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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 2, 1960 reads, "Bags of entries in the Cedric Adams' Census Contest are delivered to North Hollywood branch of the Bank of America pending completion of official count in fall. Left to right; Donald W. Klingel, representing Valley Times; R. R. Wolford, bank assistant cashier and operations officer; and Robt. P. Carson, bank branch manager." The article partially reads, "Daily during the six days of the contest Cedric asked readers to predict the official 1960 census population figures for specific areas within San Fernando Valley. Cash prizes totaling $150 will be presented to those who most accurately predict the figures for each area."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Valley Times (Firm) Valley Times (Firm)--Employees Bank of America Bank of America--Employees Contests--California--Los Angeles Census Banks and banking--California--Los Angeles Bank employees--California--Los Angeles Newspaper employees--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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