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Photograph caption dated July 31, 1961 reads, "At 'Fete des Artistes' of Hilltoppers of the Assistance League, the gardens surrounding the Robert Dwyer home in Toluca Lake were transformed into a Parisian art colony. Would-be artists were furnished with easels, paints and brushes to see if they could become another Manet. Mrs. Paul Ryckoff, social chairman, was assisted in planning event by committee members."; See images #00116142 through #00116147 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;15 x 14 cm. on board 15 x 14 cm. Photographic prints
Assistance League of Southern California Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Artists--California--Los Angeles Painting--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Paintings Toluca Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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