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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 1, 1955 reads, "John Dole, 27, left, of Los Angeles uses elephant to demostrate his mastery of animals as he applies for job as domestic animal trainer at Griffith Park Zoo. Checking on his prowess are George Emerson, MGM animal trainer, and Dr. George Pournelle, right, curator of mammals at San Diego Zoo. Civil Service Board will announce name of successful applicant at later date."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Animal trainers--California--Los Angeles Zoos--California--Los Angeles Zoo animals--California--Los Angeles Elephants--California--Los Angeles Captive wild animals--California--Los Angeles Animal housing--California--Los Angeles Fences--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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