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Photograph caption dated June 24, 1964 reads, "Doll maker - Mrs. Anna Grancell of Reseda, left, honorary president of the California Home for the Aged, presents diploma to Lena Feingold, 78, for work in class at the home." Note: Fifty "students" of the California Home for the Aged, averaging in age at 80, received diplomas for having completed their prescribed work in courses that ranged in scope from English and Citizenship to Ceramics, Jewelry, Dollmaking, Weaving, painting and Collage.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Jewish Home for the Aging of Los Angeles Older people--Housing--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Nursing homes--California--Los Angeles Older people--California--Los Angeles Group homes for older people--California--Los Angeles Diplomas--California--Los Angeles Microphones Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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