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Photograph caption dated March 23, 1959 reads "Ben F. 'Pop' Jones, 86, is all smiles as he holds Ricky Curtis, 9, on his lap during retiring ceremonies at Edison School in Burbank. Mrs. G. Robert Simpson presents him with plaque for his 12 years of service as crossing guard at corner of Buena Vista and Chandler boulevard. Giant card was signed by all children that Simpson saw safely to and from school each day."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Thomas A. Edison Grade School (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.).--Students Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Boys--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Older people--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) School crossing guards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Elementary schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Plaques, plaquettes--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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