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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 25, 1950 reads, "Still in use - A four foot straight edge rule more than 65 years old used by founders of City of San Fernando is still being used in city engineers office today. Frank Majewski, assistant engineer, compares modern three foot rule with old straight edge with Harry Waite, city engineer."; See images #00131934 through #00131936 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;13 x 10 cm. Photographic prints
Engineering--California--San Fernando--Equipment and supplies Municipal officials and employees--California--San Fernando Civil engineers--United States Engineers--United States Rulers (Instruments)--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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