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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 23, 1950 reads, "William J. Wilson, 60, sits atop three and one-half ton roller he calls 'Baby' and reflects on 40 years of work doing pavement jobs. Latest task Wilson and 'Baby' completed is in Chatsworth."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Road construction workers--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Road machinery operators--California--San Fernando Valley Road machinery--California--San Fernando Valley Road rollers--California--San Fernando Valley Trees--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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