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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Original photograph has several stains. Photograph caption dated May 23, 1957 reads "Breaking ground for new Red Cross headquarters at 14719 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, are, from left, Kersey Kinsey, builder; Mrs. R. B. Dugan, chairman of Gray Ladies Valley chapter of Red Cross; Martin Pollard, chairman, board of directors, Valley branch of Red Cross, and John W. Luhring, member of Los Angeles Red Cross board of directors."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Pollard, Martin American Red Cross Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Contractors--California--Los Angeles Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Shovels--California--Los Angeles Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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