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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 3, 1954 reads "They have it on film too. In Burbank, Mrs. Martha Todt, reference librarian, operates movie film rewinding apparatus under gaze of Librarian Perry. Some libraries check out motion pictures just like books. In color, the 16 mm. sound film may be borrowed on short loan by groups and individuals who have projectors ."; See images #00131235 through #00131242 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Burbank Public Library (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Burbank Public Library (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Officials and employees Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Librarians--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Library employees--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women library employees--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Libraries--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Audio-visual materials--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Motion picture film Desks--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Chairs--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Interiors--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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