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Photograph caption dated May 24, 1956 reads, "First poppy in Reseda honoring war dead is worn by Harold Minton, chamber of commerce president. Distributing poppies is Mrs. Chester Horsford, American Legion Auxiliary 308, Reseda. Memorial poppies are made by hospitalized veterans and will be available to public tomorrow and Saturday."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
American Legion.--Post 308 (Los Angeles, Calif.) American Legion.--Auxiliary American Legion of California Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Fund raisers (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Fund raising--California--Los Angeles Poppies--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Hats--California--Los Angeles Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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