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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Kay Bogendorfer Orner was born in 1909. She was president of the Los Angeles Civil Service Commission from 1953-1960, and the first female postmaster in Van Nuys, serving from 1960-1972. She died in 1991. Photograph caption dated September 14, 1962 reads "Relaxing a little before the 'holiday mail rush' is Kay Bogendorfer, postmistress of Van Nuys. Kay and her husband, Paul, sailed for the Mediterranean last week aboard American Export Lines' luxury liner S. S. Constitution." Mrs. Bogendorfer is pictured with an unidentifed man, possibly her husband.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Borgendorfer, Kay,--1909-1991 United States Postal Service--Officials and employees Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Postmasters--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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