Motorcycle fleet, Paul G. Hoffman Company, Los Angeles. 1939

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  Los Angeles motorcycle cop. 1938

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  Motorcycle race on Economy gas. 1930

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  Kids making movies, View Park, Los Angeles. 1928

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  Kids making movies, View Park, Los Angeles. 1928

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  Motorcycle cop, City Terrace, Los Angeles County. 1927

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  Train departure, Los Angeles. 1926

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