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Photograph caption dated November 28, 1957 reads, "Santa Claus steps from helicopter and is greeted by Valley youngsters at Rathbuns department store in North Hollywood. After passing out gifts to children he proceeded to his post in Rathbuns where he will review gift lists with good little boys and girls until Christmas eve."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus Rathbun's (Department Store) Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Department stores--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Helicopters--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Costumes North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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