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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 23, 1950 reads, "Rev. Geoffrey W. Royall (circle), minister of North Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, is shown standing on his head on the roof of his church in full view of more than 500 people. He told group 10 weeks ago he would do the stunt if Sunday School attendance reached 300. It did and he did. Inset is closeup view of Rev. Royall on the roof with Roy Humble, Sunday school superintendent."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;16 x 23 cm. Photographic prints
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