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Photograph caption dated July 16, 1956 reads "Argus Kelley, 22, X-ray technician, attaches negative holder to welded seam of pipe to search for hidden defects in 2 1/2-ton section before it is lowered into trench. Because of its 96-inch diameter, pipe must be X-rayed in three sections. It is being laid by Southern California Gas Co."; See images #00129411 through #00129412 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Southern California Gas Company Southern California Gas Company--Employees Men--California--San Fernando Valley Radiologic technologists--California--San Fernando Valley Public works--California--San Fernando Valley Natural gas pipelines--California--San Fernando Valley Gas-pipes--California--San Fernando Valley Piping--California--San Fernando Valley Pipe X-rays--Equipment and supplies Radiography, Industrial--California--San Fernando Valley Trenches--California--San Fernando Valley Trees--California--San Fernando Valley Mountains--California, Southern San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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