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Postmaster H.B.R. Briggs at telescope of Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, Calif. [graphic].
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Title:

Postmaster H.B.R. Briggs at telescope of Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, Calif

Creator/Contributor:

Skinner Photo Arts (Los Angeles, Calif.), creator

Abstract:

Photographs depict Los Angeles Postmaster H.B.R. Briggs and others at telescope of Griffith Observatory, participating in ceremonial sighting of the star Betelgeuse. Others present include representatives of the observatory, of Western Union Telegraph, of Pan American Airways, and of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

Date:

1935 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Briggs, H.B.R -- Photographs
Griffith Observatory -- Photographs
Postmasters -- California -- Los Angeles -- Photographs
Telescopes -- California -- Photographs

Note:

Photographer's name printed in lower right margins and stamped on versos of both prints.
Accompanied by text slug and clipping describing scene.
UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE: Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

graphic
photoprint
2 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.

Language:

English

Identifier:

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE: Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.

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