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Jonas Staley Holding Shovel
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Jonas Staley, 1510 Jenifer Street, a 73-year-old man who enjoyed working outdoors in hot weather. He is shown putting in a sewer at 4226 Beverly Road.
August 5, 1947
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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