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Photograph caption dated May 4, 1950 reads "Wilder Johnson, paraplegic, in den of remodeled Pacoima home, displays war tank and guns he carved since recovering from battle wounds. A 250-year-old Japanese dueling sword is gift from his father."; See images #00135644 through #00135645 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Paraplegics--California--Los Angeles People with disabilities--California--Los Angeles Disabled veterans--California--Los Angeles World War, 1939-1945--Veterans Veterans--United States Wood-carvers--California--Los Angeles Wood-carving--California--Los Angeles Swords--California--Los Angeles Miniature objects--California--Los Angeles Medals--California--Los Angeles Grenades--California--Los Angeles Helmets--California--Los Angeles Wall hangings--California--Los Angeles Wallpaper--California--Los Angeles Handicraft--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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