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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 3, 1960 reads, "Customer and employes [sic] at Salvation Army's thrift store, 6059 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, were surprised by visit from famous film star Gloria Swanson who paused for visit and to make donation of surplus articles. She was greeted by Brigadier Eldin K. Tobin, officer in charge of store. Salvation Army's rehabilitation work has interested Miss Swanson for years."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Swanson, Gloria,--1897-1983 Salvation Army Thrift shops--California--Los Angeles Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Charities--California--Los Angeles Clocks and watches--California--Los Angeles Secondhand trade--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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