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Photograph caption dated September 6, 1954 reads, "George R. Bones with dolly loaded with Little Rock Pears, deserted Los Angeles 35 years ago to engage in the fruit business. Judy Ellen, granddaughter, stands beside him. His packing plant on the main road between Victorville and Little Rock opens at daylight. Left is James Gustafson, customer and, right, is Jack Bones, associated with his father in the business."; See images #00116664 through #00116667 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Antelope Valley Businessmen--California--Antelope Valley Girls--California--Antelope Valley Fathers and sons--California--Antelope Valley Fathers and daughters--California--Antelope Valley Grandfathers--California--Antelope Valley Families--California--Antelope Valley Family-owned business enterprises--California--Antelope Valley Produce stands--California--Antelope Valley Pear industry--California--Antelope Valley Fruit trade--California--Antelope Valley Pears--California--Antelope Valley Fruit--California--Antelope Valley Crates--California--Antelope Valley Cowboy hats Little Rock (Calif.) Antelope Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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