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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys at Christmas to needy children. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. It began as a local charitable effort in Los Angeles. The initial effort was so successful that Toys for Tots launched a national campaign in 1948. Photograph caption dated December 14, 1953 reads "Annual Marine Corps Reserve 'Toys for Tots' Christmas drive will get all steamed up when this replica of Union Pacific train rolls through Valley streets Monday to remind one and all of the campaign to collect toys for underprivileged youngsters. Just take a toy to the nearest theater, or main direct to 'Toys for Tots,' Marine Corps Reserve, Los Angeles, 51."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Marine Corps Reserve Men--California--San Fernando Valley Soldiers--United States Armed Forces--Reserves Military uniforms Railroad trains--California--San Fernando Valley Railroads, Miniature--California--San Fernando Valley Automobiles--California--San Fernando Valley Electric lines--Poles and towers Telephone lines--California--San Fernando Valley Streets--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Gestures San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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