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Photograph shows three men identified as Eddie Rogers, Eldon Pearcy and Fred L. Matthews, picketing at the Edison plant as they hold placards that read, 'Gas Co. profits up $6,000,000 - Our take home pay less', 'Gas Co. refuses to meet employes [sic] on wage increase', and 'You can help - Call Mr. Banks Mi.-0171 810 S. Flower St. L.A.'". Photograph dated November 11, 1950.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;13 x 15 cm. Photographic prints
Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Protest movements--California--Los Angeles Labor disputes--California--Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Picketing--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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