2000.2.70

A posed group of 10 men and women standing behind two desks placed end to end. On the desk closest to the camera is a cradle type telephone; on the other desks are file trays, a card index tray, and a pen and pencil set. At the upper right there is a Northern Pacific 1952 calendar high on the wall. A glass door, window, and transom are at upper left. A note in the folder reads "August 13, 1970 Mrs. Abounonrad asked me to send this negative I found among the many pictures my husband, Walter H. Meyer, took over his 40 years of service with your city. It looks quite ancient--at least by the autos parked in front. Use it if you can; will send any others I find as I go thru the assortment. Sincerely, Marie Meyer. P.S. I found some more since I wrote this note!" [Note: The negative referred to is not in this folder. JM 6/2000]

Used: City of Oakland