new machine, while Leo Gainey looks on. Official headlight testing station at Victory Auto, 14412 Victory Blvd., makes use of latest equipment in the new department."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Automobile repair shops--California--Los Angeles Automobile mechanics--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--Lighting--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--Maintenance and repair Automobiles--Safety measures Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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