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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 28, 1958 reads, "Mrs. Lawrence Volk of North Hollywood and her son, Billy, 4, light candle of thanksgiving at St. Charles Church in North Hollywood, after learning of election of Pope John XXIII as Holy Father of Roman Catholic Church. They were among thousands who offered private prayers today. Special masses are scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday."; See images #00124750 through #00124751 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Votive offerings--California--Los Angeles Candles Mothers and sons--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Catholic churches--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Church buildings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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