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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 7, 1962 reads "Robert L. Kitchin, vice president of Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association and manager of Studio City branch, lights giant firecracker to signal opening of new Sherman Oaks branch of Glendale Federal at 13715 Riverside Dr. Anticipating the big 'bang' are Joe Chae, Sherman Oaks civic leader; J. E. Hoeft, Glendale Federal founder and president; Leroy Samuels, Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce and Greater Ventura Boulevard Chambers of Commerce president, and Mrs. E. J. Turner, Sherman Oaks Chamber executive. Celebration took place during official opening of office."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Glendale Federal (Firm) Glendale Federal (Firm)--Presidents Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Presidents Greater Ventura Boulevard Chambers of Commerce--Presidents Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Bank directors--California--Los Angeles Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Banks and banking--California--Los Angeles Branch banks--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Bank buildings--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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