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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated August 19, 1957 reads, "[Clay] Claycamp, right, owner of Speedway Quarter Midget racer manufacturing, 11111 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, explains to Jimmy Rickman, 7, of 8034 Morse Ave., North Hollywood, how frame is constructed as first step in building miniature racing cars for youngsters 4-16 years of age while Al Mills welds in background. Cars sell for $395. Jimmy, six-month veteran of racing wars, and little sister Wendy, 6, left, who intently studies treads of tiny car's tires, have decided to buy new cars. Claycamp, 39, took youngsters on complete tour of plant. Children's parents are Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Rickman." See images 0082871 and 00154482 through 00154484 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Speedway Quarter Midget Racer Manufacturing Automobiles, Racing--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--Design and construction Manufacturing industries--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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