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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 23, 1959 reads "Members of Girls' League committee at North Hollywood High arrange presents for needy children under school's Christmas tree. Project, sponsored by Girls' and Boys' leagues, permitted each homeroom to 'adopt' several children who otherwise would have no gifts for Christmas. From left, are Frances Gandy, Suzanne Murphy and Judi Begmann. County welfare officers will distribute presents to selected families."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
North Hollywood High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Young women--California--Los Angeles High school students--California--Los Angeles High schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Gifts--California--Los Angeles Christmas trees--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Stuffed animals (Toys)--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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