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Photograph caption dated February 23, 1957 reads, "Chuck Washburn, tow truck operator, checks over personal possessions of Hungarian refugees who were injured in traffic collision in front of 11333 Sepulveda Blvd., San Fernando. Charles Algover, 45, of Sacramento, and his family, who fled Hungary seven years ago, were driving to Los Angeles to find jobs for two refugees just arrived in U.S. Algover was seriously injured."
Traffic accident victims--California--San Fernando Traffic accidents--California--San Fernando Automobiles--California--San Fernando Streets--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Boys--California--San Fernando Refugees--Hungary San Fernando (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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