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Photograph caption dated January 29, 1959 reads, "Employes [sic] at Von's Market in Sherman Oaks rush to stock shelves as they get back to work with reopening of market after 28-day contract dispute between Retail Clerks Union and Food Employers Council. There were 1,000 food markets closed in Los Angeles area. Above, Manager Henry Eastwood, left foreground, talks with Clerk Evan Hughes. At back is Bill McMillen, another clerk."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Supermarkets--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Grocery stores--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Food industry and trade--California--Los Angeles General strikes--California--Los Angeles Merchants--California--Los Angeles Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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