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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 5, 1948 reads, "Weary volunteer fire fighters, students of the Valley's Pierce College of Agriculture, snatch a short rest as they battled flames from early afternoon until late evening. The group, backed by one tank wagon, was credited with saving six homes from destruction. Back row (left to right) are George Burge, Art Bacu, Bill Pinder, Sandy Paulson; seated, Bill Smith, Jack Newton."; See images #00114942 through #00114945 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Pierce College--Students Fires--California--Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) Volunteer fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Shovels--California--Los Angeles Community college students--California--Los Angeles Woodland Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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