Jim Talmadge stands beside a "Topanga" surfboard at Malibu

Jim Talmadge stands beside a "Topanga" surfboard at Malibu

Surfer Jim Talmadge at Malibu's Surfrider Beach stands beside a redwood surfboard that has the word "Topanga" written on it. Jim was the son of actor Buster Keaton. The board probably belonged to Dave Sykes.

September 1942

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