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Photograph caption dated January 3, 1957 reads, "Junior scientists - Dr. Clarence H. Cleminshaw, above, assistant director of Griffith Park Observatory, shows workings of twin refractor telescopes - nine and 12-inch - to Donnetta Webb, 11, and Donald Gowanlock, 10, of Fullbright class. Below, Bob Bowman, 11, takes Brownie snapshot of meteor chunk, one of many exhibits which fascinated youngsters." See images 00147029 through 00147035 for all photos in this series.
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