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Photograph caption dated October 22, 1954 reads, "Highlight of rally proceedings was national award to Pomona Police Chief Ralph Parker, main speaker, left, by National Hot Rod Association President Wally Parks, 'in consideration of his outstanding contribution to the recognition and advancement of organized hot rod activities.' Also represented at gathering were Southern California Timing Association, Glendale Timing Association and Burbank Timing Association."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Olive Recreation Center (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) National Hot Rod Association--Presidents Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Police chiefs--California--Pomona Awards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Award winners--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Plaques, plaquettes--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Handshaking--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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