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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 22, 1962 reads, "Rajah and Bella, cheetahs belonging to North Hollywood businessman Mishel S. Green, left, try out their new home at Griffith Park Zoo. Green donated the two 7-year-olds, valued at $2,500 each, who have been living at his Valley home. Welcoming the leopard-sized cats is Dr. Westley A. Young, zoo supervisor."; See images #00116090 through #00116091 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Zoos--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Zoo animals--California--Los Angeles Animal cages--California--Los Angeles Cheetahs Captive wild animals--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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