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Photograph caption dated May 3, 1956 reads "Fred V. Murphy, third from left, brandishes muscle for sports personalities who have formed committee to support him as Democratic Assembly candidate in 42nd District. From left are Gwynn (sic) 'Big Boy' Williams, actor and former Texas football star; Jimmie McLarnin, former world welterweight boxing champion; Murphy and Mushy Callahan, prominent referee."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Murphy, Fred V Williams, Big Boy,--1900-1962 McLarnin, Jimmy,--1907-2004 Callahan, Mushy Democratic Party (U.S.) Men--California--Los Angeles Politicians--California--Los Angeles Political candidates--California--Los Angeles Actors--United States Boxers (Sports)--California--Los Angeles Referees--California--Los Angeles Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles Gestures North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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