2000.2.71

A posed group of 12 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. A glass door, window, and transom are at upper left. This is virtually the same scene as in 2000.2.70 except for the presence of two more workers and the absence of the calendar. 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