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Photograph caption dated February 9, 1954 reads, "Valley playground preview - Ken Cooper, right, the director of Studio City's new municipal playground, at Moorpark and Beeman streets, greets two of his 'customers,' who get a preview of dedication program set for Thursday. The youngsters are Darr and Dana Hawthorne, sons of radio and TV comedian Hawthorne, who is honorary mayor of Studio City. Hizzoner, shown here with his children, will participate in the dedication program."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Hawthorne, Jim Studio City Recreation Center Men--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Television actors and actresses--United States Disc jockeys--United States Recreation centers--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Handshaking--California--Los Angeles Basketballs--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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