Radio plays major role in Valley civil defense work
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Chase, Harry
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 19, 1956 reads "Serves as Valley ears. Cyril Friedheim, operator of official relay station for Valley Civil Defense Zone, stands ready to keep communications open in case of natural or enemy-inspired disaster. Friedheim is one of scores of amateur radio operators who donate their time so that Valley area will be prepared if need ever arises. All of Friedheim's equipment is his own and made available free to Office of Civil Defense."; See images #00136250 through #00136256 for all photos in this series.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Valley Radio operators--California--San Fernando Valley Civil defense readiness--California--San Fernando Valley Civil defense drills--California--San Fernando Valley Emergency drills--California--San Fernando Valley Simulation methods--California--San Fernando Valley Radio--California--San Fernando Valley--Receivers and reception Emergency communication systems--California--San Fernando Valley Microphones Globes--California--San Fernando Valley Telephone--California--San Fernando Valley Desks--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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