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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Original photograph has writing across the front. Photograph caption reads "Helping to dispel recession fears and bring back positive thinking attitude among consumers, Ken Barnett Buick in Burbank, gives five silver dollars to each of his employes (sic) with the request that they spend the money on something they wouldn't ordinarily buy. Loretta Green is the happy recipient here. Affair is part of current 'You Auto Buy Now' campaign."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Buick Motor Company--Employees Ken Barnett Buick (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Employees Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobile dealers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobile industry and trade--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Buick automobile Uniforms--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobiles--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Signs and signboards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Gestures Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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