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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 7, 1960 reads "Scoutmaster Don Ellison (right, background), oversees collection of debris on Reseda streets by the community's Explorer, Cub and Boy Scouts. While Reseda slept Saturday, the Scouts launched their cleanup and beautification campaign at 7 a.m. After collecting trash from the streets, the boys distributed 30,000 litter bags to residents. Reseda Chamber of Commerce, one of five sponsoring organizations, supplied a truck for the campaign."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Boy Scouts of America Scout leaders--California--Los Angeles Boy Scouts--California--Los Angeles Cub Scouts--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Clubs--California--Los Angeles Litter (Trash)--California--Los Angeles Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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