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Photograph caption dated December 31, 1959 reads "Herbert W. Smith, who played Santa Claus for nearly 5,500 kids at his front lawn Christmas display, accepts sweepstakes trophy for winning Christmas home decorating contest for second time from Harold Nelson Jr., vice president of North Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce. With them is Mrs. Smith."
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North Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Couples--California--Los Angeles Award winners--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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