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Photograph was edited for publication purposes William Holden was born on April 17, 1918. He was an American actor, one of the biggest box office draws during his 43 year career. He died on November 12, 1981. Photograph caption dated April 16, 1956 reads "Under studio cameras, actor Bill Holden, right, interviews George Hjelte, general manager of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department." The groundbreaking of the San Fernando Valley Youth Center was broadcast from KRCA television studios in Hollywood.; See images #00124693 through #00124695 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Holden, William,--1918-1981 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Recreation and Parks--Officials and employees KRCA (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Television stations--California--Los Angeles Camera operators--California--Los Angeles Television cameras Lighting--California--Los Angeles Posters--California--Los Angeles Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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