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Sherman, Tom Photographs

Collection Number: D-775

Over 300 photographs taken by Tom Sherman, an electrical lineman documenting a project to lay power lines from Southern California into Oregon.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1946 - 1958

Extent

1 linear foot

Subject

California History

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