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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 27, 1961 reads, "Twenty-five girl scouts from the Valley will board ocean minesweepers of the Pacific Mine Force in Long Beach today to pack more than two tons of clothing they have collected. The clothing will be delivered to needy families in the Far East by men of the Pacific Mine Division 91. Helping sort clothing are, left to right, Linda Wilson, 14, 6341 Allott Ave., Van Nuys; Pat Ehlers, 14, 4543 Sunnyslope Ave., Sherman Oaks; Donna Barthol, 13, 4936 Greenbush Ave., Sherman Oaks, and Pam Becker, 14, 4900 Worster Ave., Sherman Oaks."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Girl Scouts of the United States of America Associations, institutions, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Teenage girls--California--San Fernando Valley Clothing and dress--California--San Fernando Valley Gifts--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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