This image was originally part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. Shown in this image is an older man wearing shirt and tie, working at his office desk, which is covered with paperwork. A black rotary dial telephone sits at his left. This gentleman is the donor's husband, Walter L. Riter, seated at his desk at the Long Beach Post Office on Long Beach Boulevard. He was the Supervisor of Mail Carriers. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 7" x 7" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Postal, service, occupations, fashion.
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