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Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated August 20, 1959 reads, "Donates 35 Pints of Blood. Manuel Mares, 42, of 15718 Larkspur St., San Fernando, receives four-gallon donor pin from Mrs. Harold C. Hinig, staff aid for blood bank, as he donates 35th pint of blood since 1952 when blood transfusions helped save his wife's life. Bottles on table equal Mares' donations."
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1 photographic print :b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Blood donors--California--Los Angeles Blood donations--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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