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Original photograph has a tear in the middle of the picture. Photograph caption dated March 13, 1959 reads "Leon Ledford and his family are well-clothed and have new home after their Sun Valley house and all their belongings were burned in New Year's night fire. Red Cross helped family. From left are Lonnie, 4; Linda Lee, 6; Ledford; family dog, Tramp; Mrs. Marie Ledford, and son, Bud, 2."
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