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Photograph caption dated November 2, 1956 reads "Santa Claus brings official touch to opening of Valley Christmas clearing bureau at Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan St. Donors may register names of needy whom city social service department will check. With Santa are, from left, Mrs. Marth Widener, Valley director; Councilman Everett Burkhalter and Mrs. Evelyn Spaulding, general manager of city social service department."
Burkhalter, Everett G.--(Everett Glen), 1897-1975 Santa Claus Los Angeles (Calif.)--Social Service Commission--Officials and employees Valley Municipal Building City council members--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Men--Californa--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Costumes Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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