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Photograph caption dated February 20, 1961 reads "Dianne Jordan, 11, of Granada Hills, isn't afraid of big ape." The article partially reads "King Kong, alias Mighty Joe Young, alias the big ape, is working for Jordan Pools at 14445 Sherman Way." The swimming pool company is located in Van Nuys.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Jordan Pools (Los Angeles, Calif.) Girls--California--Los Angeles King Kong (Fictitious character) Statues--California--Los Angeles Gestures Swimming pool industry--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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