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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 24, 1959 reads, "Residents of Nazareth House in Van Nuys visited Valley Ford showrooms at 811 S. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, for annual Christmas party hosted by Dave Grubbs, owner, and Bob Hiam, general manager. Employe Andy Rice donned greasepaint and freakish clothes to lead boys in singing and in jaunt through offices of firm. Festivities ended at decorated tree where presents were given to each boy. Later according to Grubbs 300 pound of fruitcake was to be served."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Valley Ford (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Automobile dealers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Interiors--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Christmas--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Parties--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Boys--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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