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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 29, 1964 reads "Emergency power is supplied by a special generator system in the civil defense headquarters. Watson keeps a continual check on the emergency equipment for operational effectiveness." Pictured is Burbank Civil Defense Director Benjamin Watson.; See images #00121158 through #00121162 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Watson, Benjamin Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.).--Civil Defense Office--Employees Civil defense readiness--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Electric generators--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Survival and emergency equipment Emergency management--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Interiors--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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