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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated October 22, 1959 reads, "Romaine Fielding, Valley gun collector, stands in front of gun case holding rifles and rare Colt Dragoon revolvers. Frontier revolver in his left hand is a specially engraved presentation piece he had made for Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Gun was given to Khrushchev on his recent visit to the United States. Fielding has been collecting guns two years. His collection is noted for its fine Colts."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Firearms--California--San Fernando Valley Firearms--Collectors and collecting--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Colt revolver Colt firearms San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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